Aerial view at dusk of a single-level Bachman custom home with a pergola and covered patio on a large rural lot

SERVICES · CUSTOM HOMES

Custom homes across the Treasure Valley

Bachman Custom Homes is a family-owned custom home builder based in Nampa, Idaho, building luxury homes across the Treasure Valley and Garden Valley. We design and build on your land or one of our lots, and our own crews handle framing, siding, electrical, masonry and finish work, so quality stays in our hands.

Custom homes across the Treasure Valley by Bachman Custom HomesSERVICES · CUSTOM HOMES
01 / THREE WAYS TO BUILD WITH US

Fully custom, one of our plans,
or a home that is ready now.

People often ask whether we are a custom builder or a spec builder. The honest answer is both, and it helps to know the difference before you call. A fully custom home starts with a conversation, not a stack of plans. We learn how you live, then shape the floor plan, exterior and finishes around you and your land.

If one of our floor plans already feels close, we can build it as drawn or adjust it, and you still make your own selections. If you would rather skip the wait, our spec homes are built by the same crews with the same standard features, and you can walk through them before you buy. See what is on the market now on homes for sale.

Not sure which path fits? Our guide to custom vs semi-custom vs production homes lays out the trade-offs in plain language.

Custom homes across the Treasure Valley by Bachman Custom Homes
02 / WHY BUILD CUSTOM

Why our clients build
instead of buying.

These are the reasons we hear most often when a family decides to build:

  • Avoid the competitive resale market and the compromises that come with it.
  • Pick exactly where your home is built, on land you own or one of our lots.
  • Choose your own flooring, wall coverings, amenities and appliances.
  • Shape every room around your needs, your personality and your style.
  • See the quality for yourself, with optional walkthroughs during construction.
Custom homes across the Treasure Valley by Bachman Custom Homes
03 / HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT

Most of the work is
done by our own crews.

We understand the worries that come with new construction. Our answer is to keep most of the work in-house: our own team handles framing, siding, finish work, electrical and masonry, and we bring in trusted subcontractors we know well for the rest. That gives us more control over quality and schedule than hiring out every trade.

Bob Bachman spent about 15 years with the City of Kuna, including years as a building inspector, before finishing there as Public Works Director. Lisa Bachman, AICP, joined the company full time in March 2024 after a long career in planning and civil engineering. Codes, permits and site planning are familiar ground for both of them. Meet the people behind your build on our team page.

“The majority of their work is done in house, which sets them apart from other builders & is definitely a benefit to their clients, as they seem to have more control over what's happening.”

Nicole M., Google review

OUR SERVICES

Custom home services

Custom homes across the Treasure Valley by Bachman Custom Homes
05 / STANDARD, NOT BASIC

What comes standard in
a Bachman home.

Our standard specifications include Thermador appliances, quartz or granite countertops, a soft-close cabinet package, 10-foot ceilings with coffered or vaulted areas per plan, a tankless water heater, a 92% efficient gas furnace, 2x6 exterior walls, R-38 attic insulation, a conditioned crawl space and a finished, insulated garage. Standard specifications are subject to change, so we confirm the list for your home in writing. The full list is in our standard features.

Custom homes across the Treasure Valley by Bachman Custom Homes
06 / PROOF

Award-winning Parade
homes.

Our homes have been judged side by side with the valley's best builders. 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.

Browse finished homes in our portfolio, or see every result on our awards page.

HOW IT WORKS

Our custom home building process

Every build follows the same 10 steps, from identifying your budget to your Certificate of Occupancy. Our typical build time is 6 to 8 months, and it varies with home size, complexity, weather and material availability. Each step is explained on how we build: our custom home process.

The Bachman Custom Homes 10-step building process: identify your budget, meet with the builder, retainer contract and deposit, finalize floor plan, sign build contract, permitting and construction, interior design appointments, walkthroughs during construction, final walkthrough and homeowner orientation, certificate of occupancy and move-in.
Download the process PDF

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Four looks to start from

Our design team pulls together a mood board for each look, so your interior design appointments start from a style you already love. Try any of them on a real Bachman room in our design studio.

  • Cozy Cottage mood board: blue and white tile, veined marble, a bronze bell pendant, a clawfoot tub, a vaulted living room with a fireplace and a warm paint palette.

    Cozy Cottage

  • Dark and Moody mood board: black cabinetry, a crystal chandelier, a copper bridge faucet, a stone shower, a dark library with a fireplace, gray paint swatches and parquet wood.

    Dark & Moody

  • Farmhouse mood board: a whitewashed stone fireplace with a wood mantel, green fabric, gray stone tile, an iron ring chandelier, a stone entry hall and a gray paint palette.

    Farmhouse

  • Modern mood board: white veined quartz, black and white checker tile, a lit home bar, a modern farmhouse exterior, a live-edge dining table and warm neutral swatches.

    Modern

Custom homes across the Treasure Valley by Bachman Custom Homes
09 / BEYOND HOMES

Shops and
commercial work.

We also build large residential shops, and we take on commercial construction, including new commercial builds and tenant improvements. Ready to talk about your project? Contact Bachman Custom Homes or call 208-577-8794.

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION / 14 HOMES

Every home has a story.

01 / 14

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

Explore the full build gallery ↗

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Frequently asked
questions.

What qualifies as a custom home?

A custom home is designed for one owner and one piece of land instead of being picked from a fixed menu. At Bachman Custom Homes, the floor plan, exterior, finishes and specialty spaces are shaped around how you live. You can start from a blank page or adapt one of our existing floor plans.

Are custom homes worth it?

For most of our clients, yes, because they get the location, layout and finishes they want instead of compromising on a resale home. Custom does ask more of you: more decisions and a typical 6 to 8 month build. If a home that fits your life matters to you, the trade is usually worth it.

Is it more expensive to custom build a home?

It can be, because the design and choices are made for you alone. Your budget, square footage, lot and finishes drive the number far more than the word custom. That is why our process starts with identifying your budget and, if needed, a lender pre-approval, before any plan is finalized.

Who is a reputable custom home builder in Idaho?

Look for verified awards, real reviews and a builder you can meet in person. Bachman Custom Homes is family-owned and based in Nampa. The Cody won Best Overall at the 2026 Snake River Valley Parade of Homes, and The Jane earned 2nd Place People's Choice at the 2026 Spring Boise Parade of Homes. Read our reviews.

Do you build outside the Treasure Valley?

Yes. Along with Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Star, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton and Emmett, we build in the mountains around Garden Valley, where we keep a second office. The Gale and The Marguerite are in South Fork Landing, and we built The Terrace Lakes Cabin at Northridge at Terrace Lakes.

Sources

3 references, all public
  1. Snake River Valley Parade of Homes 2026, SRVBCA
  2. Boise Parade of Homes, Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho
  3. Bachman Custom Homes standard features (PDF)

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Let's talk about your build

Tell us about your land, your timeline and the home you have in mind, and we will set up a first conversation.

Contact Bachman Custom Homes