Greater Cincinnati's legacy custom home builder — designing and building one-of-a-kind homes since 1940.
Every Dennis Ott home starts with a conversation — about how you live, the rooms you actually use, the details worth getting right. From that conversation we design and build a home that belongs to no one else: thoughtfully sited, carefully proportioned, and made to last.
We’ve been doing this since 1940. Four generations of one family, working with architects, designers, and homeowners across Greater Cincinnati to build homes that outlast trends. We take on a limited number of projects each year so every home receives the attention we’d expect for our own.
Six things every Dennis Ott client can expect — whether the home is 3,000 square feet or 12,000.
Founded in 1940 and still family-run. Our trade partners — many of whom have worked with us for decades — build the way we do: meticulously.
One team, one contract, one point of accountability from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Before we draw a floor plan we walk the lot, study sightlines, and plan for light, privacy, and grading.
Classical proportions. Honest materials. Trim and millwork that hold up to close inspection — because they'll be looked at every day.
One project manager is your point of contact for the entire build. Weekly updates. Clean, orderly sites. Subcontractors who answer to one person, not a committee.
You see real numbers as the design evolves, not after. We give you a defensible budget early so you can plan.
A custom home typically takes 12 to 18 months from first meeting to move-in. Here's what that looks like.
A no-pressure conversation about how you live, what you've outgrown, and what you've always wanted. We review sites, budgets, and timelines honestly.
We partner with your architect, or introduce you to one of ours, to develop a plan that fits the site and the way you live. You see pricing as the design evolves — not after.
A dedicated selections coordinator walks you through finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, and millwork. The pace is set by you, not by the schedule.
A single project manager is your point of contact for the full duration of construction. Weekly updates. Clean, orderly sites. No surprises.
A full walkthrough before you move in. A one-year warranty review after. We stay in touch long after the keys change hands — most of our work comes from clients and neighbors of clients.
We build across Greater Cincinnati, with a particular focus on communities where architectural character and lot quality matter: the West Side of Cincinnati, Indian Hill, Hyde Park, Mariemont, Madeira, Mason, Montgomery, Wyoming, and Terrace Park.
Building in an established neighborhood comes with its own considerations — setbacks, mature trees, and neighbors who care. We’ve worked with most townships and permitting body in the area and know how to move a project forward without shortcuts.
If you already own a lot, we’ll come walk it. If you don’t, we can help you find one.
A small sample of recent custom homes. Every home is different; the standard of craft is the same.
True custom homes in Greater Cincinnati typically start around $400 per square foot, and final cost depends on the site, finishes, and complexity of the design. We’ll give you a defensible budget early in the design process — before you’re too far in to adjust.
Plan on 12 to 18 months from first meeting to move-in. Design typically runs 4 to 6 months, permitting 1 to 2, and construction 8 to 12. Sites with difficult grading, complex permitting, or long lead-time materials can extend that.
No. We can walk lots with you and help evaluate fit before you commit. We have longstanding relationships with real estate agents and land specialists across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and we’re happy to make introductions.
A semi-custom home starts from a floor plan a builder has already drawn and lets you choose finishes. A true custom home starts from your site and your life — the floor plan, elevations, and every detail are designed for you. Both can be beautiful; only one is truly yours.
We build across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. If your site is within about an hour of downtown Cincinnati, we can likely help.
We build a significant portion of our homes on tear-down lots in established neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Loveland, Indian Hill, and Mariemont.
Every Dennis Ott home is built above code for envelope, insulation, and mechanical performance. We also offer LEED-certified builds for homeowners who want independently verified energy performance — something very few Cincinnati builders offer.
We take on a limited number of custom homes each year. If you're considering a build in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, or Southeast Indiana, the earlier we talk, the better we can help.
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