Custom Home Builds in London, Ontario
Design-build on your lot, anywhere within about 100 km of London. One team from first sketch to move-in day.
A custom home, on your lot.
Starlit Homes designs and builds custom homes on your lot in London, Ontario and the towns around it — Strathroy, Ilderton, Komoka, St. Thomas, Lucan, Exeter, and Grand Bend among them. Every home we hand over is tested for air leaks, and you keep the report. One team owns the entire process: design, permits, building science, and construction.
You're in Every Decision
From schematic design through final inspection, nothing is chosen for you, and you get a line-item budget at the end of design, before construction starts.
Envelope First
Wall assemblies, HVAC layout, and window placement get modelled for heat, air, and moisture before anything is drawn for looks.
The Spec Is the Baseline
Extra insulation, triple-pane windows, efficient heating, and a tested, documented level of airtightness — standard on every build, not an upgrade list.
What does a custom home cost?
Industry estimates for custom builds in Southwestern Ontario typically land between $250 and $500+ per square foot, depending on the lot, the design, and the level of finish. At those market rates, a 2,500 sq ft home spans roughly $625,000 to over $1.25M before land — a wide range, which is exactly why we treat published numbers as a starting point for conversation rather than a quote.
What moves a project within that range: site servicing and soil conditions, foundation type, the complexity of the design (a simple rectangle costs less per foot than a sprawling footprint with six rooflines), and the interior finish level. Location matters less than people expect — building in Ilderton or Komoka prices similarly to London itself, though rural lots in Parkhill or Grand Bend can carry servicing costs that urban lots don't.
Two things to know about how Starlit prices a build. First, our high-performance envelope — continuous insulation, triple-glazed windows, guaranteed airtightness — is the standard specification, not an upgrade sheet that inflates the contract later. Second, you get a real, line-item budget at the end of design, before construction commits you to anything.
These are typical market ranges, not Starlit quotes — every lot and every design prices differently. For a full breakdown of where the money goes, read our guide to the cost to build a house in Ontario.
How long does a custom build take?
A custom home in the London area typically takes 12 to 20 months from first meeting to move-in. Every timeline is an estimate until your design is settled, but because design, permitting, and construction live under one roof, you're never waiting on a hand-off between companies.
2–4 months
Discovery, schematic design, and design development — floor plans, elevations, envelope spec, and a line-item budget you can hold us to.
1–3 months
Structural drawings, energy modelling, and municipal submission. Timelines vary by office — London moves at a different pace than Lucan or St. Marys, and we plan around it.
8–14 months
Foundation through finishes, with inspection hold-points at every stage and a final blower door test before you get the keys.
Typical durations for the London region. Your design, municipality, and season all shift the schedule — we'll map yours during discovery.
Our design-build process
Discovery
We learn how you live, what you want to spend, and what your lot allows: servicing, soil, and sun.
Schematic Design
Floor plans, elevations, and the envelope spec develop together, so performance never gets retrofitted onto a finished drawing.
Design Development & Permits
Structural drawings, mechanical design, and energy modelling, then municipal submission.
Construction
Foundation through finishes, with inspection hold-points at each stage and the air-leak test at the end that confirms the house meets our standard.
Handover & Warranty
A walkthrough, your performance documentation, and Tarion new-home warranty coverage.
Custom build questions, answered
Building science resources
Understanding thermal bridging
Insulation ScienceContinuous insulation: why R-value alone isn't enough
AirtightnessThe 1.5 ACH standard: what it means for your family
CommunitiesAusable Bluffs Enclave — lots & floor plans in Ailsa Craig
Learn about NetZero construction standards from Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian Home Builders' Association.
Start with a conversation
Bring a lot, a sketch, or neither. A first consultation covers feasibility, a budget range, and a realistic schedule.
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