At Highland Homes, Inc., building homes is our legacy. As a second-generation home builder, Matthew Ladd is proud to continue the tradition started in 1983 by his father, Darryl Ladd, and uncle, Dale Ladd, who together built over a thousand homes and developed dozens of communities in Central Florida.
For over 40 years, the Ladd family has helped shape Clermont and South Lake County, creating neighborhoods where families can grow, thrive, and build lasting memories.
We bring passion, craftsmanship, and innovation to every project. We believe that a home should be a reflection of your lifestyle, and we work closely with each client to bring their vision to life. From concept to completion, we ensure every detail is thoughtfully planned, communicated, and executed.
As lifelong members of Clermont, we take great pride in building homes our clients love. Whether you’re looking to build your forever home or a custom retreat, we’re here to guide you through every step of the journey.
Ready to Build Your Dream Home?
We’re here to guide you every step of the way and ensure your home-building experience is seamless and enjoyable.
Our Process
This is where we shine! Our communication, quality, and personalized attention from start to finish is the difference maker for our custom home builds to be an exciting and enjoyable experience.
1. Our First Meeting
Every great home starts with great communication. We take the time to learn your vision, lifestyle, and must-have features. We answer all of your questions regarding the process, costs, design, and the overall scope of your project. Our goal is that you leave our first meeting having been heard and provided excellent information. Building a home is a big decision and we want you to feel extremely comfortable, confident, and excited
2. A Home Designed For You!
Once we understand all your needs, down to the smallest of details, we work hand in hand with designers to create a home plan tailored to your style and functional requirements. Our involvement and attention to detail at this stage is another area that sets us apart. Where others are looking at room size dimensions, we’re analyzing traffic patterns, furniture placement, viewing angles, minimizing maintenance, and so much more. We take great pride in how our homes feel and finish due to the care given throughout the design.
3. Responsible Estimating
Once the home design “bid set” has been completed, we will prepare a detailed home estimate to ensure your design aligns with your budget before engineering the plans and executing a contract. We do this by taking the time to learn what finishes you want throughout the home by requesting our clients to personally make “preliminary selections” for their flooring, tile, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, etc. Our clients can then view their home estimates with confidence and full understanding of their future home.
4. Engineering & Permitting
After executing a contract, we handle all engineering, necessary permits, approvals, and site preparations. We’ll also work with you to finalize material selections, finishes, and any custom details that will make your home truly one-of-a-kind.
5. Construction & Framing Walkthrough
After permits are received, construction begins! Our team ensures your home is built using experienced craftsmen and quality materials. We provide regular communication and updates so you can see the progress firsthand. After the home has been framed, we walk the home together with our plumber and electrician to answer any questions you have and to place all fixtures to your preference.
6. “Builder Punch Out” and Final Walkthrough
As we near completion, we complete an in-house detailed “builder punch out” before walking the home with our clients to create a punch list together. We believe the final walkthrough should be a time for the home to shine for our clients, and take great pride in how thrilled they are at the final walkthrough. After the “builder punch” we will have the final walk through with our client to ensure every detail is right.
7. Closing & Move-In
Once everything is completed, we hand over the keys to your brand-new custom home, ready for you to move in and make memories. Our commitment doesn’t end when you move in. We stand behind our work and if you ever have questions or need assistance, we’re just a phone call away.
At Highland Homes, Inc. our goal is to make the custom home-building experience seamless and enjoyable.
Let’s build the home you’ll love!