Are Northwest Custom Homes licensed and insured?

Yes. Northwest Custom Homes holds Idaho contractor registration RCE-43798 with the Idaho Contractors Board, is fully insured, and provides a written warranty on every completed home. License verification is available at the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses (ibol.idaho.gov).

Does Northwest Custom Homes do remodeling, additions, or renovations?

No. Northwest Custom Homes focuses exclusively on new construction — either on the client's land or in one of its communities. Remodels, additions, and renovations are not offered at this time.

Where can I see Northwest Custom Homes' work in person?

Completed and in-progress builds are listed at nwcustomhome.com/projects. Northwest Custom Homes typically participates annually in the North Idaho Parade of Homes. The 2025 Oakhaven entry won the People's Choice Award.

How do I start building a custom home in North Idaho?

The best first step is a free consultation with our team. We'll discuss your vision, lifestyle needs, timeline, and property to create a personalized plan. Every custom home is unique, so we tailor every detail to you. Contact Northwest Custom Homes at (208) 660-2896 to schedule your consultation.

How long does it take to build a custom home?

Most custom homes take 10-14 months from groundbreaking to move-in. The complete design-build process including planning, design, and permits typically spans 14-18 months total. We recommend starting the conversation at least 6 months before you want to break ground.

What is the design-build process?

Design-build means one company handles both the architectural design and construction of your home. At Northwest Custom Homes, this streamlines communication, prevents miscommunication, and typically results in a faster, smoother build compared to hiring separate architects and builders.

Do you build on our land?

Yes! We offer a Build on Your Land program throughout North Idaho. We provide free site analysis, help assess utilities and access, and can even help you find the perfect lot if you haven't purchased land yet. We build in Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Rathdrum, and Priest Lake.

What is Modern Vintage design?

Modern Vintage is our signature design philosophy that blends timeless architectural elements - natural stone, exposed timber beams, elegant arches, and dark exterior siding - with contemporary open floor plans, white cabinetry, and luxury finishes. The result is a home that feels both classic and current.

Where do you build in North Idaho?

We build custom homes throughout North Idaho including Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Rathdrum, and Priest Lake. Each area offers unique lifestyle benefits from lakefront living to mountain retreats, and our team has deep local knowledge of building conditions, lot availability, and neighborhood character.

What makes a custom home different from a production home?

A custom home is designed and built specifically for you, on your lot, with your choice of materials, layout, and finishes. Unlike production builders who repeat the same plans, every Northwest Custom Homes project is one-of-a-kind. Our design-build process gives you a single team from concept through move-in, with full control over every detail.

Do I need an architect or can you handle design?

You don't need a separate architect. Northwest Custom Homes offers full in-house design services as part of our design-build process. Our team creates custom floor plans tailored to your lifestyle, or you can start with one of our signature plans (Oakhaven, Stonebridge House, Belmont Manor) and customize from there.

Can I modify an existing floor plan?

Absolutely. Every one of our floor plans is fully customizable. You can modify the layout, adjust square footage, change exterior materials, reconfigure rooms, add features, or use our plans as a starting point for an entirely new design.

Can we build lakefront or waterfront in North Idaho?

Yes, we specialize in waterfront construction on Lake Coeur d'Alene, Hayden Lake, Lake Pend Oreille (Sandpoint), and Priest Lake. Waterfront builds require additional considerations including setback requirements, erosion control, dock permits, and foundation engineering for lakeside conditions. Our team has extensive experience navigating these requirements.

What Our Clients Say About Building With NW Custom Homes

Q: What's the price range for a Northwest Custom Homes build?

Northwest Custom Homes builds in the luxury tier for the North Idaho market. Exact pricing depends on lot, square footage, and finish level. Written, itemized bids are provided after a pre-construction consultation.

Q: Do you build on land I already own, or only in your neighborhoods?

Both. The Build-on-Your-Land program covers all of Kootenai County and most of North Idaho. If you already own the lot, Northwest Custom Homes will schedule a site walk. Floor plans are also available to customize — Oakhaven (2025 Parade of Homes People's Choice winner), Stonebridge, and Belmont Manor.

Q: How do I start a project with Northwest Custom Homes?

Call 208-660-2896 or email Fendich.eric@gmail.com to schedule a pre-construction consultation — a 45-minute meeting covering lot walk-through, floor plan ideas, and a direct answer on project fit.

Tyann Bjorkman
Apr 17
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Updated: Apr 20

Every home we build is one-of-a-kind. So is every family's story. Here's theirs, in their own words.

