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Renovated dining room with fireplace in a Lee's Summit-area custom home — Hickok Homes design-build craftsmanship

Kansas City Metro · East Side

Custom Home Builder
Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Ground-up custom homes and whole-home renovations on one of the metro’s most active new-construction markets.

Renovated entry hallway in a Lee's Summit-area custom home

Room to Build Exactly What You Want

One of the Metro’s Most Active New-Construction Markets

Lee’s Summit has grown into one of the most active new-construction markets on the Kansas City metro’s east side, with generous lot sizes, strong schools, and easy access to Longview Lake and Legacy Park drawing families who want room to build exactly the home they want. We build ground-up custom homes and manage full renovations throughout Lee’s Summit, from infill lots near the historic downtown district to larger suburban parcels further east, applying the same design-build accountability we bring to every project in the Kansas City metro.

Because so much of Lee’s Summit’s housing stock was built across several different decades and builders, renovation work here often means reconciling a home’s existing structure and systems with a homeowner’s current vision — opening up a closed-off 1990s floor plan, adding a primary suite, or finishing a basement to add genuine living space.

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Recent Hickok Homes Craftsmanship

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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.

Lee’s Summit Expertise

Building Considerations in Lee’s Summit

Our Lee’s Summit projects span both new builds on remaining lots and whole-home renovations, all run by a single accountable project management team from initial budget through final walkthrough. Because housing stock here spans several different decades and original builders, we start every renovation with a careful assessment of the existing structure and systems before finalizing scope and budget.

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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.”

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Communities We Serve Near Lee’s Summit

Lee’s Summit — Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hickok Homes build on an infill lot in Lee’s Summit?

Infill projects may be possible when zoning, setbacks, access and utilities support the proposed home. A site review is the first step.

Do you offer kitchen remodeling in Lee’s Summit?

Hickok Homes offers home remodeling services, including kitchen projects. A consultation helps define the design and construction scope.

Can you add a bathroom to an existing home?

A new bathroom may be feasible depending on available space, plumbing, structure and permits. The existing layout needs to be evaluated.

How do I prepare for a custom home consultation?

Share your lot address if available, desired layout, inspiration images, approximate budget and preferred schedule.

What affects custom home costs in Lee’s Summit?

Site preparation, square footage, design complexity, materials and finish selections can significantly affect the budget.

Can you help plan a whole-home renovation?

Yes. Discuss your priorities and the home’s existing condition to determine a practical renovation scope and sequence.

Does Hickok Homes build custom homes in Lee’s Summit?

Yes. We build ground-up custom homes on remaining infill and suburban lots throughout Lee’s Summit as part of our broader Kansas City metro market.

How long does it take to build a custom home in Lee’s Summit?

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.

Can you finish a basement as part of a renovation?

Yes. Finishing a basement to add genuine living space is one of the most common renovation requests we see in Lee’s Summit.

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.

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