SHOP ALL BIRMINGHAM, AL HOMEBUILDERS

Shopping for a new-construction home in Birmingham can feel a little like speed-dating: lots of builders, lots of neighborhoods, lots of floor plans… and no one telling you the real differences. That’s where I come in.

This page pulls together all the major home builders in the Birmingham, AL area — from the big national names like DR Horton and Smith Douglas to beloved local builders such as Willow Homes, Signature, Harris Doyle, Newcastle, and Holland Homes. If you’ve been Googling things like “best builders in Birmingham,” “who builds in Vestavia Hills,” “new construction neighborhoods near me,” or “which builder has the best quality,” you’re in the right place.

Whether you're dreaming of walkable Homewood, the convenience of Hoover, the new-growth energy in Helena or McCalla, or the custom-build pockets of Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook, this guide gives you a clear starting point — and a strategy.

Why Use This Guide?

Most buyers bounce from website to website trying to answer questions like:

• Who are the best home builders in Birmingham, AL?
• Which neighborhoods offer new construction in 2025?
• What’s the difference between custom builders and production builders?
  Which builder fits my budget and timeline?
• Does building in Homewood, Vestavia, or Hoover cost more?
• What should I look for when comparing builders?

These are real search queries, and they’re exactly what this page is designed to answer.

Instead of handing you a random list of builders, I walk you through where they build, what buyers love about them, their typical price ranges, and the neighborhoods that match your lifestyle. This is the Birmingham new-construction headquarters you wish existed 3 searches ago.

Looking for a Specific Area?

Home builders in the Birmingham metro spread out differently depending on the neighborhood. Here’s a quick cheat sheet to help your search:

• Homewood, AL: Mostly custom builds, tear-downs, and small-lot infill builders like Willow, Twin, and local boutique teams.
• Vestavia Hills: Centennial and Kadco + scattered custom opportunities with high-end builders.
• Hoover: Signature Homes and Harris Doyle Homes.
• Helena, McCalla, Calera, Alabaster: DR Horton, Newcastle, Adams, Smith Douglas, and several mid-size local builders.
• Chelsea & Trussville: A mix of national and local builders with strong neighborhood amenities.

If your brain’s already spinning, you’re exactly the person this page was built for.

Ready to Explore Birmingham’s Builders?

Start browsing below — or, if you’re already wondering things like “How much does it cost to build a house in Birmingham?”, “Where can I build in Vestavia Hills?”, or “Which builder has the best warranty?” — let’s talk through it together.

Finding the right builder isn’t about luck — it’s about local knowledge and strategy.

I’ve helped buyers navigate new construction in Birmingham for 25 years. Let’s find the builder (and neighborhood) that fits your life.