About | Homes by Josh Doyle | Custom Home Builder & Designer

Second generation builder, Josh Doyle has been immersed in the world of home construction throughout his life. Growing up on job sites and learning from his father, a seasoned industry veteran, Josh developed a passion for designing and building homes at a young age. After graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in Finance, he worked for his father’s company in Lima, Ohio, throughout his childhood and college years.

Josh joined Owens Corning’s Financial Leadership Program. This program provided him with valuable insights into running a successful business, emphasizing customer-inspired solutions while maintaining strong cost accounting controls and fiscal responsibility within the organization. After three years at Owens Corning, Josh decided to return to his roots designing and building true custom homes. Within his first year in business, he was recognized by the renowned national Home Builder Magazine as a “Home Builder 2.0,” one of the nation’s most innovative builders.

Now, with over 1,200 custom-designed and built homes, and 15+ years in business, Homes by Josh Doyle continues to be recognized as one of the top custom home builders in Ohio (by Builder Digest AND the Toledo HBA). The true highlight comes from the overwhelming positive reviews received from customers. These reviews express gratitude for their customer-focused approach, which has been instrumental in building strong relationships with them.

"I'm very proud of my family of professionals here at HbJD, and also, that we still treat every single home we build like a true custom home, designed or modified by myself and built in a 3D model before a shovel ever touches the ground. We are not perfect, but every day we work hard to strive to be better."

Feeling incredibly grateful and blessed.

About Us

For more than 18 years, Homes by Josh Doyle (HbJD) has been designing and building true custom homes throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. With more than 1,200 custom homes designed and built, we've grown from a small custom builder into a team of professionals dedicated to every stage of the homebuilding process. We build on our customers' land and create homes that are uniquely designed around their lifestyle, needs, and vision. Our design-build approach brings design, architecture, selections, estimating, and construction together under one team, providing a seamless experience from concept to completion. We use detailed 3D modeling and visualization to help our customers see and refine their home before construction ever begins.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned HbJD recognition among the top custom home builders in Ohio and Michigan by organizations including Builder Digest and the Toledo Home Builders Association. While we've grown, our focus has remained the same: building exceptional homes and providing an experience our customers can feel confident in. Today, our greatest measure of success is the trust of the homeowners we've built for and the relationships that continue long after their homes are complete.

Who We Are

At Homes by Josh Doyle, we believe a custom home should be built to last. That starts with what you do not always see, including the materials, systems, and construction methods that go into the home before the drywall ever goes up. We put a strong emphasis on build quality, energy efficiency, durability, and comfort, because we believe those things are just as important as how a home looks. Many of the features other builders consider upgrades are included as standard with HbJD because we believe they belong in a well built home. From the structure and insulation to the windows, HVAC systems, and other components that make up the home, we carefully consider how everything works together. We want our customers to know that when they build with HbJD, they are not just choosing how their home looks. They are investing in how it will perform and hold up for years to come. That is what a custom home means to us: building it the right way, from the inside out.

About Josh Doyle

Josh Doyle has been immersed in the world of home construction throughout his life. Growing up on job sites and learning from his father, a seasoned industry veteran, Josh developed a passion for designing and building homes at a young age. After graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in Finance, he worked for his father’s company in Lima, Ohio, throughout his childhood and college years.

Josh joined Owens Corning’s Financial Leadership Program. This program provided him with valuable insights into running a successful business, emphasizing customer-inspired solutions while maintaining strong cost accounting controls and fiscal responsibility within the organization. After three years at Owens Corning, Josh decided to return to his roots designing and building true custom homes. Within his first year in business, he was recognized by the renowned national Home Builder Magazine as a “Home Builder 2.0,” one of the nation’s most innovative builders.

Now, with over 1,200 custom-designed and built homes, and 15+ years in business, Homes by Josh Doyle continues to be recognized as one of the top custom home builders in Ohio (by Builder Digest AND the Toledo HBA). The true highlight comes from the overwhelming positive reviews received from customers. These reviews express gratitude for their customer-focused approach, which has been instrumental in building strong relationships with them.

"I'm very proud of my family of professionals here at HbJD, and also, that we still treat every single home we build like a true custom home, designed or modified by myself and built in a 3D model before a shovel ever touches the ground. We are not perfect, but every day we work hard to strive to be better."

Feeling incredibly grateful and blessed.

Our Philosophy

Designing masterclass floorplans with clients and building homes with the highest quality, structure, and energy efficiency.

Built to Last: Superior Structural Quality

When you invest in a home, the bones matter. Every home we build includes:

Weyerhaeuser 7/16" StructureWood exterior wall sheathing
Weyerhaeuser 1/2" StructureWood roof sheathing
Weyerhaeuser 3/4" tongue-and-groove Gold Board premium subfloor
2x10" floor joists or 11-7/8" I-joists where applicable
Finger-jointed premium engineered studs
4000 PSI poured concrete with Fibermesh and vertical and horizontal rebar
8' poured concrete foundation walls
Interior and exterior Form-A-Drain integrated drainage system
Watchdog waterproofing system
Oversized sump crock sized for two pumps, with one pump included
Stone backfill around foundation drainage
Engineered roof truss system
CertainTeed Landmark Limited Lifetime dimensional shingles
5" continuous aluminum gutters and downspouts
12" roof overhangs on roof ends

Built to Perform and Save: Superior Energy Efficiency

A well-built home should keep you comfortable year-round without punishing your energy bills. Every home we build includes:

