If you’re looking for answers to common build on your lot questions, you’re in the right place. Building a custom home on your own land gives you more control over where you live and how your home is designed. However, it can also bring up plenty of questions—especially if this is your first time building.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear about building a custom home on your lot with American Heritage Homes.
What Does “Build on Your Lot” Mean?
Building on your lot means we construct your custom home on land you already own or plan to purchase. Rather than buying a completed home and property together, you choose the location and work with a builder to create a home that fits your lifestyle, land, and budget.
Do I Need to Own Land Before Contacting American Heritage Homes?
No. Many of our customers contact us before they purchase land.
Whether you already own property or are still searching for the right lot, we can discuss your plans, help you understand what to look for, and evaluate a potential property before you buy.
Can I Customize an American Heritage Homes Floor Plan?
Yes. Our floor plans can be personalized to better fit your family and the way you want to live.
Explore our more than 50 customizable floor plans to find a design that gives you a great starting point.
Can I Bring My Own Floor Plan?
Yes. If you purchased plans online or worked with an architect to design your home, we would be happy to review them and discuss building the home on your land.
American Heritage Homes does not create completely custom architectural plans from scratch, but we can build from plans you provide.
Where Does American Heritage Homes Build?
American Heritage Homes builds custom homes on customers’ land throughout Central Ohio.
Visit our Where We Build page to see the counties and communities included in our service area.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home?
Every home and property is different, so construction timelines can vary.
Factors such as the size and design of the home, permitting, weather, material availability, utility access, and site conditions can all affect the schedule. Before construction begins, we will walk you through the anticipated timeline and keep you informed throughout the process.
What Types of Homes Do You Build?
We build a wide variety of homes, including:
- Ranch homes
- Two-story homes
- Farmhouse designs
- Craftsman homes
- Contemporary homes
- French Country homes
- Barndominium-inspired homes
- Multigenerational homes
Although some people assume our name refers to a traditional or farmhouse architectural style, American Heritage Homes is not limited to one type of home. Our name reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and building homes with care.
Can I Visit a Model Home Before I Build?
Yes. We encourage you to tour our model home before beginning the building process.
A model home gives you an opportunity to experience our construction quality, explore room layouts, gather design ideas, and speak with our team about your plans.
What Is Included in an American Heritage Home?
Every American Heritage Home includes a thoughtfully selected collection of standard features, along with opportunities to personalize your home.
Our Designer Collection offers a broader range of products, finishes, and design choices. Our Simplified Collection provides a more streamlined selection of trusted products in a budget-conscious package.
Both collections are designed to provide quality, lasting value, and choices that help you create a home that feels like your own.
Why Choose American Heritage Homes?
Since 1995, American Heritage Homes has helped families throughout Central Ohio build custom homes on their land.
As a locally owned company, founders Bill Crum and Gary Libertini continue to lead the business and remain involved in the homes we build. Our team combines decades of experience, personal guidance, quality construction, and the flexibility to personalize one of our floor plans or bring us your own.
Ready to Build on Your Lot?
Whether you already own land or are still searching for the right property, American Heritage Homes is here to help.
Explore our customizable floor plans, learn more about where we build, or start a conversation with our team about your future home.