What is included in a custom new home build?

A custom new home build typically includes planning, architectural design, engineering coordination, permitting, site preparation, construction, finish selections, inspections, and final project completion.

Does EDR Design Build handle design and construction?

Yes. EDR Design Build is a design-build firm, which means the design, permitting coordination, construction, and project management are handled through one integrated team.

Do you help with permits for new construction?

Yes. EDR Design Build helps manage the permit process, including plans, engineering coordination, city submittals, revisions, and inspection coordination.

What areas do you serve for new construction?

EDR Design Build provides new construction and custom home building services throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Los Gatos, San Jose, Saratoga, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside, and nearby communities.

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Custom Homes

ONE-OF-A-KIND HOMES DESIGNED AROUND HOW YOU LIVE

Not a plan from a catalog. A home shaped by your family, your property, and the way you want to live — designed and built by one team that's been there from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.

DESIGNED AROUND YOUR LIFE

A true custom home starts with you, not a template. EDR Design Build works with Bay Area homeowners to turn a lot, a list of must-haves, and a vision into a residence that fits their lifestyle today and for decades to come. Every elevation, floor plan, and finish is designed specifically for your family and your site.

Fully Custom Architecture —Modern, transitional, farmhouse, Mediterranean, or something entirely your own — every plan is drawn from scratch for your property.

Lifestyle-Driven Floor Plans — Home offices, multigenerational suites, wine rooms, home gyms, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, planned around how you actually spend your day.

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Site-Specific Design — Homes oriented for views, natural light, privacy, and the realities of hillside and sloped Bay Area lots.

Luxury Finishes & Craftsmanship — Custom cabinetry, natural stone, designer lighting, and architectural details built with precision.

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Smart, Energy-Efficient Living — Solar-ready and all-electric designs, EV charging, whole-home automation, and high-performance windows and insulation.

Guided Selections — Our design team walks you through every material, fixture, and finish so your home reflects your style and stays aligned with your budget.

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OUR SWEET SPOT

EDR Design Build specializes in high-end custom homes throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Our clients are homeowners who want more than a house — they want a residence that is unmistakably theirs, with thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, and no detail left to chance. They value a builder who listens, communicates clearly, and stays accountable from concept through move-in. That's exactly the experience our design-build process is built to deliver.

WHAT SETS EDR APART

We are not a volume builder, and we don't sell pre-drawn plans with a few upgrades. Every custom home we build is designed and managed by a seasoned, hands-on team led by engineers and builders with decades of experience in high-end residential construction. When you build with EDR, you work directly with Sarmad and Eddie — the people who design your home are the same people accountable for building it.

Your vision, our expertise, one team from start to finish. Put us to the test.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A custom home is designed specifically for you and your property rather than adapted from a stock plan. Layout, architecture, materials, and finishes are all chosen around your lifestyle, your lot, and your goals.
New construction refers to any ground-up build, including teardown rebuilds and SB9 projects. A custom home is new construction designed entirely around one homeowner's vision. EDR Design Build handles both — learn more on our New Construction & Teardown Rebuild page.
Yes. While most clients use our integrated design-build team, we're happy to review existing plans or collaborate with your architect.

Yes. Many Bay Area properties come with slopes, tight setbacks, or tricky access. Our engineering-led team plans for site conditions from day one so there are fewer surprises once construction begins.
EDR Design Build builds custom homes throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Los Gatos, San Jose, Saratoga, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside, and surrounding communities.