Transform your vision into reality with a custom home builder who combines architectural expertise, superior craftsmanship, and deep commitment to creating homes you’ll cherish for generations.
There’s a fundamental difference between buying a house and building a home. A house is where you live. A home is where your life unfolds — where your family gathers, where memories are made, where every detail reflects your personality and supports how you want to live.
Custom home builders understand this distinction. They don’t just construct structures — they create personalized spaces designed around your unique lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, and long-term goals.
In St. George, Utah, the opportunity to work with a skilled custom home builder opens doors to possibilities that production homes simply cannot offer. Want a gourmet kitchen designed for how you actually cook? A primary suite that feels like a private retreat? A home office with built-in storage and perfect natural light? An outdoor living space that becomes your favorite room? A custom home builder makes it all possible.
At OPD Construction, we’ve dedicated ourselves to the art and craft of custom home building throughout Southern Utah. We work with homeowners who refuse to compromise on quality, who appreciate thoughtful design, and who want their home to be as unique as they are.
Whether you’re drawn to contemporary desert modern architecture that celebrates St. George’s dramatic landscape, Southwestern territorial designs that honor regional heritage, or transitional styles that blend timeless elegance with modern functionality, our team brings the expertise to make your vision reality.
From helping you select the perfect building site through the final walkthrough of your completed home, we guide you through every decision with transparency, expertise, and genuine care for your satisfaction.
The term “custom home builder” gets used loosely. Some builders offer limited customization within predetermined plans. True custom home builders provide something entirely different:
Production builders offer packages with limited choices. Custom home builders provide access to virtually any material, finish, or fixture you desire — from locally quarried stone and custom millwork to imported tile and designer lighting. Your selections aren't constrained by what the builder has arranged bulk discounts on.
Genuine custom home builders don't limit you to pre-designed floor plans with minor modifications. They start with blank canvas, working with you and your architect to create homes designed specifically for your needs, site, and vision. Every room, every dimension, every architectural element can be exactly as you imagine.
Production builders work only in specific subdivisions where they've secured lots. Custom home builders construct on land you choose — whether that's a golf course lot in Entrada, acreage with red rock views, or a unique hillside property. Your location options are limited only by what's available to purchase.
At OPD Construction, we’ve developed a custom home building philosophy that puts your vision, satisfaction, and long-term enjoyment at the center of everything we do.
Some builders present “semi-custom” options where you select from predetermined packages. That’s not our approach. We adapt to your vision, not the other way around. You tell us how you want to live, what matters most to you, and what aesthetic speaks to your sensibility. We make it happen.
Building a custom home involves hundreds of decisions and significant investment. We provide complete transparency about costs, timelines, processes, and options. Detailed budgets with line-item breakdowns, clear explanations of allowances for finishes you’ll select, honest timelines that account for reality, and straightforward contracts that protect you.
You’ll never wonder where your money is going or what’s happening with your project.
We bring expertise, but this is your home. Some builders impose their aesthetic preferences or push toward solutions that benefit them rather than you. We listen first, provide guidance when asked, present options with honest pros and cons, and respect your decisions.
Whether you want hands-on involvement in every choice or prefer to delegate most decisions to our experienced team, we adapt to your preferred level of engagement.
We don’t cut corners. Ever. Every element of your home receives the attention and craftsmanship it deserves. We hire skilled tradespeople who share our standards, conduct rigorous quality control throughout construction, use materials selected for performance and durability, and stand behind our work completely.
Your custom home represents a significant investment. We treat it with the respect it deserves.
Custom home building follows a logical progression, and we guide you expertly through each phase:
Every custom home begins with understanding your vision. We explore your lifestyle needs, aesthetic preferences, must-have features, budget parameters, and timeline expectations during initial consultations. If you haven't secured land yet, we help evaluate potential sites throughout St. George and Washington County. We assess topography and views, utility access and costs, building restrictions and covenants, soil conditions and site challenges, and neighborhood character and amenities. Our deep local knowledge helps you make informed decisions about where to build.
