Luxury Custom Home Design & Build in Pittsburgh

Plan a once‑in‑a‑decade home with a team that understands both design and construction. Frontline designs and builds luxury custom homes for homeowners in Fox Chapel, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Wexford, Cranberry Twp, and other established Pittsburgh neighborhoods—guiding you from early feasibility and design through permits, construction, and move‑in.

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Is a Frontline Luxury Custom Home Right for You?

A custom home is one of the biggest investments most families will ever make. It’s not just about square footage or finishes—it’s about creating a house that fits how you live today and where you want to be in the years ahead.

Frontline’s integrated design–build team brings the same level of care and problem‑solving we apply to complex renovations to a limited number of ground‑up custom home projects. We help you align architecture, layout, and details with your lot, your neighborhood, and the way your family actually lives, so the finished home feels intentional from the first step to the last room at the end of the hall.

We’re typically the right partner if:

Design–build luxury custom homes in Pittsburgh’s most established neighborhoods

One integrated team from first sketches through move‑in day

Built on years of complex renovation and addition work in older Pittsburgh homes

Scope of Work

What’s Included in a Frontline Luxury Custom Home Project

Every custom home starts with your site, your priorities, and your budget. Within that framework, our design–build approach typically includes:

Site, Context, & Feasibility

Lot size, setbacks, and zoning in your specific Pittsburgh neighborhood

Topography, slopes, and how the house will address the street and views

Soil, drainage, and utility access that may affect foundations and infrastructure

Architecture, Layout, & Everyday Living

Entry and circulation – how you come and go on a daily basis, from garages and mudrooms to front‑door guests.

Kitchen, dining, and living spaces – the core of the home, planned for how you cook, host, and relax.

Bedroom and bathroom layouts – primary suites, kids’ rooms, guest spaces, and how they relate to one another.

Structure, Systems, & Building Envelope

Foundations and framing appropriate to your lot conditions and architectural goals.

Building envelope details—windows, doors, insulation, and air sealing—to manage Pittsburgh’s seasons.

Mechanical systems sized and laid out for comfort and efficiency, including zoning where it makes sense.

Finishes, Millwork, & Details

Cabinetry and millwork for kitchens, baths, built‑ins, and storage.

Tile, stone, and surface choices that balance durability with a timeless look.

Interior doors, hardware, and trim that give the home a consistent language from room to room.

Rooms, Built‑Ins, & Storage

Flex rooms and work spaces – home offices, playrooms, media rooms, or studios that can adapt over time.

Indoor–outdoor connections – decks, patios, porches, and yard access that take advantage of Pittsburgh views and microclimates.

Flooring and stair details that feel right underfoot and stand up to real‑world use.

Code, Approvals, & Coordination

Coordinate with local building departments and, where applicable, neighborhood or historic review boards.

Develop and submit permit sets and supporting documents.

Manage inspections and required approvals throughout construction.

Our Workflow

How Our Custom Home Design–Build Process Works

We follow a disciplined, transparent process for custom homes that builds on our experience with complex renovations and additions.

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Consultation & Discovery

We begin with a conversation about your site (or desired neighborhood), how you live, and what you’re hoping to accomplish. We discuss budget ranges, timelines, and whether a ground‑up custom home or a major renovation better fits your goals.

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Feasibility & Concept Design

If there’s a strong fit, we move into feasibility and concept design—reviewing survey information and existing conditions, exploring early massing studies and floor‑plan concepts, discussing high‑level structural approaches, systems, and site access, and outlining preliminary budget ranges tied to different directions. The goal is to confirm that the path we’re on makes sense before we deepen the design.

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Detailed Design & Selections

With a concept approved, we refine the architecture and interior layout, develop elevations, and begin selections for key spaces like the kitchen and primary bath. We think through built‑ins, storage, stair details, and how day‑to‑day living will feel in the home.

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Construction Documents, Bidding & Permits

Next, we prepare detailed construction documents, finalize scopes with trade partners, and submit for permits. You’ll see a clear picture of how the house will be built, what it includes, and how the numbers align with earlier expectations.

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Construction & Ongoing Communication

During construction, you work with a single team responsible for schedule, quality, and communication. We sequence work thoughtfully, coordinate trades, and keep you updated on progress and decisions so there are fewer surprises.

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Move‑In, Orientation & Long‑Term Care

As the home nears completion, we walk it with you, create a punch list, and address finishing touches. We review how to operate and care for new systems and materials so the house continues to perform well long after move‑in day.

Areas Served

Where We Design & Build Luxury Custom Homes in Pittsburgh

Frontline focuses on established Pittsburgh neighborhoods where thoughtful design and site‑specific solutions matter most. We frequently work in:

Fox Chapel

Cranberry Twp

Mt Lebanon

Point Breeze

Sewickley

Squirrel Hill

Treesdale

Wexford

If you’re exploring a custom home in or near these areas, we’re happy to talk through what’s realistic for your lot, your budget, and your timeline.

Areas Served

Where We Design & Build Luxury Custom Homes in Pittsburgh

Frontline focuses on established Pittsburgh neighborhoods where thoughtful design and site‑specific solutions matter most. We frequently work in:

Fox Chapel

Cranberry Twp

Mt Lebanon

Point Breeze

Sewickley

Squirrel Hill

Treesdale

Wexford

If you’re exploring a custom home in or near these areas, we’re happy to talk through what’s realistic for your lot, your budget, and your timeline.

