Custom Home Builders in Orlando & Greater Central Florida | BittnerSweet Co
Your Custom Home, Built Around Your Vision
If you've searched for a "custom home builder near me" in Orlando, you've probably noticed that most builders fall into one of two camps: production companies that hand you a catalog of floor plans, or larger firms that put your project on a waiting list with little communication along the way. BittnerSweet Co works differently. As a custom home builder in Orlando, FL, we stay with you from your first conversation through the day you get your keys, and we partner with architects who can bring almost any vision to life on your lot.
BittnerSweet Co is a family-owned design-build firm based in Maitland, FL, started by Robb and Kassandra Bittner. With more than seven years of experience building custom homes across Greater Orlando, we know the lots, the permitting offices, and the building codes that shape a project in this part of Central Florida.
Most of our clients come to us with land but no architect and no finished plans. We simplify that part of the process by matching you with an architect suited to your style, then managing the project ourselves from there. Let's build your dream home together.
What's Included in Our Custom Home Building Services
Building a custom home touches dozens of decisions, and our job is to handle the ones that don't need to land on your desk.
Design-Build Coordination
You work with one team instead of juggling an architect, a builder, and subcontractors who don't talk to each other. We manage every phase, so the people who scope your project are the same people building it.
Architect Matching
We don't keep architects on staff, and that's on purpose. We draw from a network of architects and designers across Greater Orlando and match you with someone whose style fits your project, whether that's a modern farmhouse, a Mediterranean-influenced build, or something entirely your own.
Custom Home Design
Every layout, finish, and fixture gets decided around how you actually live, not around what's easiest to repeat from house to house. We talk through your daily routines with you before a single wall goes on paper.
High-Quality Materials
We choose materials built for Florida's climate first and style second, because a finish that looks great on day one but fails by year three of heat and humidity isn't a good value no matter the price tag.
Choosing the Right Lot for Your New Home
Most of the homeowners we work with already own a piece of land, sometimes a family lot that's been vacant for years, sometimes a parcel bought specifically to build on. If that's you, we'll walk the property with you early, before any design work starts, to flag anything that could affect your build: drainage and elevation, setback requirements, septic versus sewer access, and any HOA restrictions tied to the parcel.
If you don't have land yet, we can help with that conversation, too. New construction homes in Winter Park, FL and the surrounding Orange County communities range widely in lot size, tree cover, and flood zone status, and the right lot for a single-story open floor plan isn't always the right lot for a home with a finished second story. We'd rather catch a mismatch between your vision and a specific parcel before you make an offer than after.
Lot selection is also where a lot of custom home costs and delays start. A site that looks straightforward on a listing page can come with grading work, a longer septic permit timeline, or tree removal restrictions that change your schedule. We factor all of that into the conversation from day one, not after you've already closed on the property.
Already Have Land, or Still Searching for the Right Lot?
Either way, our design-build team can help. We'll walk your site, or help you evaluate one, match you with the right architect, and map out a realistic budget before you commit to anything.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home in Orlando?
Most custom homes we build in the Orlando area take 8 to 14 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Where your project lands in that range depends mostly on three things: how complex the design is, how quickly permits move through your county, and how much customization you're doing on materials and finishes.
A straightforward single-story home on a lot with utilities already in place tends to move faster than a multi-story build with custom millwork and specialty finishes. Permitting timelines also shift by county and by season, since building departments tend to see more submissions during the cooler months.
We give every client a project-specific timeline once the design and permits are finalized, rather than a generic number pulled from a brochure. That estimate gets more accurate as you move through the design phase, not less.
Building an Energy-Efficient Home
Florida's climate puts a different set of demands on a new home than a build in a milder state. Long, hot summers mean HVAC sizing, insulation, and window selection matter more here than in almost any other part of the country.
We design every custom home with energy performance in mind from the start, not as an upgrade tacked on at the end. That means properly sized HVAC equipment instead of an oversized unit that cycles constantly, insulation suited to Central Florida's humidity, and windows and doors selected to cut down on heat gain without sacrificing natural light.
