Custom home builder in Mountain Brook, AL

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Building a new home is one of life's biggest decisions. Rice Construction Group has built homes for families across Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, and Hoover since 2011. Our licensed team combines construction science expertise with a commitment to solving problems and helping homeowners achieve their vision.

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Custom home builder Services in Mountain Brook, AL

Building a new home is one of life's biggest decisions. Rice Construction Group has built homes for families across Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, and Hoover since 2011. Our licensed team combines construction science expertise with a commitment to solving problems and helping homeowners achieve their vision.

A newly completed custom home in the Birmingham, Alabama area with a site-specific layout suited to a sloped residential lot. The exterior reflects the architectural character common to Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills neighborhoods.

Custom Home Construction

Rice Construction Group builds fully custom homes across Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover.

  • A floor plan built around your family's daily routines, not a stock layout
  • Site-specific planning that accounts for Birmingham's varied terrain and drainage patterns
  • One point of contact from framing through final finishes, reducing miscommunication
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A graded and cleared residential building lot in the Birmingham, Alabama area with cut-and-fill earthwork visible on a sloped terrain. The prepared pad shows level ground ready for custom home foundation work.

Site Preparation

Rice Construction Group handles site preparation for custom homes across Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover.

  • Proper grading directs water away from your foundation before construction begins
  • Cut-and-fill work on sloped lots reduces the need to import or export excess material
  • Clearing trees, brush, and debris gives your foundation crew unobstructed access to the build area
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A freshly poured concrete foundation for a custom home on a sloped residential lot in the Birmingham, Alabama area. The foundation perimeter is fully formed and ready for framing, with surrounding red clay soil visible at the site edges.

Foundation Installation

Rice Construction Group installs custom home foundations across Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, and Hoover.

  • A properly installed foundation keeps your home level and structurally stable for the long term
  • Site-specific planning accounts for local soil conditions before any concrete is poured
  • Correct drainage integration during foundation work reduces moisture pressure on your home's base
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A custom home design consultation in progress, with detailed floor plan drawings spread across a table in a Birmingham area builder's office. A builder and homeowner review site layout options for a residential lot in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area.

Home Design Consultation

Rice Construction Group offers home design consultation for custom builds across Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover.

  • Your floor plan reflects how your household actually uses space day to day
  • Site-specific design accounts for lot slope, tree placement, and sun orientation before construction begins
  • Early design decisions prevent costly changes once framing starts
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A newly constructed residential home in the Birmingham, Alabama area with a finished exterior and landscaped lot. The home reflects the established architectural character common to Mountain Brook and Vestavia neighborhoods.

Residential Construction

Rice Construction Group handles residential construction across Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, and Hoover.

  • Homes built to fit the specific lot conditions found across Birmingham's over-the-mountain communities
  • A single construction group managing your residential build from start to finish
  • Local knowledge of Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia, and Mountain Brook neighborhood patterns built into every plan
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What sets us apart for Custom home builder

Fourth-Generation Construction Company

Licensed and Insured

Bachelor in Construction Science

Waterproofing and Mold Testing Specialist

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Common Questions About Custom home builder in Mountain Brook, AL

Straight answers to the questions customers ask before hiring a local contractor.

Yes, we build custom homes tailored to your needs and lot in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

We handle site preparation, foundation, framing, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, and finishing work.

Yes, we work with homeowners who own land or are purchasing a lot in the Birmingham area.

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Great builder with impeccable attention to client’s needs and every minute detail. Super easy to work with and every step of the process was a breeze. Highly recommend!

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Hours

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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