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Walnut cabinetry with a dramatic black marble backsplash and island

Scottsdale, Arizona · East Valley

Custom Homes & Remodeling in Scottsdale

Where the details are the whole point. Custom builds, kitchen and bath remodels, casitas, additions, and whole-house renovations from a locally owned builder with forty-five years in the trade.

Building in Scottsdale

Scottsdale homeowners do not ask whether a thing can be done. They ask whether it can be done beautifully, on schedule, and without the neighbors noticing the dumpster. From the patio homes of McCormick Ranch to the desert lots of Troon and DC Ranch, the standard here is high and the HOAs are attentive. Our Scottsdale portfolio includes some of our most photographed kitchens and baths, walnut cabinetry against black marble, navy tile with backlit mirrors, and room additions the design review committee approved on the first pass.

What we see in Scottsdale homes

Scottsdale ranges from 1970s patio homes ready for a whole-house refresh to large desert lots where a custom home is the only sensible answer. Whatever the starting point, the process is the same one we describe on our services page: pre-design through post-construction, one accountable name, written quotes that hold.

Neighborhoods and landmarks we know

  • Old Town
  • McCormick Ranch
  • Gainey Ranch
  • DC Ranch
  • Troon North
  • Grayhawk
  • Silverleaf
  • Desert Mountain

If your Scottsdale neighborhood is not listed, that is a limitation of the list, not of our service area. Tell us where you are and what you are thinking.

Our Services in Scottsdale

Four ways we work in Scottsdale.

Each service below links to the full description and to the portfolio collection that shows it finished.

A Scottsdale Client Said

“The company's craftsmanship and quality passed every inspection with no changes required.”

Client / Scottsdale, AZ · Addition and remodel

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Why Work With Us

Four reasons, none of them slogans.

  • Locally Owned & Operated

    Choosing a locally owned and operated business means the person who quoted the job is the person who shows up. Personalized service and a deep commitment to quality, because our name is on the truck and our reputation is in this Valley.

  • Rooted in the Valley

    More than twenty years serving the Valley of the Sun as Arizona's Premier Luxury Home Builder. We know the soils, the setbacks, the inspectors, and which way the monsoon comes from.

  • 45 Years of Experience

    Four decades and change of building homes. We take pride in the highest quality and workmanship, and we have made every mistake once so you do not have to pay for it twice.

  • Integrity

    We go the extra mile to consistently deliver extraordinary results. On time. On budget. Done right the first time, which is the only time that is cheap.

Scottsdale Questions

Straight answers for Scottsdale homeowners.

Do you build custom homes in Scottsdale?

Yes. Cactus Valley Homes designs and builds custom homes in Scottsdale and throughout the Phoenix metro. Custom homes on North Scottsdale desert lots, designed around views and washes and built to the exacting standards of communities like Troon and DC Ranch. Call (480) 266-1556 to discuss your lot.

Do you remodel kitchens and bathrooms in Scottsdale?

Yes. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling is our most requested work in Scottsdale. The kitchens and baths in our Scottsdale collection, including the walnut-and-black-marble kitchen and the navy-tile master bath, started as ordinary rooms in ordinary patio homes.

Can you add a casita, room, or garage to my Scottsdale home?

Yes. Room additions and casitas in McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch, matched to existing rooflines and cleared through HOA architectural review. We handle design, engineering, permits, and any HOA architectural review.

How do I get started on a project in Scottsdale?

Call (480) 266-1556 or send your project details through the form on this page. We will schedule a consultation at your Scottsdale home, walk the property, and give you a straight answer on scope, timeline, and budget.

Affiliations & Awards

Recognized by the people who grade builders for a living.

  • Angi Super Service Award, 2013 through 2019
  • National Kitchen and Bath Association member
  • Build Home Builder Awards: Most Outstanding in Bathroom Remodeling, Arizona
  • Association of Professional Builders member
  • Build Home Builder Awards: Best Custom Home Builder, Central Arizona
  • National Association of Home Builders member

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