Modern Home Builders Issue 136 December 2024 | Page 100

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With 45 years of combined experience in the home building industry , Spartan Homes Inc . ( Spartan Homes ) strives to ensure that all customers move into the home they have always wanted . The company specializes in two core areas : custom home construction and home remodeling . When it comes to custom homes , Spartan Homes is renowned for crafting luxurious residences that embody elegance and bespoke design . In the realm of home remodeling , the homebuilder transforms spaces with innovative solutions that fuse style , functionality , and personalized details . Eric Henry , President , joins us for an informative discussion on Spartan Homes ’ operations , covering a notable project .

“ As a design build company , we primarily focus on creating custom homes in the Lake Anna area of Virginia . Over our 20 years in business , we have significantly improved and now proudly excel in building homes to the National Green Building Standard ( NGBS ) silver level . Moreover , we concentrate on employing the best building practices and superior materials to make sure that we construct homes that are not only sturdier but also more energy efficient . Our goal is to prevent water ingress and maintain conditioned air within the homes ,’ he opens .
While Spartan Homes is a relatively young company at 20 years old , Eric ’ s expertise in the homebuilding industry predates the establishment of his business . “ My father and grandfather owned a masonry business , and I often joined and assisted them on the job sites . Despite growing up in construction , I initially resisted the idea of pursuing a career in the field . However , life led me back to it . After two years of college , I spent six years in the military . Upon leaving the service , I got a job with an insurance restoration company that handled thousands of claims a year , enabling me to gain significant experience in a short amount of time . Juggling side jobs , I eventually embraced the idea of working for myself and decided to start my own business , which evolved into Spartan Homes 20 years ago . Since then , we have been dedicated to crafting custom homes ,” he enlightens .
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Over the course of the last two decades , Spartan Homes has evolved as a business and consequently honed its competitive edge . “ I believe we stand out by being smaller , family-oriented , and truly dedicated to offering fully custom homes . While many builders claim to be custom , this often translates to clients having limited choices , such as selecting a couple of doors and a paint color . In contrast , we offer as
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