The result is a home that's more comfortable day to day and easier to maintain over time, since equipment that isn't working harder than it needs to tends to last longer. If lowering your future utility costs is a priority, tell us early. Energy-efficient choices are far easier to build in during design than to add after the fact.
Our Warranty & Commitment to Quality
Every new home we build comes with a builder's warranty, and our highest-tier Florida general contractor license means you're working with a team held to the state's top standard for residential construction.
Beyond the paperwork, quality control on a custom build comes down to who's actually on site checking the work. Because we manage the project ourselves instead of handing it off to a chain of subcontractors who never talk to each other, the same team that scoped your project is the team verifying it at every stage, from the framing inspection to the final walkthrough.
That kind of accountability is part of why homeowners across Central Florida choose a custom home builder who treats their build like a partnership, not a transaction.
Why Homeowners Choose BittnerSweet Co
• Design-Build Expertise: Simplify your project with a single point of contact.
• Licensed & Insured: Trust in a team with the highest-tier GC license in Florida.
• Architect Partnerships: Get matched with the best architects for your style and needs.
• Family-Owned & Operated: Enjoy personalized service from a team that treats you like family.
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Attention to Detail: From foundation to finishes, we ensure perfection at every stage.
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"Professional and excellent follow-up. It's refreshing to find a contractor who sticks to their word and delivers the information as promised. Robb is the contractor who comes through as promised."
- M. Miller (via Google)
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“Amazing family owned general contracting and design company. The owners worked one on one with my husband and I to help tailor and curate an amazing design. Both were very receptive and eager to accommodate any little change I wanted. I’m a visual person so having a 3D rendering of my proposed remodel really helped me invasion my space. They knocked it out of the park with the design!”
- Arianne Moffat (via Google)
Related Services
Not every project starts from an empty lot. If you already own a home in Greater Orlando and want to reimagine it rather than build new, our whole-home renovation services cover that same level of design-build coordination for existing properties.
If your new build includes a kitchen or bathroom that deserves the same level of custom detail as the rest of the house, our
kitchen remodeling page shows the materials and craftsmanship we bring to those spaces, whether they're part of a new build or a standalone project.
For a closer look at what a custom build in this area actually looks like from start to finish, read our blog post on
new home construction in Winter Park, which walks through one recent project in detail.
FAQs About New Home Construction
Do I need to hire an architect separately?
Not necessarily. While we don't have architects on staff, we partner with top architects and designers across Greater Orlando and can match you with the right professional for your project, so you get experienced design without having to find and vet someone on your own.
How long does it take to build a new home?
Most custom homes we build in the Orlando area take 8 to 14 months from groundbreaking to final walkthrough, depending on size, design complexity, and permitting timelines. We'll give you a realistic, project-specific schedule once your design and permits are finalized.
Do you handle permits and inspections for new construction in Florida?
Yes. We manage all required permits and coordinate inspections with local building departments to keep your project compliant with Florida and county codes, so you're not the one tracking down approvals.
Can you help me select materials and finishes for my new home?
Yes. Our team works with you at every stage of material and finish selection, helping you choose options that match your style, hold up in Florida's climate, and stay within your budget.
What's the difference between new construction and a whole-home renovation?
New construction means building a custom home from the ground up, starting with your lot. A whole-home renovation works with your home's existing structure to update layouts, finishes, and systems. If you already own a home and want to reimagine it rather than build new, our whole-home renovation services may be the better fit, and we're happy to talk through which approach fits your goals.
Do you build custom homes in Winter Park, Maitland, and Altamonte Springs?
Yes. BittnerSweet Co is based in Maitland, FL and builds custom homes throughout Greater Orlando, including new construction homes in Winter Park, FL and Altamonte Springs. Visit our Winter Park service area page to see how we approach new construction in that community specifically.
Can I include kitchen or bathroom upgrades as part of my new construction build?
Yes. Custom kitchens and bathrooms get designed in from the start of your build, not added on afterward. Our kitchen remodeling page shows the same craftsmanship and materials we bring to new construction projects.
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