Working with talented architects (either your selection or our recommendations), we develop designs that bring your vision to life. This collaborative process includes: Conceptual Design: Initial sketches exploring different approaches to your site and requirements, helping you visualize possibilities. Design Development: Refining chosen direction with detailed floor plans, exterior elevations showing architectural character, interior concepts for key spaces, and material palettes that set the aesthetic tone. Construction Documents: Finalized plans with all specifications, engineering details, and construction information. Unlike traditional processes where architects work in isolation, we provide real-time input on costs, constructability, and how choices impact your budget. This prevents designs that exceed budgets or include elements that compromise quality.
Transparency matters. Before construction begins, you receive: Detailed Line-Item Budget: Every cost from site preparation through final landscaping, clearly itemized so you understand where investment goes. Allowance Specifications: Clear amounts allocated for flooring, tile, countertops, cabinetry, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and appliances with guidance on what allowances typically provide. Timeline Projections: Realistic schedule accounting for design, permitting, construction phases, and contingencies for weather or material delays. Comprehensive Contract: Clear agreement outlining scope, payment schedule, change order process, warranty terms, and responsibilities. We answer every question, explain every line item, and ensure you're completely comfortable before proceeding.
We manage all permitting and preparation work: Building Permits: Submitting plans to appropriate building departments (St. George, Ivins, Washington County). Engineering Coordination: Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering as required by jurisdiction. HOA Approvals: Navigating architectural review processes in master-planned communities. Utility Arrangements: Coordinating water, sewer, electricity, gas, and communication connections. Site Preparation: Clearing, grading, establishing access, and preparing for foundation work once permits are secured. Permitting typically requires 4-8 weeks depending on jurisdiction and plan complexity.
We’re not national builders applying generic approaches. We’re Southern Utah custom home building specialists who understand this region intimately. Years building exclusively in Washington County have taught us about expansive soils requiring specific foundation techniques, climate extremes demanding careful material selection, local permitting processes in multiple jurisdictions, and HOA requirements throughout the area.
This regional expertise translates directly to better results, fewer surprises, and homes built right for Southern Utah’s unique environment.
We believe building your custom home should be exciting, not stressful. Our transparent approach includes detailed budgets with no hidden costs, proactive communication throughout construction, accessible project managers who answer questions promptly, and flexible involvement based on your preferences.
You’ll never wonder what’s happening, where money is going, or when you’ll hear from us. Clear communication is non-negotiable.
We maintain exceptional quality standards throughout construction because our reputation depends on your satisfaction. We hire skilled tradespeople who share our commitment to excellence, conduct rigorous quality control at every phase, use premium materials selected for performance and durability, and photograph work behind walls for documentation.
If something doesn’t meet our standards, it gets corrected immediately. No exceptions. No compromises.
Our completed custom homes demonstrate versatility across architectural styles, sizes, and price points. Contemporary desert modern, Southwestern territorial, transitional elegance — we’ve built them all successfully. We provide references from satisfied clients who’ll share honest feedback about their building experience.
Our work speaks for itself, but our clients’ testimonials speak even louder.
Choosing the right custom home builder determines whether building your dream home becomes a rewarding journey or a stressful ordeal. At OPD Construction, we bring proven expertise, transparent processes, and genuine commitment to creating custom homes that exceed expectations.
Whether you’ve been planning for years or you’re just beginning to explore custom home building in St. George, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your vision and show you how our approach delivers exceptional results.
Production builders construct multiple homes simultaneously in specific subdivisions, offering limited customization within predetermined plans. Custom home builders create one-of-a-kind residences designed specifically for each client, building on land you choose with complete design freedom and unlimited material options.
Research builders’ portfolios and completed projects, interview multiple builders and ask detailed questions, check references from recent clients thoroughly, verify licensing and insurance, evaluate communication style and responsiveness, and assess transparency about costs and processes. Trust your instincts about who you’ll enjoy working with for 18+ months.
Custom homes typically cost more per square foot than production homes, but you’re receiving completely personalized design, superior materials and finishes, one-of-a-kind architecture, and location flexibility. The value comparison isn’t apples-to-apples. Many homeowners find custom building delivers better long-term value for their specific needs.
From initial design through completion, expect 18-24 months total. This includes 3-5 months for architectural design and permitting, 12-18 months for construction depending on size and complexity. Custom homes take longer than production homes because nothing is pre-planned or standardized.
Absolutely. We collaborate successfully with outside architects regularly. If you haven’t selected an architect, we can recommend experienced professionals familiar with building in Southern Utah. Either approach works well.