Areas Served

Where We Design & Build Luxury Custom Homes in Pittsburgh

Frontline focuses on established Pittsburgh neighborhoods where thoughtful design and site‑specific solutions matter most. We frequently work in:

Fox Chapel

Cranberry Twp

Mt Lebanon

Point Breeze

Sewickley

Squirrel Hill

Treesdale

Wexford

If you’re exploring a custom home in or near these areas, we’re happy to talk through what’s realistic for your lot, your budget, and your timeline.

Client Testimonials

We hired Frontline for our home remodel, including the entire first floor and master bathroom. We had an excellent experience from start to finish. Their craftsmanship was outstanding, especially the tile work, which was incredibly precise and beautifully done. The team was professional, respectful of our home, and always cleaned up after themselves. Communication was clear, and the project was completed to a very high standard. We would absolutely recommend Frontline to anyone looking for quality work and reliable service.

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Kelsey S.

Levi and the Frontline team did multiple large projects on our house including our kitchen, mudroom, a bedroom, and four bathrooms. Their work is very good. Levi is very detail oriented and holds himself to a very high standard of workmanship. They were also very fair and accommodating across many change orders. I highly recommend Frontline construction.

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Neil S.

Frontline Construction was incredible to work with. This was my first major home renovation, and Levi and Vaughn made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. They were professional, detail-oriented, and thoughtful with pricing. The team was always clean, tidy, and respectful of my home. Levi double-checked every detail and made sure everything was done exactly to my liking. They communicated clearly and always had a solution if something came up. They handled a full kitchen renovation and added a mudroom, and the results are beyond what I imagined. I’m absolutely impressed and so happy with how everything turned out. I feel really grateful to have worked with such a trustworthy and talented team. I can’t wait to work with them again in the future.

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Gabriela C.

I am thrilled with the work expertly completed by Frontline Construction! Levi and his team were respectful, professional and highly competent. I highly recommend.

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Marcy S.

Levi and his team renovated my kitchen about a year ago and it was a great experience. He is so detail oriented and really cares about his work. When I got quotes from other companies, it was very unclear where all the costs came from, but Levi had everything fully itemized and any change we discussed during the project went into his project management software so I could confirm the cost and sign off on it. Levi also worked closely with my designer (shout out to Katy Popple!) to make sure every detail was perfect, including spending a lot of time determining the best layout for my multicolored brick floor and doing multiple grout color samples until we got the perfect match. If I wasn’t fully satisfied about anything, Levi and his team would immediately make it right, including coming in on the weekend after they completed to do an additional coat of sealant on my floor. They also stayed on budget and only got a little off schedule (but that was due to the counter installers). Hiring Frontline was one of the best decisions I made with my kitchen reno and I will definitely be hiring them again for future projects!

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Liz V. L.

Frontline were such amazing contractors!! They did a HUGE project at our house, they renovated our entire first floor including kitchen, living room and dining room. They worked with our designers who they had never worked with before and they did a great job. Levy is so honest (which seems rare in the field). The cost of the project was very close to the initial quote which also seems extremely rare. Levy went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He even came over on weekends to get some smaller stuff done. His subcontractors were also wonderful and efficient. We love our the final product so much and spend so much time in our amazing kitchen. We will be using them for future projects in the house. 100% recommend!!!

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I am thrilled with the work expertly completed by Frontline Construction! Levi and his team were respectful, professional and highly competent. I highly recommend.

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Common Questions

Luxury Custom Home FAQs

How much does a luxury custom home typically cost?

Investment ranges for custom homes vary widely based on site conditions, size, level of finish, and complexity. During consultation and early feasibility work, we’ll share a range that reflects your specific situation rather than quoting generic per‑square‑foot numbers.

How long does a custom home project usually take?

From early design conversations through move‑in, custom homes often span a year or more. Once we understand your site and scope, we’ll outline a realistic timeline and keep you updated as design and permitting progress.

Do you only work on lots we already own?

Many clients come to us with a lot already in hand, but we’re also happy to be a sounding board as you evaluate potential properties. We can help you think through feasibility and fit before you make a purchase decision.

How is this different from working with a separate architect and builder?

In a traditional architect–builder model, you may manage two separate relationships and navigate gaps between design intent and construction realities. With a design–build approach, architecture, feasibility, pricing, and construction are coordinated by a single team from day one, which can reduce surprises and keep the project aligned with your budget and priorities.

Have you built custom homes before?

Luxury custom homes are a newer, carefully limited offering for Frontline. The service is built on years of experience with complex renovations and additions in older Pittsburgh homes, including structural work, envelope upgrades, and detailed interior finishes. We bring that same level of planning and care to a select number of custom home projects rather than chasing volume.

Ready to Talk About a Luxury Custom Home?

If you’re starting to plan a custom home in Pittsburgh, an early conversation can save time and help clarify your options.

Frontline’s design–build team can walk you through what’s realistic on your lot, what it might take to do it well, and whether we’re the right partner for your project.

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