1/2" Closed-Cell Sprayfoam throughout all exterior walls, and around all windows, doors, and floor joists
R-13 fiberglass insulation over the spray foam in exterior walls
R-19 insulation at basement joist ends and garage ceiling
R-49 blown or batted fiberglass attic insulation
R-10 exterior foundation foam board insulation
Vapor barrier beneath all concrete
Andersen 100, 200, or 400 Series energy-efficient windows
Exterior window tape for additional air and water protection
OSB on garage-to-house common walls for additional insulation and structural performance
Heat-loss and heat-gain calculations performed for each individual home to properly size the HVAC system
High-efficiency gas furnace and 14 SEER air conditioner
Programmable thermostat
Continuous ridge vent when the design allows
Interior sound insulation in the master bedroom, bathrooms, and laundry room

How We Work With You

We believe building your home should feel like a collaboration, not a transaction. We start by listening, learning how you live, what matters to you, and what your property has to offer before we ever start drawing.

From there, Josh and our in-house design team work with you to create a home specifically around your lifestyle, needs, budget, and lot. We use detailed 3D modeling and visualization to help you see and refine your home before construction begins, while our design team works through the details and selections early in the process.

By making these decisions before construction starts, we can establish your home's design and lock in your construction costs before we break ground, giving you a much clearer understanding of what you're investing from the beginning. Because design and construction are handled under one team, we can also make smarter decisions and value-engineer the home before construction starts rather than figuring things out along the way.

Our goal is simple: to build a home that looks the way you want, works the way you need, and is built the right way from the start.

How to Get Started

Meet with us in person at our design studio where Josh will help you design your home. Then meet with the in house design teams to browse finishes, fixtures, and selections.

Alternatively set up a virtual meeting from home. Josh can design and price your custom home with a full 3D walkthrough without you leaving the house.

Our Services

Our services include:

Fully custom homes designed around your lifestyle, needs, property, and vision
3D Design & Visualization that allows you to see and refine your home before construction begins.
Interior Design & Finish Selections from an in-house design team that helps you select and coordinate everything from flooring and paint to plumbing fixtures, lighting, and finishes.
Custom Cabinetry & Millwork design, build, and installation, along with other custom carpentry and built-in features.
Site Planning assistance which includes evaluating your property, site conditions, utilities, setbacks, and other factors that impact the design and cost of your home.
Complete design-build construction managed by one team from the foundation through completion.
Construction Oversight & Quality Control from dedicated inspections throughout the build to ensure your home is being constructed according to the plans and HbJD's standards.

Transparent Pricing. Real Timelines.

We believe you should know what you're building and what it will cost before construction begins. Our design and selection process is completed upfront, allowing us to establish your home's scope and lock in your construction costs before we break ground.

We also believe in realistic timelines and clear communication throughout the build. With an average construction timeline of 6–8 months and full HBA warranty compliance, you can move forward with confidence knowing what to expect from the beginning.

Our Track Record

Since 2008, we've built over 1,200 homes and earned 200+ highly rated reviews on Google and Houzz and have been recognized over 75 times across industry award programs including:

Greater Toledo's Choice Awards (HBA of Greater Toledo)

Builder of the Year (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024)
Best Kitchen (2012, 2015)
Best Basement (2015)
Best Home of the Year (2012, 1 category), (2014, 3 categories), (2015, 2 categories)

Houzz

Best of Service Award — 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

National Recognitions

Quoted by Home Builder Magazine as "Home Builder 2.0" and “one of the nation's most innovative builders”

Memberships

We're a proud member of:

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Toledo.
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

Frequently asked
questions

Are there any limits in designing a home?

Absolutely not. We will not sacrifice structural quality and energy efficiency, but there are really no limits.

What is the price range of your homes?

Our goal is to design and build homes for customers. We treat customers as more than just transactions. The most important aspect is designing homes that fit their budget without compromising quality or cost.

What should I look for in a builder?

At the end of the day you’re with a builder for a year. You’re with your house for the rest of your life. So what really matters is the design, layout, and the quality of the materials and energy efficiency.

Do we have to start with your floorplans?

Short answer, no. Production builders typically require you to choose a floorplan and allow only minor modifications. On the other hand, we’re an all-in-one design and build company that designs and builds your home from scratch to your wants, needs, and budget.

Where can I find your floorplans?

Meet with us in-person or virtually! I’m hesitant to share our best work publicly as I’ve dedicated my entire life to designing homes but I'm more than happy to discuss designing and building a true custom home that fits your wants, needs and lifestyle.

Is there a better time to build?

There isn't a better time of year to build. The best time to build is when you're ready. Waiting can have disadvantages like potentially higher interest rates, cost of materials rising, and the labor pool being less available.

What are your favorite homes to design?

I love ranches. Designed correctly, they’re more efficient in heating and cooling. You can utilize the basement for future finishing with natural light and nearly double your house’s size. We build to last a lifetime, and ranches allow generations to live in them.

Do you have a minimum size you'll build?

We don't have a minimum size, but the bank financing the home might. We will design the home with the same quality, structure, and energy efficiency, whether it’s a one-room house, barndominium, estate home or any other type of home

How long does a build take?

We typically expect 6-8 months from dig to completion. However, there are a lot of factors that affect that. In reality, building the same house can take 2-3 months longer in one county due to regulations and building departments.

What are some red flags when looking for land?

If you're building on a rural lot you need to make sure it's not in a floodplain and that you don't build too far back off the road. If you're building in a subdivision you want to be aware of the final lots and corner lots. Best advice is to do your research.