Custom Builds
Custom Home Builds in London, Ontario
A fully integrated design-build process where your vision meets our building science obsession.
Custom Builds
Your Land. Your Vision. Our Science.
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 blower-door tested against our guarantee of 1.5 ACH50 or better; our portfolio average is 0.85, several times tighter than code requires. One team owns the entire process — design, permits, building science, and construction — so nothing gets lost in a hand-off.
Client-Integrated Design
You are embedded in every decision from schematic design through final inspection. Your vision drives the process; our science perfects it.
Building Science-First Approach
Every wall assembly, HVAC layout, and window placement is calculated for maximum thermal performance and structural integrity.
Performance That Comes Standard
Continuous insulation, triple-glazed windows, hybrid heat pumps, and a guaranteed 1.5 ACH50 blower-door result (our portfolio average is 0.85) — standard on every build, not an upgrade list.
Investment
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.
Timeline
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.
Design
2–4 months
Discovery, schematic design, and design development — floor plans, elevations, envelope spec, and a line-item budget you can hold us to.
Permits & Approvals
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.
Construction
8–14 months
Foundation through finishes, with quality holds 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.
The Process
Our Design-Build Process
Discovery & Vision
We learn your lifestyle, aesthetic, and performance goals through an immersive consultation process.
Schematic Design
Our architects and building science specialists co-develop floor plans, elevations, and envelope specifications in parallel.
Design Development & Permits
Full structural, mechanical, and energy modelling. We submit for permits with complete confidence.
Precision Construction
Rigorous quality control at every phase — from foundation to the final blower door test verifying our 1.5 ACH50 guarantee.
Handover & Warranty
A comprehensive walkthrough, performance documentation, and Tarion new-home warranty coverage.
FAQ
Custom Build Questions, Answered
Learn More
Building Science Resources
Building Envelope
Understanding Thermal Bridging
Insulation Science
Continuous Insulation: Why R-Value Alone Isn't Enough
Airtightness
The 1.5 ACH Standard: What It Means for Your Family
Communities
Ausable Bluffs Enclave — Lots & Floor Plans in Ailsa Craig
Learn about NetZero construction standards from Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian Home Builders' Association.
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Start Your Custom Build Journey
Share your vision with our team and we'll craft a home that exceeds every expectation.
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