Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Southern Indiana
Kerstiens Homes has been a trusted name in residential construction for over six decades, serving Southern Indiana communities with pride and expertise. Founded on principles of quality craftsmanship and affordability, we specialize in creating custom-designed homes that reflect each client's unique vision while maintaining rigorous construction standards. Our team combines generational experience with modern building techniques to deliver energy-efficient, durable residences tailored to individual lifestyles. As a locally rooted business deeply embedded in Jasper's community, we prioritize partnerships with regional suppliers and tradespeople to ensure superior workmanship and support local economic growth.Our commitment to transparency, client collaboration, and timely project completion has earned us enduring trust among homeowners seeking both move-in-ready properties and fully customized builds. Through consistent communication, personalized design consultations, and meticulous attention to detail, we transform housing investments into cherished family homes that stand the test of time.
Services
Custom Home Designs
Move-In Ready Homes
New Home Communities
Floor Plan Customization
Quality Construction
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of local homebuilding experience with proven construction expertise
- Our custom designs adapt to individual lifestyles while maintaining structural integrity
- We use local suppliers and tradespeople to ensure quality and community investment
- Our energy-efficient homes reduce long-term ownership costs without compromising comfort
- We provide transparent communication with weekly construction updates and clear timelines
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Services
Custom Home Designs
Our custom home designs allow clients to create fully personalized residences tailored to their specific lifestyle needs. Working directly with our experienced architects, homeowners can modify existing floor plans or develop entirely new designs that incorporate preferred layouts, architectural styles, and functional features while maintaining structural integrity and building code compliance. This service emphasizes collaborative design consultations, material selection guidance, and budget-conscious planning to ensure each home perfectly matches the owner's vision without compromising quality or practicality.
Move-In Ready Homes
Move-in ready homes provide immediate occupancy solutions for buyers seeking new construction without extended wait times. These fully finished residences combine modern amenities with proven floor plans that have been optimized for functionality and comfort. Each home undergoes rigorous quality inspections before completion to ensure all systems operate flawlessly, allowing new owners to transition seamlessly into their new living space without construction-related disruptions or delays while maintaining the same craftsmanship standards as custom builds.
New Home Communities
Our new home communities offer thoughtfully planned neighborhoods with strategically located amenities and cohesive architectural aesthetics. These developments feature deed-restricted environments that preserve property values while promoting community harmony through standardized design guidelines. Lot selection options accommodate various family sizes and lifestyle preferences, with infrastructure planning that prioritizes accessibility to local schools, parks, and commercial centers while maintaining residential tranquility through optimized street layouts and green space integration.
Floor Plan Customization
Floor plan customization enables buyers to adapt existing home designs to better suit their specific requirements. This service includes structural adjustments like room additions or layout reconfigurations, as well as aesthetic modifications such as upgraded material selections and specialized feature incorporations. Our design team works closely with clients to implement changes that enhance functionality without compromising structural integrity, ensuring each modified plan maintains energy efficiency standards and construction feasibility while creating a more personalized living environment.
Quality Construction
Quality construction forms the foundation of every Kerstiens home through meticulous attention to building details and material selection. Our construction process follows standardized quality control protocols at every stage, from foundation pouring to final inspections, using durable materials and proven building techniques that enhance longevity. This approach incorporates energy-efficient systems, reinforced structural components, and precision craftsmanship to create homes that maintain their value and performance over time while providing comfortable, low-maintenance living environments for homeowners.
People
Todd Kerstiens
President
Todd Kerstiens leads Kerstiens Homes with over 30 years of residential construction experience, maintaining the company's founding commitment to quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction through personalized service and innovative building practices.
Al Mehringer
Project Coordinator
Al Mehringer manages homebuilding projects with 25+ years of local construction expertise, ensuring seamless client communication and timely project completion while maintaining Kerstiens' quality standards through detailed oversight of every building phase.
Questions
What types of homes does Kerstiens Homes build?
We specialize in single-family custom homes and move-in-ready residences across Southern Indiana, offering both standard and fully customized designs with optional basement additions.
Can I build on my own lot?
Yes, we offer custom home construction on client-owned properties while also providing land selection assistance and development planning services for those purchasing new lots.
How long does the homebuilding process take?
Our typical construction timeline ranges from 4 to 6 months depending on design complexity and weather conditions, with move-in-ready homes available for immediate occupancy.
Do you offer energy-efficient building options?
All our homes incorporate energy-efficient features including high-performance insulation, Energy Star-rated appliances, and efficient HVAC systems to reduce utility costs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Dubois County and surrounding areas including Jasper, Huntingburg, Ferdinand, Washington, and Santa Claus, Indiana.
How do you handle design changes during construction?
We allow design modifications throughout the building process with our flexible change-order system that maintains budget control and construction timeline integrity.
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