Modern Home Builders Issue 134 | Page 26

Luke Brothers ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Luke Brothers Custom Homes , LLC ( Luke Brothers ) is a Florida State certified , family owned and operated new home builder in Charlotte County , Florida , operating since 1968 .

“ We are located on the Cape Haze Peninsula of Florida ’ s Gulf Coast where we specialize in building custom single-family homes ,” begins Rodney Luke , President . “ My grandfather entered the building business in Northwest Indiana in 1920 , and my father started his building career in 1968 . In 1980 I joined the family construction business , Luke and Son ’ s Construction , learning all the different trades involved . In 1984 , dad moved the business to Florida ’ s Gulf Coast where we have been building ever since .
“ After my father retired , I developed a new product line and a new brand , Luke Brothers Custom Homes , continuing our long family history in the home building business . Our goal has been to provide products of exceptional quality and craftsmanship while maintaining the one-on-one service between the customer and builder that our family has been known for . I still personally supervise every build myself rather than relying solely on supervisors or project managers . I truly enjoy the actual building process , so I spend the first part of my day in the field making myself directly accessible to the men and women doing the hard work of taking our ideas and turning them into reality .
“ We offer 18 copyrighted floor plans and cabanas that can be modified to suit our clients ’ needs or I will work with our clients to design their own unique floor plan . I personally assist our customers with their cabinetry design , room layouts based on their furnishings , and elevations . I also offer unique ideas to better influence the feel of the home to reflect their own style and personality .
True craftsmanship
“ As so much of the Florida lifestyle revolves around being outside , we pay purposeful attention to the outdoor living spaces of our homes . Depending on how our clients plan to use their outdoor space , it may be as simple as dressing up the exterior trim package or as complex as a place to relax next to an elaborate pool design with fire and water features . We truly want the home to reflect the personality of our client so that coming home feels like a retreat away from the outside world ,” Rodney shares .
In a competitive landscape , skilled craftmanship and attention to detail ensure
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