Building Dreams

For more than 65 years, Ideal Builders has been a leader in northern Indiana’s home-building industry. These days, we build homes of all sizes — from “dream first home” to “dream dream home” — and serve clients and realty companies across the state and into Ohio. Our growth has been steady — and we’ve achieved it with a relentless commitment to trust-based and personal service, the strongest partnerships, and of course, incredibly high-quality construction. Our Ideal Custom Homes division works on specialized projects that are unique from top to bottom.
Payment Calculator

Our online payment calculator will help you quickly and easily calculate your mortgage principle, total payment, monthly payment, and more.
Referral Program

Ideal Suburban Homes, Inc. shall pay $500 to any individual that refers a home buyer to Ideal if ALL the conditions within are met... Click to learn more!
Warranty Center

With the exception of specific emergencies, all requests for service should be communicated via email or phone.
Ideal Custom Homes

Looking to create something distinctly yours? You'll want to start here.
Maintenance Tips

Click here for a partial list of homeowner maintenance items. These items are the homeowner’s responsibility to take care of.
FAQs

We’re sharing the questions we field on a daily basis. Of course, no two situations are the same, and we welcome you to contact us at any time for more information.

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Noble Hawk, Kendallville. Stratford Floor plan.
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Belle Augusta, Warsaw - Legacy Floor plan
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Let us introduce you to this fun-loving couple from Van Wert, Ohio.  JoAnne Simmerman is the Land Bank Manager for the city and Jerry Mazur is the Mayor, this prominent couple opened their…

Custom Home - Van Wert, OH
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We are so thankful to the Morr's who opened up their home and allowed our camera in after the completion of their home.  We got a chance to talk to them about their home building experience…

Custom Build with the Morrs in Decatur
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We had looked at many existing homes on the market and had not been able to find one that struck us as our "forever home" when our realtor suggested that we consider building.  We had never…

The Fetters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you only build in your own subdivisions?

No, we will also build in other subdivisions or on your own lot.   If you don’t have a lot we will be glad to help you find one.

Do you only build homes with a slab foundation?

Ideal Suburban Homes not only builds homes with slab foundations, but we also build homes with crawl spaces, standard basements, or walkout basements or any combination to best suit your…

I want to buy a home but have no idea on how to go about getting a loan for it?

We would be glad to help you get started on the loan process.  We will put you in contact with a lender that will best fit your situation.

How long does it take to build a new home once we sign the purchase agreement?

The time frame varies depending on many different factors; such as weather conditions, upgrades/options chosen, material availability, etc.  Typically, it will range from 6 months to one year…

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