Custom Home Builders Proudly Serving Central Florida

Building In Central Florida Since 1983

At Highland Homes of Clermont, building a custom home is more than construction—it’s a relationship, rooted in trust, craftsmanship, and vision. Since 1983, our family-owned team has worked one-on-one with homeowners throughout Central Florida to design and build spaces that match how people really live. Every home we build is tailored, every detail intentional.

Our process is deeply personal. From our first conversation to the final walk-through, we focus on your lifestyle, your preferences, and your property’s natural features to craft a home that truly fits. Whether you want an energy-efficient bungalow, a luxury lakefront estate, or a warm family home with a pool and office, we bring your vision to life with clarity and care.

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Local Roots. Regional Expertise.

Based in Clermont, we proudly serve homeowners across Lake, Orange, and surrounding counties. We know the terrain, the permitting processes, and the importance of a well-planned design in Florida’s climate. Our service areas include:

Clermont

As our home base, Clermont is where Highland Homes has been building custom residences since 1983. We design homes here that respond to the area’s rolling hills, lakes, and diverse neighborhoods—creating personalized spaces that reflect how Clermont families live today.

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Minneola

Just north of Clermont, Minneola is booming with new development. Our homes here focus on maximizing lot space, energy efficiency, and family-friendly layouts.

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Groveland

A growing community just west of Clermont, Groveland offers large lots, scenic lake views, and room to build. Highland Homes designs custom residences here that take full advantage of the open landscapes and peaceful surroundings.

Winter Garden

One of Central Florida’s most desirable areas, Winter Garden is a place for elevated living. We specialize in designing custom homes that stand out in both established and new communities.

Horizon West

Fast-growing and highly planned, Horizon West is perfect for families and professionals. Our custom home designs here prioritize flow, flexibility, and modern lifestyle integration.

Oakland

Just outside Winter Garden, Oakland is known for its charm and easy access to trails and lakes. Highland Homes builds custom homes here that blend tradition with modern convenience.

Montverde

Nestled among rolling hills and exclusive neighborhoods, Montverde is ideal for high-end custom builds. We design luxury homes here that combine natural beauty with refined craftsmanship.

Mount Dora

In one of Central Florida’s most artistic and architectural towns, our custom homes in Mount Dora are designed to reflect the charm and personality this community is known for.

Tavares

As Lake County’s waterfront capital, Tavares is perfect for custom homes with boat docks, views, and indoor-outdoor layouts. We help homeowners design for both everyday life and lakeside leisure.

Eustis

From historic neighborhoods to open new developments, Eustis offers variety—and so do we. Highland Homes designs custom homes here that honor tradition while adding modern comfort and functionality.

Astatula

This small town offers peace, space, and proximity to Clermont. Highland Homes creates custom designs in Astatula that are practical, beautiful, and uniquely yours.

Ferndale

A quiet, unincorporated community with a strong rural character, Ferndale is perfect for those seeking custom homes with land, privacy, and purpose-driven design.

Okahumpka

This historic town offers wide open land and a slower pace of life. We design custom homes in Okahumpka that emphasize simplicity, serenity, and quality materials.

Greater Orlando

From downtown Orlando to its surrounding neighborhoods, we help clients design custom homes that reflect urban elegance, functionality, and long-term value.

What We Build

Every home we design starts with a conversation—not a catalog. Highland Homes specializes in fully custom residential construction, where every floor plan, feature, and finish is tailored to fit your lifestyle, your land, and your long-term goals.

From practical layouts to elevated luxury, we build homes that are made to last—and made to live in.

Our Areas of Specialty Include

Custom Homes

From ground-up builds to complex lots, we bring clarity, experience, and craftsmanship to every phase of your custom home project.

Custom Homes

Custom Kitchens

Designed for cooking, entertaining, and gathering—every kitchen is customized for your flow, appliances, and aesthetic.

Kitchens

Luxury Bathrooms

We combine natural materials, smart layouts, and modern comforts to create spaces that restore and refresh.

Bathrooms

Home Offices

Custom-designed spaces for productivity, privacy, and flexibility—built into the heart of your home.

Office Space

Spacious Bedrooms

From serene master suites to cozy guest rooms, we design bedrooms that offer comfort, storage, and style tailored to your daily rhythms.

Outdoors

Living Spaces

Whether it’s a vaulted great room or a relaxed family den, we craft living areas that bring people together and create the true heart of your home.

Pools

Custom Pools

From plunge pools to full resort-style builds, our pools are tailored for beauty, function, and Florida living.

