Ashlar Homes
Ashlar Homes offers quick-move-in houses and to-be-built homes, with community floor plans and available homesites.
Mid-range
Parade of Homes 2026
KCMO LICENSE
✓ 954775Active · checked 2026-10-27Kansas City Home Builders
11 profiled builders serving Kansas City (Jackson, Clay, Platte & Cass counties) · Custom, semi-custom & remodeling · how we vet & rank
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Top Kansas City Home Builders
11 builders
Don Julian Builders
Don Julian Builders offers adaptable house designs and an in-house design center after more than 50 years in Kansas City homebuilding.
Mid-range · Luxury
Parade of Homes 2026
JOCO LICENSE
✓ 2026-0000160Active · checked 2026-10-27
Elevate Design + Build
Elevate Design + Build offers new Kansas City homes, including Olathe construction with open layouts and curated finishes.
Mid-range · Luxury
Parade of Homes 2026
JOCO LICENSE
✓ 2026-0009640Active · checked 2026-10-27
Gary Kerns Homebuilders, LLC
Gary Kerns Homebuilders offers in-house plan design and new homes in Kansas City, Platte City, Parkville and Smithville.
Mid-range
Parade of Homes 2026
KCMO LICENSE
✓ 955930Active · checked 2026-10-27
James Engle Custom Homes, LLC
James Engle Custom Homes provides floor plans, current homes, community information and a Color Studio for finish selections.
Mid-range · Luxury
Parade of Homes 2026
JOCO LICENSE
2026-0001930Under review · checked 2026-10-27
JOCO LICENSE
Not yet verifiedNo license number on this record
Rob Washam Homes
Rob Washam Homes identifies its Kansas City offering as new houses and custom homebuilding.
Mid-range
Parade of Homes 2026
KCMO LICENSE
Not yet verifiedNo license number on this record
Starr Homes LLC
Starr Homes builds individually designed custom homes across the Kansas City metro, guiding clients through design and project budgeting.
Luxury
Parade of Homes 2026
JOCO LICENSE
✓ 2026-0003370Active · checked 2026-10-27
Astoria Design Build LLC
Astoria Design Build offers new construction and residential remodeling alongside commercial tenant-finish work.
JOCO LICENSE
✓ 2026-0002283Active · checked 2026-10-27
Marble Builders of Kansas City
Marble Builders of Kansas City offers residential renovation and remodeling throughout the Kansas City area.
KCMO LICENSE
Not yet verifiedNo license number on this record
Ousley Home Construction, LLC
Ousley Home Construction provides construction and remodeling around Kearney, Missouri.
JOCO LICENSE
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Kansas City market snapshot
Kansas City, Missouri includes both planned new-home communities and projects within established urban neighborhoods. The city directory covers businesses serving that municipal area, not every city with a Kansas City mailing address. Start with the actual parcel and project type.
In the Northland, published builder portfolios include Cadence, Benson Place Landing, Staley Hills and The Reserve at Riverstone. These communities have their own builder programs and site conditions. A company’s presence in one does not establish access to every lot elsewhere in the city.
The city’s Permits Division handles construction permits and zoning determinations. For an infill or replacement house, discuss zoning, demolition and new construction as separate parts of the plan. Resolve the permitted use and building envelope before finalizing the design.
An urban remodel and a new community house should be compared on different evidence. For the former, ask about existing structure, access and utility work; for the latter, ask about plan changes, lot premiums and community approvals. Check the city contractor record separately from a Missouri business registration.
Local sources: City permits division · Cadence community · Builder community portfolio · checked 2026-10-27
Neighborhoods & communities to know
Cadence
A Northland new-home community near NW 104th Street with a published team of local builders.
Benson Place Landing
A Northland community included in Patriot Homes’ published building locations.
Staley Hills
A Northland new-home setting represented in the builder’s community portfolio.
The Reserve at Riverstone
A named Northland community in the same published portfolio; ask about current homesites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many home builders serve Kansas City?
This directory includes 11 businesses with documented service in Kansas City. The list includes custom builders, companies using adaptable plans and remodelers; filters narrow the scope. Each profile links its sources.
What does it cost to build a house in Kansas City?
A citywide price range has not been verified. One Johnson County builder’s March 2026 guide places its custom-house construction at $200–300+ per square foot, excluding land. Treat that as one example, not a quote for this city. Compare the same house, lot work and allowances with each builder.
Can I tear down an existing house in Kansas City and build new?
A replacement house needs a parcel-specific review. Kansas City’s Permits Division handles construction permits and zoning determinations. For infill or a replacement house, discuss zoning, demolition and new construction as distinct parts of the plan. Ask about demolition, utility disconnections and the proposed building envelope before buying a property for a teardown.
Do builders in Kansas City build on your own lot?
Some listed custom builders accept owner-supplied lots; subdivision builders may work only in designated communities. Confirm the exact address, access, utilities, grading and any builder restrictions with the company before treating it as a fit.
Are remodeling contractors in this directory for Kansas City?
Yes. Remodeling businesses are identified separately from custom, semi-custom and production builders. Use the Type filter to see the companies classified for remodeling and check the scope on each profile.
Do I need a licensed builder in Kansas City?
Confirm the local contractor and business-license requirements with the permit office for your parcel. A state business registration is not a contractor license, and approval in one city does not establish authorization in another.
Buildable land in Kansas City
Lot finder coming soon →Candidate sites have not been published. Check parcel conditions and local approvals before buying land.