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Kansas City · Overland Park · Scottsdale

Custom Homes, Built Without Compromise.

A design-build partner for refined contemporary residences, whole-home renovations, and corporate housing.

Contemporary custom home exterior with black metal cladding and warm wood accents, built by Hickok Homes
2 Markets Served: Kansas City & Scottsdale

About Hickok Homes

A design-build studio for homeowners who care about how a house is actually made.

Led by owner James Hickok, our team designs and builds custom homes, whole-home renovations, and additions across Kansas City, Overland Park, and Scottsdale. We keep architecture, budgeting, and craftsmanship under one accountable roof, so every project — from a powder room refresh to a ground-up custom home — gets the same level of attention.

Our Story & Team →

Why Hickok Homes

Craftsmanship You Can Verify, Not Just Promises

One Accountable Team

Design, budgeting, and construction stay under one roof, so nothing gets lost between separate firms.

Transparent Budgeting

Line-item budgets before construction begins mean allowances and change orders are never a surprise.

Two-Climate Expertise

We build for Midwest seasons in Kansas City and desert conditions in Scottsdale — and engineer for both correctly.

A Vetted Trade Bench

Long-standing trade partners deliver consistent craftsmanship project after project.

How It Works

Our Design-Build Process

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We learn your goals, budget range, and site or property before any design work starts.

  2. 02

    Design

    Architecture and material selections are developed and refined together with you.

  3. 03

    Pre-Construction

    Permitting, engineering, and a transparent line-item budget are finalized.

  4. 04

    Construction

    Your dedicated project manager runs scheduled site walks and weekly updates.

  5. 05

    Walkthrough & Warranty

    A guided final walkthrough and ongoing warranty support close out every project.

Leadership

Meet the Founder

James Hickok, founder and owner of Hickok Homes

James Hickok

Founder & Owner

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

Hickok Homes takes immense pride in their craftsmanship. From the foundation to the finishing touches, every aspect of their homes is meticulously executed. James and his team of skilled people possesses the expertise and experience to bring a dream home to life. Hickok Homes ensures that each home they build is a testament to quality and durability. Very highly recommend!

Tiff Google Review
★★★★★

It was an awesome experience from start to finish. The whole team at Hickok helped bring our vision to life. They worked fast, efficiently, and within our budget during a tough economic environment for construction. Not only will we use them again, but we have recommended them to family and friends.

Ben Walnick Google Review
★★★★★

We interviewed several custom home builders in Scottsdale before choosing Hickok Homes. From the first meeting to the final walkthrough, the process was organized and professional. Our home turned out even better than we imagined.

Monica Wilburn Google Review
★★★★★

As an architect, Hickok Homes is a special builder to work with. James cares deeply about quality and details. His team can execute designs within real budgets and on real schedules. I’m looking forward to working more with Hickok Homes in the future!

Charlie Russell Google Review
★★★★★

Hickok and his team have made buying our new home an excellent experience. All team members responded quickly to questions. The quality of our new home is exceptional. The design, details, and finishes are stunning! We could not be happier and highly recommend Hickok Homes!

Romeo Marley Google Review
★★★★★

James and his team did a spectacular job on our remodel. Everyone comments on how beautiful the house is now. Amazing work!

Phillip Wolff Google Review

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Featured

Featured In & Recognized By

Parade of Homes – Greater Kansas City
Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
FOX 4 DesignKC Magazine – 2025 Award Winner
Top Companies – Home Builders in Kansas City
Kansas City Business Journal Building Business News (Aug–Sep 2024)
ENERGY STAR Partner
Artisan Home Tour – Greater Kansas City The Real Estate Book & New Home Guide
2Markets: Kansas City & Scottsdale
100%In-House Design-Build Management
1Dedicated Project Manager Per Build
5★Client-First Service Standard

Service Areas

Building & Remodeling Across Two Metros

Kansas City Metro

Kansas City · Overland Park · Lee's Summit · Leawood · Brookside & Waldo · Blue Springs · Independence · Liberty · Gladstone · North Kansas City · Parkville · Raymore · Prairie Village · Lenexa · Olathe · Shawnee · Mission · Merriam

Phoenix Metro

Scottsdale · Paradise Valley · Fountain Hills · Cave Creek · Carefree · Peoria · Glendale · Chandler · Gilbert · Mesa · Tempe · North Phoenix · Arcadia · Biltmore · Desert Ridge

Fully furnished open-concept living and dining space

Beyond Building

Fully Furnished Corporate Housing in Kansas City

Move-in ready executive homes for relocation, business travel, and extended stays — fully furnished, professionally managed, and available on flexible terms.

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