Pools

Home Offices

Custom-designed spaces for productivity, privacy, and flexibility—built into the heart of your home.

Office Space

Energy Efficiency

We use modern techniques and materials to build smarter, reduce waste, and help homeowners save long-term.

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Start Where You Are

If you’re in one of our service areas—or considering relocating to one—you’ve already taken the first step. We invite you to explore your specific city’s page to see how Highland Homes has served others in your neighborhood and how we can help you too.

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We’re here to guide you every step of the way and ensure your home-building experience is seamless and enjoyable.

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Why Homeowners Choose Highland Homes

We don’t cut corners. We don’t offer pre-designed models with limited options. We build one-of-a-kind homes that work for real life—homes that anticipate the Florida sun, maximize indoor-outdoor flow, and feel distinctly yours.

Our in-house team handles everything from architectural drafting to permitting and project management. You’ll never feel left out of the loop. We use 3D renderings to help you visualize your home before we break ground, and we keep communication clear and proactive throughout the process.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

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Bryan Johnson

2 years ago

Excellent builder with very high standards. Mimi and the office staff was amazing. Vanessa and I absolutely love this builder. Five stars is not enough.

Tania

5 years ago

Highland Homes stands for high quality homes and the standard options available to you at no additonal cost are of high quality as well. When I got my home professionally inspected the inspectors were absolutely impressed with Highlands work. Additionally, in the community I live in no one wants to leave their Highland Home. The only person that has sold their Highland Home in my community has actually built another home with Highland Homes. I worked directly with Matt and he was always kind and super professional. If you ever have a concern throughout the process just speak with him and he will help you right away. I highly recommend Highland Homes as your custom home builder.

Alex Metka

5 years ago

My Wife and I are about to break ground on our 2nd Custom Home with Highland Homes of Clermont. Their attention to detail throughout the process lead to an extremely beautiful home with very few surprises during the build. Matt was extremely diligent in explaining the endless options that come with building a Custom Home and providing honest feedback on where our money was best spent for a amazing home within budget. We are very excited to be building with them again. Highly Recommend!

Josh Lerch

6 years ago

I've lived in our custom built home by Highland Homes of Clermont for over a year now. I have had no issues and could not be happier with our choice of builder. Matt and his team were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. There is no better builder in central Florida. If you are looking for someone to build your dream home, look no further. Highland Homes of Clermont is simply the best.

Teresa Wolfe

8 years ago

As someone who has actually built a home with Highland Homes of Clermont, I could not be happier. When we first started researching building a custom home, we never imagined it would be as affordable as the tract homes we had already looked at. It turned out to be slightly less. A vast majority of the "upgraded" features we wanted (tall cabinets, granite countertops, attractive plumbing fixtures, high ceilings, large/plentiful/quality windows, arched doorways and more) ended up being standard with them. Plus we could basically do anything we wanted! In our case, we were working off of one of their floor plans, the Brianne, but as we customized it to fit our vision, we weren't charged the difference for every little thing...if it didn't use more materials or was similar in price with what they normally did, there wasn't a charge and there was never a fee to change the blueprint. The only times we were charged extra is when what we wanted to do exceeded the price of what was considered standard, and even then, only the difference in cost between the choices. You might think you're building a home "custom" with a tract builder, but they have "change fees" for everything, the available lots are very limited and often have zero lot lines; nothing nice or quality comes standard and you'll find yourself having to eliminate things you really wanted, telling yourself you don't really need them because it's too much extra. With Highland Homes of Clermont you really do get a lot more.

Yes, it takes longer than building a tract home, but you'll end up with a superior home. Take a look at even the high rated mass builders before going into a home built by Highland Homes of Clermont, you will notice the difference in workmanship immediately. If you're bothering to build a home from scratch, my husband and I could not recommend Highland Homes of Clermont more. The entire process was wonderful! Dale, Darryl, Matt and Mimi were super friendly and entirely accessible throughout. They were very open to discussions on the pros/cons of our choices and effectively guided us to the best results with their vast pool of knowledge. It was all a very personal experience and they always made us feel like we were their only clients. We never felt left to the wolves and we always knew where we were in the process. They made sure we were satisfied with every aspect of our home and genuinely cared about job they were doing.

If all of this doesn't convince you to check them out, perhaps you'll be interested in knowing that we love Highland Homes of Clermont so much, we're in the process of building our second home with them (closing May '18)! Everything has been just as great the second time around. They understand what it means to take pride in your work and that is incredibly difficult to find in this day and age.

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