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Distinctive Homes,
Designed for You

There is no ordinary family. Your home ought to reflect your unique characteristics, down to the last detail. We’ll guide you through your options, from original sketch to the last finishing touches.

OUR PROCESS

How to Build Your Dream Home With Us

Here’s the path to your custom, Amish-built home with Ivan Yoder Builders. It all starts with scheduling a Home Design Meeting.

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1

DESIGN YOUR DREAM

Ivan sketches your dream house from hand and Jerry converts it to CAD, ensuring your ideal home is brought to life.

2

QUOTE THE COST

Once approved, Duane will give you the budget quote for the cost to build your custom home.

3

DETERMINE THE DETAILS

Choose all your home’s options as we guide you through every step and get your final cost.

4

SCHEDULE TO START

Sign your final contract, then David & John start building your house on schedule (and stick to it!).

5

HOME SWEET HOME!

After a final cleaning and walk through, you get the keys to your new custom-built, forever home!

WHERE WE BUILD

Building Custom Homes & Communities across Ohio

Ivan Yoder Builders primarily serves families who are planning to build in the picturesque countryside across north central and eastern Ohio.

ohio counties served by ivan yoder builders

“Ivan Yoder Builders took our vision and made it a reality. They made the whole project go smoothly and it was such an enjoyable experience — so much so, we are ready to build again!”

Vince & Sabrina

Get a Head Start On Your Dream

Not quite sure where to start? Or maybe you’d like to get your ideas out before meeting with Ivan Yoder Builders. Either way, we invite you to use this worksheet while you start thinking through key details that will help us understand your vision and create a home that’s a perfect fit for you.

Visit Our Showroom

Pick your custom designs, review and tweak your plans, and select the materials that will make your house a custom home, personalized to your tastes and aesthetic. You can even watch cabinets being made right from the showroom window!


Custom Design Your Home
with Ivan Himself

Building on decades of Amish craftsmanship and design expertise, Ivan drafts each custom home plan by hand with your wishes, needs, and budget in mind. Every detail in every design matters.

  • bright kitchen window looking into nature
  • walk-in shower with multiple shower heads
  • Amish crafted kitchen built for friends and family
  • luxury bathroom with lighted mirror
  • Amish crafted kitchen built for friends and family

Build with Materials that Stand the Test of Time

Our showroom features hundreds of samples you can choose from to customize your home, from kitchen cabinets and countertops to flooring and fixtures, and more. We work with vendors and suppliers who are known for their quality and durability to ensure that your home is not just lovely for today but built to last for a lifetime.

Custom Design Your Home with Ivan

Design & Build Your Dream Home 

with the personalized, down-to-earth touch of amish excellence from start to finish.

Book Your Home Design Meeting

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Dream Home Planning Worksheet

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Why settle for an existing home that will take you forever to make your own when you can start from scratch and design every element, from flooring material to ceiling fixtures? A custom home is your opportunity to design the home of your dreams.

Before your preliminary meeting with Ivan Yoder Builders, use this worksheet to start thinking through key details that will help us understand your vision and create a home that’s a perfect fit for you.

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1. What Type of Floor Layout Best Suits Your Needs?
2. What Home Style Are You Interested In?

3. Flooring Materials

Please specify your preferences for flooring throughout the home (hardwood, vinyl, tile, carpet, etc.):

Main living areas
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Kitchen

4. Exterior Style & Materials: What materials and design elements are you envisioning for your home's exterior?

This includes all-seasons rooms, skylights, etc. Note which in your response.
Where do you plan to build your dream home?
(e.g., rural, suburban, waterfront, wooded)
6. Featured Items
Check all the items you would like to include in your home design.
7. Special Accommodations & Design Elements
Please specify any special needs or design elements that are important to you.