Do you have land that you want to build on? David Nicodemus can design you something unique, or he can take your vision and make it a reality! The first step is to get in touch with us so David can come out to your property and give you a quote.

Custom Home Construction Built Around Your Life
When it comes to building a custom home, you deserve more than a cookie-cutter process and generic designs. At Nicodemus Construction, we treat your new home as a personal blueprint — one that’s rooted in your daily routines, long-term goals, and how you want to feel in your space for years to come.
From initial planning through final punch list, our custom home construction services are designed to be clear, collaborative, and deeply tailored. We manage the process so you can focus on what matters most — making confident decisions about how you’ll live in your future home.
A Smarter, More Personal Build Process
No two custom home projects are alike — and we like it that way. Whether you’re working with an architect or starting from scratch, we guide you through the process with real clarity and experience. We’ve built hillside estates, infill homes, modern farmhouses, and everything in between. Through it all, we keep one priority front and center: you.
Here’s how we typically structure our process:
- Site assessment: Drainage, grading, zoning, and geological review
- Design coordination: Architect collaboration or in-house layout guidance
- Permitting: Full support with city approvals and plan checks
- Construction: Foundations, framing, and finish work done to exacting standards
- Final handoff: Detailed walkthroughs and continued support post-completion
Built With Regional Insight
California builds bring their own challenges — soil shifts, seismic zones, and strict local codes. We know what it takes to build for this climate and these communities.
Take our experience with coastal custom home projects in Ventura, where builds often involve hillside lots, ocean air exposure, and layered approval processes. Our work navigates these complexities while delivering homes that feel timeless, sturdy, and naturally integrated with their surroundings.
Or consider our custom home construction in Agoura Hills neighborhoods, where topography, aesthetic guidelines, and long-term site planning come into play. We’ve helped families design around daily rhythms and growing needs, creating homes that aren’t just beautiful — they’re built for real life.
What Makes Our Process Different
We know how overwhelming a full build can feel. That’s why we focus on clear planning and dependable communication from the start. With Nicodemus Construction, you’ll always know:
- Who’s managing your job and what comes next
- How we’re protecting your budget without cutting corners
- Which materials and systems we recommend — and why
- Where the timeline stands and what to expect at each stage
We’re not here to overwhelm you with jargon or rush you through decisions. We’re here to be your guide — translating design goals into buildable plans, and then executing them with care and precision.
What “Custom” Really Means to Us
To us, a custom home isn’t defined by expensive finishes — it’s defined by personal decisions. Maybe that means extra privacy between bedrooms. A home office that can double as a guest room. A kitchen made for Sunday meal prep, or a mudroom that finally makes school mornings easier.
We’ve built homes around multi-generational living, hybrid work routines, and wide-open entertaining needs. Our design approach always comes back to the same goal: helping you live better in your own space.
What Our Clients Often Ask
Is it possible to stay under budget with a fully custom home? Can we phase things out over time? What happens if we don’t have an architect yet?
The answers: Yes. Yes. And we can help with that. We believe in meeting you where you are — and guiding you toward where you want to go. That means honest budgeting, flexible scheduling, and real support at every decision point.
Let’s Talk About What You’re Building
If you’re thinking about building a home that reflects your values, your style, and your day-to-day life, let’s start a conversation. Whether you already own your lot or are just beginning to explore what’s possible, we’ll help you plan, build, and move into something that finally feels like yours — because it is.
“If you’re looking for a great general contractor to build a new, custom home, do a major remodel or take care of an important home improvement, look no further than Nicodemus Construction.
Dave Nicodemus is very knowledgeable about all aspects of residential construction and from the point of initial design to the completion of our project, he worked with us collaboratively. Project costs and the project timetable were thoroughly explained before work began. Dave kept us informed during the entire process. And, in the end, there were no big surprises in terms of overall cost or date of completion.
The quality of the work was excellent. The crews working for Nicodemus Construction are reliable professionals. They arrive at the worksite as expected, work hard, do good work and, then, clean up the site before leaving at the end of the day.
I give Nicodemus Construction the highest possible recommendation.”