Kansas City Metro · Johnson County
Custom Home Builder
Gardner, Kansas
Ground-up custom homes and whole-home renovations in one of the Kansas City metro’s fastest-growing Johnson County communities.
What We Do in Gardner
Custom Building & Renovation Services
Custom Home Building
Ground-up custom homes for Gardner’s growing community of new residents.
Learn More →Kitchen Remodeling
Open kitchens built for gathering, finished to hold up through real Kansas seasons.
Learn More →Bathroom Remodeling
Primary suites rebuilt with genuine spa-level finishes.
Learn More →Multifamily Construction
Design-build management for multi-unit residential projects.
Learn More →Apartment Construction
Design-build management for apartment and multi-unit projects.
Learn More →Commercial Construction
One accountable team for commercial and tenant-improvement construction.
Learn More →Commercial Roofing
Roofing scoped and managed with the same accountable process.
Learn More →Corporate Housing
Furnished extended-stay housing for relocations and renovation timelines.
Learn More →Home Remodeling
Whole-home renovations that update structure, systems, and finishes.
Learn More →Home Additions
Room additions and second stories tied cleanly into your existing home.
Learn More →Project Gallery
Recent Hickok Homes Craftsmanship
Why Hickok Homes
Built Without Compromise
Design-Build Expertise
An award-winning team recognized as a top custom home builder across our Arizona and Kansas City-area markets.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
One team accountable for design, budget, and construction from start to finish.
Transparent Project Management
Line-item budgets before construction begins, so allowances and change orders are never a surprise.
Thoughtful Planning
A vetted trade bench of long-standing partners who deliver consistent craftsmanship project after project.
Gardner Expertise
Building Considerations in Gardner
Our Gardner projects span both new builds for incoming residents and whole-home renovations for established homeowners, all run by a single accountable project management team from initial budget through final walkthrough. Because Gardner’s housing stock reflects the city’s rapid growth, spanning several different eras of development, we start every renovation with a careful assessment of the existing structure and systems before finalizing scope and budget. New construction, by contrast, benefits from Gardner’s deliberate, intentional approach to planning growth, which tends to make site conditions and infrastructure more predictable to design around from the very first site visit.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
“James and his team did a spectacular job on our remodel. Everyone comments on how beautiful the house is now.”
Phillip Wolff 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.”
Charlie Russell Google Review
“Hickok Homes takes immense pride in their craftsmanship. From the foundation to the finishing touches, every aspect of their homes is meticulously executed.”
Tiff Google Review
Communities We Serve Near Gardner
Gardner — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hickok Homes build custom homes in Gardner, KS?
Yes. We build ground-up custom homes throughout Gardner as part of our broader Kansas City metro market, serving both new residents and homeowners in established neighborhoods.
How long does it take to build a custom home in Gardner?
Most fully custom homes in the area take 10 to 16 months to construct once permits are issued, depending on size, site conditions, and finish level.
Does Hickok Homes renovate homes in Gardner’s established neighborhoods?
Yes. Alongside new construction for Gardner’s growing population, we manage whole-home renovations for owners of the city’s earlier-built housing stock.
Can Hickok Homes work with my own architect?
Yes. We partner with independent architects and designers, coordinating construction documents and permitting around a design already underway.
Does Hickok Homes build commercial projects in Gardner?
Yes. Gardner’s position along the I-35 logistics corridor supports a meaningful amount of commercial and distribution-related construction, and we manage commercial and tenant-improvement projects throughout the area.
What permitting process applies to projects in Gardner?
Projects in Gardner move through the city’s building permit process alongside standard Johnson County inspections, and we coordinate that submission and inspection scheduling directly as part of every project.
Is Hickok Homes experienced building in both Kansas City and Arizona climates?
Yes. We’ve built custom homes and remodels in both the four-season Kansas City market, including Gardner, and the desert conditions around Scottsdale, so our construction specifications are engineered for the climate you’re actually building in.
Can you finish a basement as part of a renovation?
Yes. Finishing a basement to add genuine living space is one of the more common renovation requests we see in Gardner’s established housing stock.
Does Hickok Homes build multifamily or apartment projects near Gardner?
Yes. Gardner’s rapid population growth has increased demand for multifamily and apartment construction in the area, and we manage those projects with the same design-build accountability we bring to single-family work.
Do you offer a warranty on construction work in Gardner?
Yes, our work is backed by a workmanship warranty in addition to manufacturer warranties on installed systems and materials. We review the specific terms with you before construction begins.
