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Bright white kitchen remodel with a large island and stainless appliances

Tempe, Arizona · East Valley

Custom Homes & Remodeling in Tempe

Good bones, great location, time for a change. 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 Tempe

Tempe is landlocked, which is the best thing that ever happened to its housing. There is nowhere new to build, so the 1960s and 1970s ranches around ASU, Kiwanis Park, and the Lakes get renovated instead of abandoned, and the neighborhoods keep their trees and their character. Our Tempe clients tend to love where they live and want the house to catch up. We remodeled one family's entire home while they, their stepdaughter, three dogs, and two cats lived through it. They said we treated it like our own. That is the Tempe job in a sentence.

What we see in Tempe homes

Tempe is almost all established neighborhoods: mid-century ranches and 1980s two-stories on mature lots, ideal for whole-house remodels, kitchen and bath updates, and additions. 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

  • The Lakes
  • Kiwanis Park
  • Maple-Ash
  • Warner Ranch
  • Corona del Sol area
  • Mill Avenue
  • Tempe Town Lake

If your Tempe 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 Tempe

Four ways we work in Tempe.

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

A Tempe Client Said

“With the care he gave us you would have thought he was working on his own home.”

Client / Tempe, AZ · Whole-house 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.

Tempe Questions

Straight answers for Tempe homeowners.

Do you build custom homes in Tempe?

Yes. Cactus Valley Homes designs and builds custom homes in Tempe and throughout the Phoenix metro. Teardown-and-rebuild custom homes on the rare Tempe lot where the location is worth more than the house sitting on it. Call (480) 266-1556 to discuss your lot.

Do you remodel kitchens and bathrooms in Tempe?

Yes. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling is our most requested work in Tempe. Kitchen and bathroom remodels that remove the wall between a galley kitchen and the family room and finally let the light in.

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

Yes. Room additions, casitas for visiting family, and covered patios for the nine months a year Tempe is outdoors weather. We handle design, engineering, permits, and any HOA architectural review.

How do I get started on a project in Tempe?

Call (480) 266-1556 or send your project details through the form on this page. We will schedule a consultation at your Tempe 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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