Kansas City Metro · Johnson County, KS
Custom Home Builder
Merriam, Kansas
Home to Hickok Homes’ own Kansas City-area headquarters — the shortest possible distance between a design conversation and your job site.
Featured Work
Featured Craftsmanship Near Merriam
What We Do in Merriam
Custom Building & Renovation Services
Custom Home Building
Ground-up custom homes designed and managed by a team based right here in Merriam.
Learn More →Kitchen Remodeling
Open kitchens built for gathering, with fast turnaround since our office is minutes away.
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.
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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.
Merriam Expertise
Building Considerations in Merriam
Merriam is a compact, well-connected Johnson County city bordered by Overland Park, Mission, and Shawnee, with a housing stock spanning older established streets near downtown Merriam and newer infill construction further out. Because our own headquarters sits in Merriam, we scope every project here — large or small — against the real condition of the home or building, not a generic checklist, and we’re able to turn around a site visit or a budget conversation faster than a team working from across the metro.
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 Merriam
Merriam — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hickok Homes actually based in Merriam?
Yes. Our Kansas City-area headquarters is physically located in Merriam, which means our Merriam clients get the shortest possible distance between a design conversation and a job site visit.
Does being headquartered in Merriam change how you handle projects there?
In practical terms, yes. We can turn around a site visit, a budget revision, or a quick material decision faster in Merriam than anywhere else we serve, simply because our office is minutes away.
What parts of Merriam do you build and remodel in?
All of it — from the older established streets near downtown Merriam to the newer infill construction further out. Merriam is a compact, well-connected city, so very little of it is more than a short drive from any other part.
Do you take on smaller projects in Merriam?
Yes. Because we’re headquartered here, Merriam is where we most often take on smaller, faster-turnaround projects, like a focused kitchen refresh, alongside the larger renovations and custom builds we handle metro-wide.
What county is Merriam in?
Merriam sits in Johnson County, Kansas, bordered by Overland Park, Mission, and Shawnee.
Does Hickok Homes build custom homes in Merriam?
Yes. We build ground-up custom homes in Merriam and across the Kansas City metro, using the same design-build process on every project regardless of size.
Does Hickok Homes handle commercial projects in Merriam?
Yes. We manage commercial construction, multifamily, apartment, and roofing projects in Merriam with the same in-house, accountable process we use on our residential work.
What’s the housing stock like in Merriam?
Merriam’s housing stock ranges from older, established homes near the downtown core to newer infill construction, so renovation scope varies considerably from property to property. We assess each home individually before finalizing a plan.
Can Hickok Homes work with my own architect on a Merriam project?
Yes. We coordinate construction documents and permitting around a design already underway, in addition to offering full design-build service.
How quickly can Hickok Homes respond to a project in Merriam?
Faster than almost anywhere else we serve — since our headquarters is in Merriam, a site visit or in-person conversation rarely requires more than a short drive for our team.