Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Tampa Bay, FL
Charter Bay is a boutique design-build firm founded in 2009 by Eric and Charity Stockland. We specialize in large-scale, full-custom homes that are thoughtfully designed and meticulously built. Our philosophy centers on limiting the number of clients we serve to ensure hands-on involvement, personalized experiences, and a seamless process from design to construction. With over 25 years of experience, Eric personally oversees every project, ensuring transparency, clear communication, and accountability. Charity manages administrative operations and contributes her artistic perspective to every home.Our commitment to quality, transparency, and client-centric service sets us apart in the Tampa Bay area. We believe building a home should be a collaborative, enjoyable experience that results in a space reflecting your lifestyle and legacy. Our transparent pricing model eliminates hidden costs, and our owner-led approach ensures consistent communication and decision-making. We pride ourselves on crafting homes that endure both structurally and emotionally, treating every project as if it were our own family's legacy.
Services
New Home Construction
Architectural Design
Large-Scale Renovations
Interior Design
Exterior Design
Property Search
Homesite Evaluation
Custom Floor Plans
3D Renderings
Permit Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, owner-led projects with direct access to the builder.
- Our transparent pricing model eliminates hidden costs and markup on materials.
- We specialize in large-scale custom homes exceeding 5,000 sq ft with no change order fees.
- Our design-build approach ensures seamless coordination from concept to completion.
- We provide 24/7 access to real-time project financials and documentation.
What people say
Personalized attention
Transparent pricing
Exceptional craftsmanship
Smooth building experience
Owner-led projects
Services
New Home Construction
We specialize in constructing large-scale, fully customized homes tailored to your lifestyle and property. Our owner-led approach ensures meticulous attention to detail, transparent pricing, and seamless communication throughout the 18-24 month building process. Every home is engineered for Florida's climate with hurricane-resistant materials and advanced drainage systems.
Architectural Design
Our design process begins with a blank page and a conversation about your vision. Using 3D rendering tools, we create permit-ready plans that reflect your aesthetic preferences and functional needs. As builder-architects, we ensure every design decision considers real-world construction challenges and long-term livability.
Large-Scale Renovations
We handle complex gut-and-redesign projects that transform outdated homes into modern, functional spaces. Our design-build approach streamlines structural updates, mechanical system replacements, and interior/exterior transformations while preserving valuable property features like waterfront access or historic elements.
Interior & Exterior Design
Our in-house design services guide you through every detail from cabinetry layouts to landscape coordination. We ensure all aesthetic choices are both beautiful and buildable, offering showroom accompaniment and 3D visualization tools to help finalize selections that align with your personal style.
Property Search & Evaluation
As licensed real estate brokers, we help clients find ideal buildable lots or evaluate existing properties. Our assessment includes zoning compliance, site challenges, and orientation analysis to ensure your land supports your custom home vision while avoiding potential construction pitfalls.
People
Eric Stockland
Founder & Lead Builder
With over 25 years of homebuilding experience, Eric personally oversees every project from design to completion. His hands-on approach, attention to detail, and commitment to transparency have earned him numerous client accolades for creating exceptional custom homes.
Charity Stockland
Operations Manager
Charity manages administrative operations and contributes her artistic perspective to every project. With a Fine Art degree, she ensures thoughtful design integration while handling permitting, logistics, and financial coordination for seamless project execution.
Questions
How is Charter Bay different from other custom home builders?
We limit projects annually for personalized service. Founder Eric Stockland personally leads every build with transparent pricing and no change order fees.
What types of homes do you build?
We specialize in large-scale custom homes over 5,000 sq ft across Tampa Bay, including Mediterranean, Modern, Farmhouse, and Contemporary styles.
Do you offer design services or just construction?
We're a full-service design-build firm handling both architectural design and construction under one roof for seamless coordination.
How long does the construction process take?
Most custom homes take 18-24 months from planning to completion due to our limited annual project capacity for quality control.
Where do you build custom homes?
We build throughout Tampa Bay including Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties with assistance finding suitable buildable lots.
Can you help with property selection?
Yes, as licensed real estate brokers, we assist clients in finding and evaluating properties ideal for custom home construction.
Reviews (2)
Jennifer Sack
Nov 28, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Eric at Charger Bay was awesome to work with. An eye for detail, built what we asked for, and it was even better than we dreamed. Thanks, Eric and team! We wouldn't hesitate to use your again for a future project.
Services:Consultation,Project management
Eric at Charger Bay was awesome to work with. An eye for detail, built what we asked for, and it was even better than we dreamed. Thanks, Eric and team! We wouldn't hesitate to use your again for a future project.
Services:Consultation,Project management
Pony Aviation Yt
Jul 14, 2015
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We were unbelievably fortunate to have found the best builder in Tampa Bay! That is such a superlative statement that on its face it may seem dubious, but let both my wife and I confirm that it is 100% true. Eric Stockland and his team remodeled our 1927 home, which truthfully was a tear down. With his supervision and inspiration he turned an old dilapidated home into probably the finest property that could have been achieved with that home and one of the top properties on Davis Island. This guy is absolutely incredible! His commitment, his passion, his genius, his fidelity, and attention to detail
