Build Your Custom Home in West Michigan

Build a home designed for your life — backed by 35+ years of award-winning craftsmanship, value, and true personalization.

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Tired of Cookie-Cutter Layouts?

You deserve a home that’s truly yours, without settling for less or making costly snap decisions. As a leading Custom Home Builder in Grand Rapids, our team excels at building high-quality, fully custom houses that prioritize your best interests by keeping expenses low to give you the best value possible.

Why Choose Us?

Create a House that Feels Like Home

Imagine a home where every inch is thoughtfully designed to complement your daily life. At Buffum Homes, a trusted Custom Home Builder in Grand Rapids, we make this vision a reality by offering fully customizable floor plans and personalized design services. As a family-owned company with deep roots in West Michigan, we treat every project with personal care and dedication. From the initial design to the final touches, our team knows how to make the building process smooth and enjoyable.

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Testimonials

Hear From Happy Homeowners

Michael Gilpin

July 10, 2025

We had the opportunity to build a home just the way we wanted it. We appreciated the opportunity to customize a floor plan and see our dreams come to a reality. To say everything was extremely smooth without any headaches would not be true, but it is custom building and some of that has to be expected. Ryan was fantastic to work with and Jay’s craftsmanship was second to none!

Donna Anders

June 27, 2025

In my 37 years in real estate, I rarely have run onto a builder as personable and kind as Norm Buffum! He truly cares about his clients, and Does his absolute best to build a fabulous home for each and everyone of his people! I thoroughly enjoy working with Norm, and always try to sell his houses whenever I can!

D M

May 11, 2025

Working with Norm and his staff at Buffum Homes was a great experience! They helped us find the perfect home and helped with every detail to make the purchase a success. They were patient, honest and helpful beyond words. You will not regret working with Buffum Homes. They are a business with the highest integrity and will help you find your dream home by going above and beyond what you can even imagine. Thank you Norm and Buffum Homes. You truly are the best!

yannis poulos

April 25, 2025

Our custom home ,built by Buffum , turned out great. The whole process , from the initial drafts , to the selections , to the actual construction was efficient & a lot of fun.Anything I pointed out during the construction & final inspection was fixed promptly & without any arguments. Change requests were handled efficiently & had minor impacts on scheduling. Mostly I enjoyed working with the Buffum people , who were professionals & treated us with respect. Yannis & Beth P.

Nathan Slowik

February 17, 2025

It was a surreal experience

bryce baker

February 13, 2025

Amazing start to finish! Made the whole process so easy and simple.

Ann Huizen

February 13, 2025

Norm and his team are wonderful people both personally and professionally. Quality construction and good eye for details. As a Realtor of many years, I see a lot of homes and meet a lot of builders. I highly recommend Buffum Builders for your dream home.

Austin Rios

February 13, 2025

Buffum Homes is such a pleasure to deal with! They made the process seamless and stress free. Plus! WE LOVE OUR HOME!

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It has been close to six months since we’ve moved in, and we are still in awe of how beautifully crafted our home is. Not a single detail was overlooked.

Destiny L.

The attention to every little detail…just above and beyond! They truly do make you feel like family!

Kristin R.

We marvel at how good the insulation is & how comfortable we are in this large home for every season.

Judy H.

Our Process

Getting Started with Buffum Homes

Building your dream home is a journey we’re honored to share with you. As a Custom Home Builder in Grand Rapids, our process is designed to make this experience seamless, exciting, and rewarding.

Initial Meeting

Let’s get to know each other and understand your vision.

Design & Planning

Create a custom plan tailored to your lifestyle.

Contracts

Finalize your plans and pricing with confidence.

Financing

Choose from flexible options to fund your project.

Pre-Construction

We’ll prepare for building with permits and scheduling.

Construction & Selections

Build your dream home with precision and care.

Closing, Move-In & Warranty

Receive your keys and start making memories.

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Locations We Serve

We serve areas within an hour of our office on 44th Street, including Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Allegan, and Barry counties.