The Valnova Bowers at dusk, a Bachman custom home in Valnova, Eagle, Idaho

ABOUT US · NAMPA, IDAHO

About Bob and Lisa Bachman

A family-owned builder with a code official's eye and a planner's head for land.

Bachman Custom Homes is a family-owned luxury home builder in Nampa, Idaho, led by Bob Bachman, a builder with nearly three decades in construction and about 15 years with the City of Kuna, and Lisa Bachman, AICP, a planner with 25 years in planning and civil engineering. We do most of our work in-house.

WHO WE ARE

Who are Bob and Lisa Bachman?

We are a husband-and-wife team, and Bachman Custom Homes is our family business. We build high-end custom homes, spec homes and commercial projects across the Treasure Valley and Garden Valley, from offices in Nampa and Garden Valley. Our custom homes are built for the way each family actually lives, and every one carries our name.

Bob runs the company as President and CEO. Lisa is our Vice President, and since March 2024 she has worked in the business full-time. Between us we bring the two things most builders have to hire out: a deep knowledge of building codes and inspections, and a professional planner's understanding of land, zoning and the approvals that come before a shovel goes in the ground.

PRESIDENT / CEOBob BachmanNearly three decades in construction; about 15 years with the City of Kuna, from building inspector to Public Works Director.
VICE PRESIDENTLisa Bachman, AICP25 years in planning and civil engineering; 17 years at J-U-B Engineers; with the company full-time since March 2024.
The Marguerite by Bachman Custom Homes
02 / BOB

What does Bob bring
to your build?

For nearly three decades Bob has worked in construction in almost every way there is: building custom and spec homes, new shops, remodels, budgeting and commercial projects. He also spent about 15 years with the City of Kuna, including years as a building inspector, and finished as the city's Public Works Director, responsible for oversight of the city's infrastructure.

That background shows up on every job site. Bob has spent years on the other side of the inspection, so he knows what a code official looks for and builds to pass it the first time. Through the company he has also provided building inspections for Boise County. When clients first sit down with him, he likes to say: "We don't start pulling out a stack of plans. We start with a conversation."

  • President and CEO of Bachman Custom Homes
  • Nearly three decades in the construction industry
  • About 15 years with the City of Kuna, ending as Public Works Director
  • On site at our Parade of Homes entries to answer questions in person
The Mason by Bachman Custom Homes
03 / LISA

What does Lisa bring
to your build?

Lisa has spent 25 years in planning and civil engineering. She holds a degree in political science and the AICP planning certification, and for 17 years she worked at J-U-B Engineers as a project manager, senior planner and Boise area manager. For about eight years before joining full-time, she handled financing, planning and design for our company on the side.

Today she leads design and planning with our clients. Lisa is the one who finds the handles, the lighting and the finishes that make a house feel like yours, and she knows how to read a plat, a zoning code and a site plan before you commit to a lot. Our design and architecture service, including in-house staging and design through LD Luxury Staging & Design, grew out of that work.

The Terrace Lakes Cabin by Bachman Custom Homes
04 / HOW WE BUILD

Why do we do most
of the work in-house?

Most of the people who touch your home work for us. We do our own framing, siding, finish work, electrical and masonry, and we work with trusted subcontractors for the rest. Keeping the majority of the work in-house lets us control quality and keep the schedule moving without cutting corners.

It also keeps communication simple. You talk to Bob and Lisa, not a chain of project managers. Our custom home process walks you from budget and first meeting to final walkthrough and move-in, and you can meet the people behind our homes on our team page.

The Terrace Lakes Cabin by Bachman Custom Homes
05 / RECOGNITION

What have our
homes won?

We have entered five Parade homes since 2024. The Cody won Best Overall at the 2026 Snake River Valley Parade of Homes and swept all six judged awards in its category. The Jane earned 2nd Place People's Choice and the Primary Bedroom award in its category at the 2026 Spring Boise Parade of Homes. The Welles took 1st Place Best Kitchen (Platinum tier) at the 2024 Snake River Valley Parade of Homes. See every result on our awards and Parade of Homes page.

The recognition we value most comes from the families we build for. Read what they say on our reviews page.

The Valnova Bowers by Bachman Custom Homes
06 / WHERE WE WORK

Where do
we build?

We build across Ada, Canyon and Boise counties: Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Star, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, Emmett and the mountain communities of Garden Valley. We build on our own lots in communities like Valnova, Terra View and Lone Star Ranch, and on land our clients already own.

If you are comparing builders, start with our list of questions to ask a custom home builder. We are happy to answer every one of them. And if you want to build with us rather than for us, see careers.

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION / 14 HOMES

Every home has a story.

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Every home in the collection, with photos, plans and details.

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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Frequently asked
questions.

Is Bachman Custom Homes family-owned?

Yes. Bachman Custom Homes is owned and run by Bob and Lisa Bachman. Bob is President and CEO and Lisa, AICP, is Vice President. You work directly with the two of us, along with an in-house crew that handles framing, siding, finish work, electrical and masonry on our homes.

Where is Bachman Custom Homes located?

Our office is at 4270 E Amity Ave, Nampa, ID 83687, and we also have an office in Garden Valley. We build across the Treasure Valley, including Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Star, Kuna, Nampa and Caldwell, plus Garden Valley. Call us at 208-577-8794 to set up a first meeting.

Does Bachman Custom Homes build commercial projects?

Yes. Alongside custom homes we build commercial new construction and tenant improvements, including restaurant, fitness and wellness spaces. Our commercial work has included a restaurant in Kuna, fitness and wellness spaces, and site work on Bogus Basin Mountain. Call 208-577-8794 to talk through a commercial project and its timeline.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Let’s talk about your home.

Call Bob and Lisa at 208-577-8794 or send an inquiry. We build across Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Nampa and the Treasure Valley.

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