Portfolio & precedent
Study completed residences—planning diagrams, elevations, interiors, pools, and artisan-level millwork—as you shape your architectural brief.
Florida · Michigan
Where your vision meets uncompromising craft.
Gallivan Custom Homes is a family-led builder creating exceptional residences—from first sketches and design alignment through construction and a composed hand-off. Elegant, discreet, and built to endure.
30+ years
Homebuilding leadership on your project—from national-scale oversight to hands-on craft.
Two generations
Father-and-sons team with shared standards and direct accountability.
FL & MI
Custom homes with market-specific expertise in South Florida and Michigan.
11,000+ homes
Depth informed by nationwide delivery—now concentrated on truly custom residences.
The Gallivan approach
Built right—every detail, every time.
We partner with discerning homeowners who expect clarity alongside beauty: transparent milestones, materials that perform, and interiors that quiet the noise of the world. Whether you’re anchoring a generational compound in Palm Beach County or shaping a waterfront retreat Up North—we carry the same standard to the job site daily.
Capability
Complete custom programs—tailored from site to stewardship.
Our site experience reflects how we collaborate in real life: you see precedent work, preview active opportunities, evaluate design narratives, then step into private planning with Nick and our field team.
Pipeline & properties
Follow gated communities, speculative builds, or owner-led sites as they progress—with photography, status, and concierge-level detail on request.
Visualization & technical design
Align on interior architecture, lighting intent, façade studies, and long-lead materials before shovels turn—guided by principals who obsess over sequencing.
Featured residences
Two recent completions to anchor the conversation.
Imagery illustrates scale and tone for client workshops. Naming, locations below, and excerpts are demo copy for presentations—substitute sanctioned Gallivan project data anytime.
Palm Trail Estate
A Mediterranean-modern compound with vaulted great room ceilings, disappearing glass to a resort pool, bronze-clad fireplaces, and a motor court sculpted for collectible vehicles.
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Orchard Lake Residence
Lake-oriented living with a chef’s kitchen wrapped in rift white oak, steel windows, and a climate-controlled wine wall—engineered for large-scale entertaining without losing warmth.
Explore portfolio →Process
Four deliberate chapters—no mystery, no noise.
We choreograph each phase so owners always know who is accountable, what decision is next, and how it rolls into field execution.
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Discovery & alignment
Site visits, program workshops, and investment modeling with Nick and pre-construction partners.
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Design development
Architect-of-record coordination, interior architecture, systems planning, and material boards.
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Build & commissioning
Field leadership with weekly executive updates, gallery-quality inspections, and vendor orchestration.
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Hand-off & care
Owner manuals, smart-home training, and continued access to the Gallivan team for seasonal needs.
Client voice
What high-trust collaboration feels like.
Illustrative messaging for presentations only—replace with verified testimonials when available.
“We expected craft. What we received was choreography—every trade was sequenced, every finish sample arrived labeled, and the Gallivans treated our home like their own legacy project.”
“Our Michigan lake build had zero tolerance for weather surprises. The team operated with financial-grade discipline yet still felt personal—exactly what we needed from a custom partner.”
Demonstration quotes for stakeholder reviews. Not attributed to actual clients without written approval.
Private consultations
Introduce your site, program, and calendar.
Share architectural inspiration, target occupancy, and investment guardrails—our team will respond with next steps. Direct line: Nick@GallivanCustoms.com · (703) 932-4900