Business Details
Build Your Custom Home in West Michigan
At Buffum Homes, we specialize in crafting custom homes designed to reflect the unique lifestyles of our clients. With over 35 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, our team prioritizes personalized service, quality craftsmanship, and innovative design. We serve West Michigan, offering tailored solutions for those seeking to build their dream home. Our process emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and attention to detail, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. As a family-owned business, we take pride in our deep roots in the community and our commitment to client satisfaction.Our award-winning team provides real-time construction updates, flexible financing options, and a seamless building experience. We believe every home should be a reflection of its owners, and we strive to make that vision a reality. Our dedication to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted leader in custom homebuilding. From initial design to final touches, we ensure every step of the journey is smooth and enjoyable. Our clients testimonials highlight our professionalism, creativity, and unwavering focus on their needs. We are honored to help families create spaces that feel truly like home.
Services
Custom Home Building
Home Design Services
Construction Management
Financing Options
Real-Time Updates
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of award-winning custom homebuilding experience.
- Our team provides real-time construction updates and personalized design services.
- We prioritize your best interests with cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
- As a family-owned company, we treat every project with personal care.
- Our process ensures a smooth, enjoyable journey from design to move-in.
What people say
Award-winning craftsmanship
Personalized design services
Real-time construction updates
Family-owned dedication
Seamless building process
Services
Custom Home Building
We specialize in constructing fully customizable homes tailored to your lifestyle. Our process ensures high-quality craftsmanship, personalized design, and cost-effective solutions. Clients benefit from a seamless experience guided by 35+ years of expertise.
Home Design Services
Our team creates personalized floor plans and design concepts that reflect your unique needs. We collaborate closely to ensure every detail aligns with your vision, combining creativity with practicality for functional, beautiful spaces.
Construction Management
We oversee every phase of construction to maintain quality and efficiency. Our real-time updates and transparent communication ensure clients stay informed while we handle logistics, permits, and scheduling with precision.
Financing Options
We offer flexible financing solutions to support your custom home project. Our team guides you through options to find the best fit, simplifying the funding process while maintaining transparency about costs and timelines.
Real-Time Updates
Clients receive ongoing updates throughout construction, ensuring visibility and trust. This approach allows for timely adjustments and guarantees alignment with your expectations at every stage of the build.
People
Norm Buffum
Founder
Norm Buffum leads with 35+ years of homebuilding expertise, prioritizing client care and quality. His family-owned approach ensures every project reflects personal dedication and a commitment to excellence in West Michigan.
Ryan
Design Team
Ryan collaborates with clients to create customized floor plans, ensuring designs align with their lifestyle. His attention to detail and client-focused approach make the building process smooth and enjoyable.
Jays
Craftsman
Jays brings exceptional craftsmanship to every project, delivering high-quality results. His dedication to precision and client satisfaction ensures homes meet Buffums award-winning standards.
Josh
Contact
Josh serves as the main point of contact for inquiries, providing support and guidance. His role ensures clients receive timely assistance and clear communication throughout their homebuilding journey.
Questions
What areas do you serve for custom homebuilding?
We serve Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Allegan, and Barry counties in West Michigan.
How long does the custom homebuilding process take?
Timelines vary by project complexity but typically range from 6 to 12 months.
Do you offer financing options for custom homes?
Yes, we provide flexible financing solutions to help clients fund their homebuilding projects.
Can I customize my home's floor plan?
Absolutely! We specialize in fully customizable floor plans tailored to your lifestyle.
What sets Buffum Homes apart from other builders?
Our 35+ years of experience, personalized approach, and commitment to quality distinguish us.
Do you provide real-time updates during construction?
Yes, we offer ongoing updates to ensure transparency and alignment with your expectations.
Reviews (6)
Pam Marshall
Jan 03, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Buffum Homes are a rare company that has integrity and a passion to help the customer! They are amazing builders!!
Buffum Homes are a rare company that has integrity and a passion to help the customer! They are amazing builders!!
Denise Bruns
Jan 02, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
This company has a great group of guys with integrity that surpasses all others. I would highly recommend this company to do any work that you need done. It'll get done and it'll be done correctly and they stand behind their work.
Service:Remodeling
This company has a great group of guys with integrity that surpasses all others. I would highly recommend this company to do any work that you need done. It'll get done and it'll be done correctly and they stand behind their work.
Service:Remodeling
Ryan Oosterveld
Nov 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Worked with Josh and the Buffum team for a new home build. It was a great experience. Josh was helpful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable on items we didn't know about. The team executed well and was very responsive.
Worked with Josh and the Buffum team for a new home build. It was a great experience. Josh was helpful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable on items we didn't know about. The team executed well and was very responsive.
Paul DeKorte
Oct 29, 2021
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After visiting with several local builders, we selected Buffum Homes to build our new home. Norm, Josh, Rich and team are a complete class act. They brought our custom design to life and we could not be more thrilled with how everything turned out.
Buffum also took the reins in selling our current home. Again, more than satisfied with the results. We sincerely enjoyed working with Buffum over the course of the last year and would recommend them over and over for any of their services.
Buffum also took the reins in selling our current home. Again, more than satisfied with the results. We sincerely enjoyed working with Buffum over the course of the last year and would recommend them over and over for any of their services.
Lisa Shaffer
Oct 23, 2021
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They built us the most beautiful custom home. Our forever home. Great attention to every detail. From start to finish. Outstanding communication. The businesses used by Buffum Homes were carefully vetted for great service and attention in every aspect from the outside materials to the interior. Their construction team built us custom features for our home. Such craftsmanship. We could not be more thankful. Building was during the beginning of the pandemic and they did everything to assist to complete as much as they could during the shutdown We could have not been more satisfied with everything
Diana C.
Sep 24, 2021
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While living in the opposite side of the state, my husband and I started looking for homes in the Grand Rapids area. We worked with Norm as a realtor and he helped us find the perfect home, and was able to get us the best deal based on what he saw while we toured the house. His experience as a builder gave us better insight on red flags to look for while looking at homes. Norm went above and beyond to help us get everything in order, even while we were living two hours away. It was a great experience to work with them!