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The short version

★★★★★ — Average Google rating
2025 Parade of Homes People's Choice — Oakhaven floor plan
RCE-43798 — Licensed Idaho contractor
Three generations of North Idaho builders

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"Northwest Custom Homes, led by Eric and his wife Luba, are hands down one of my favorite custom home builders in North Idaho. Everything they build reflects an extremely high level of quality — you can see it in the details, the craftsmanship, and the way their homes come together as a whole. Eric and Luba are not only talented at what they do, but they're also incredibly trustworthy and kind. They really take the time to listen to your input and make sure your vision is actually brought to life, which is something that matters so much when you're building a custom home. From a Realtor's perspective, that combination of quality, integrity, and communication is rare, and it's exactly why I feel confident recommending them to my clients."— Toni Palmer, Realtor · North Idaho

"Working with Eric and Luba has been amazing. They truly have a passion for building a beautiful custom home. The designs that they come up with for a home are truly a feeling you have to experience."— Chris Bjorkman · Google Local Guide

"Eric and his team did a fantastic job on our new home build. He made the process very easy."— Ruvim Melnik · Custom home build

"Absolutely love the quality and style. Eric includes many upgrades in the homes he builds. I absolutely love my home! He is great to work with — easy going and responsive to your wants and needs. There are many builders here locally, but not all home quality is the same. You won't be disappointed!"— Tina Cotteen · North Idaho homeowner

"We had a great experience having Eric build our home. He was very honest and upfront and everything got done when he said it would. We feel very fortunate to have had our dream home built by NW Custom Homes in the neighborhood we wanted to be in — couldn't ask for anything more out of a builder. Luba, his wife, was also very helpful throughout the whole process. Such a nice, honest couple to work with!"— Emily · Custom home build

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Why families choose NW Custom Homes

Build on your land, or one of ours

From pre-construction through final walkthrough, Eric Fendich — owner and third-generation North Idaho builder — leads every project personally. No handoff to a project manager who's never walked the lot. See our Build-on-Your-Land program →

Interiors designed in-house

Luba Fendich leads the modern-vintage aesthetic that defines every NW Custom build — warm natural materials, craftsman detailing, and interiors designed from first sketch to final finish. No hired-gun decorator brought in at framing time.

Idaho licensed — RCE-43798

Third-generation builder, licensed through the Idaho Contractors Board, fully insured, and backed by a written warranty on every home. Public license verification: ibol.idaho.gov.

Frequently asked questions

How long has Northwest Custom Homes been building in North Idaho?

Northwest Custom Homes Inc. was founded in 2016 and is a third-generation North Idaho building family. Owner Eric Fendich represents the third generation of Fendich builders working in the region. We've built custom homes across Kootenai County — Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Athol, Harrison, Dalton Gardens, and Hauser — with a specialty in lakefront homes on Lake Coeur d'Alene and Hayden Lake.

What's the price range for a Northwest Custom Homes build?

Our custom homes typically fall in the luxury tier for the North Idaho market. Exact pricing depends on lot, square footage, and finish level — we provide a written, itemized bid after a pre-construction consultation. Budget transparency is something we're known for; ask any past client.

Do you build on land I already own, or only in your neighborhoods?

Both. Our Build-on-Your-Land program covers all of Kootenai County and most of North Idaho. If you've already got the lot, bring us the survey and we'll schedule a site walk. We also have floor plans available to customize — Oakhaven (our 2025 Parade of Homes winner), Stonebridge, Belmont Manor, and more.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We hold Idaho contractor registration RCE-43798 with the Idaho Contractors Board, and we're fully insured. Every completed home comes with a written warranty. You can look up our license at the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses (ibol.idaho.gov).

Do you do remodeling, additions, or renovations?

We focus exclusively on new construction. Our craft is best served by starting with a blank slate — either on your land or ours. We don't take on remodels, additions, or renovations at this time. If you're looking for that kind of work, we'd recommend reaching out to a few North Idaho remodeling specialists.

How do I start a project with Northwest Custom Homes?

Give us a call at 208-660-2896 or email Fendich.eric@gmail.com. We'll schedule a pre-construction consultation — usually a 45-minute meeting where we walk through your lot (or review one together), talk through your floor plan ideas, and give you a straight answer on whether we're the right team for your build. No pressure, no pitch deck.

Where can I see your work in person?

We list completed and in-progress builds on our projects page. During the annual North Idaho Parade of Homes (late summer each year), we typically have at least one home on the tour — our 2025 Oakhaven entry won the People's Choice Award. Follow us on Instagram @northwest_customhomes for ongoing build progress.

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