Vertical Custom Homes

09/03/2026

Building a custom home comes with countless decisions—and a well-planned budget shouldn’t mean compromising your vision.

Value engineering is about understanding where your investment will have the greatest impact, identifying opportunities to spend more strategically, and making informed choices without sacrificing the quality, functionality or design that make your home exceptional.

In our latest blog, The Smart Homeowner’s Guide to Value Engineering Your Custom Home, we explore how thoughtful planning can help you get more from your custom home investment.

Read the full article: https://verticalcustomhomes.com/the-smart-homeowners-guide-to-value-engineering-your-custom-home/

Photo Credit: Ryan Gamma Photography

08/26/2026

Sophisticated, inviting and designed with a point of view.

Casa Chic is a celebration of custom design—where refined details, modern finishes and thoughtfully curated spaces come together to create a home with its own distinctive personality.

It’s a perfect example of what custom homebuilding should be: not simply creating a beautiful house, but creating a home that feels uniquely yours.

Explore more of Casa Chic:
https://verticalcustomhomes.com/projects/casa-chic/

Ready to bring your vision home? Let’s start the conversation.

Interiors by: Trade Mark Interiors
Photo Credit: Ryan Gamma Photography

08/19/2026

Modern coastal living, elevated.

This recently completed Vertical Custom Homes project brings together clean architectural lines, sophisticated finishes and a relaxed coastal sensibility—creating a home that feels distinctly Florida while embracing a refined, modern aesthetic.

Every space reflects a thoughtful balance of form and function, with carefully considered details that make the home as beautiful to live in as it is to look at.

Explore Elevated Coastal Modernism and see more of this exceptional custom home:

https://verticalcustomhomes.com/projects/elevated-coastal-modernism/

Photo Credit: Ryan Gamma Photography

Rising above a windswept dune landscape, this Gulf-front, SweetSparkman designed home is composed as stacked horizontal planes — a floating, cantilevered form lifted on slender columns above the sand. The ground level opens as a shaded, breeze-through threshold to the pool deck, while the second...

08/12/2026

Hurricane season is a reality of living on Florida’s Gulf Coast—but how your home is designed and built can make all the difference.

For Sarasota custom home buyers, understanding Florida’s building codes is an important part of the process. From wind-resistant construction and impact protection to flood-zone requirements, today’s codes are designed with Florida’s unique coastal conditions in mind.

At Vertical Custom Homes, we believe building for Sarasota means designing for the way you want to live—and the environment you live in.

Our latest blog breaks down what custom home buyers should know about Florida’s building codes and hurricane-ready construction.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://verticalcustomhomes.com/hurricane-season-is-upon-us-heres-what-sarasota-custom-home-buyers-need-to-know-about-floridas-building-codes/

Photo Credit: Ryan Gamma Photography

08/05/2026

Sarasota or Manatee County—which is the better place to build your dream custom home?

For luxury homes in the $1–3 million range, the answer isn't always as straightforward as you might think.

Each county offers unique advantages, from lifestyle and location to lot availability, schools, taxes, and long-term value. The best choice depends on your priorities, your vision, and how you plan to live in your home for years to come.

If you're considering building a custom home in 2026, our latest blog breaks down the key differences to help you make an informed decision before you buy land or start designing.

Read the full article here:
https://verticalcustomhomes.com/sarasota-vs-manatee-county-where-to-build-your-1-3m-custom-home-in-2026/

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Photography: Ryan Gamma Photography

07/30/2026

Tomorrow is your last chance to vote in Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota 2026—and we'd be incredibly grateful for your support!

If Vertical Custom Homes has inspired you, worked with you, or helped bring your vision to life, please consider voting for us in these categories:

Best Builder for Home Renovation
Best Contractor
Best Luxury Condo Development

Cast your vote here:
https://bestof2026.sarasotamagazine.com/vote

07/27/2026

Voting for Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota 2026 has been extended through July 31, giving you even more time to support Vertical Custom Homes!

We'd be honored to earn your vote in:

• Best Builder for Home Renovation
• Best Contractor
• Best Luxury Condo Development

If you've trusted us with your home, followed our work, or simply appreciate thoughtful craftsmanship, we'd truly appreciate your support.

Vote today—and come back tomorrow to vote again!

https://bestof2026.sarasotamagazine.com

Thank you for helping us continue building extraordinary experiences and exceptional spaces.

07/23/2026

Should you buy the land first—or choose your custom home builder before purchasing a lot?

It's one of the biggest decisions you'll make when building a custom home, and the answer can have a significant impact on your budget, design possibilities, permitting process, and overall building experience.

In many cases, partnering with your builder first can help you avoid costly surprises by evaluating lot suitability, identifying hidden site costs, and ensuring your vision can actually be built on the property you're considering.

If you're thinking about building a luxury custom home in Sarasota, this guide will help you make the smartest first move.

Read the full blog here:
https://verticalcustomhomes.com/should-i-buy-land-first-or-find-a-builder-first-sarasota-custom-home-strategy/

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07/16/2026

Because of your nominations, Vertical Custom Homes is officially a finalist in Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota 2026!

Now comes the final step—we need YOUR VOTE to win!

Please vote for us in:
Best Builder for Home Renovation
Best Contractor
Best Luxury Condo Development

Vote every day through July 22 -> https://bestof2026.sarasotamagazine.com/vote

We're incredibly grateful to our clients, trade partners, friends, and community for your continued support. Every vote helps us continue building exceptional homes and creating extraordinary experiences throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Thank you for being part of our journey!