Ground-up luxury homes,
designed for how the Southwest actually behaves.
Custom homes in Chandler, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale — typically 3,500 to 10,000+ sqft. Design-build under one roof, one in-house team, and Matthew on the contract from concept to warranty.
Scope of a Cruz Custom Homes engagement.
Every engagement runs under one contract with Matthew as the accountable party. Additions to scope are priced and written before the work begins.
- Architectural design coordination (your architect or ours)
- Structural engineering + site and soils analysis
- Permit submittal and municipal review management
- Framing, envelope, and rough-in — in-house
- Finish carpentry, millwork, and cabinetry — in-house
- Roofing, paint, outdoor living, and landscape — in-house
- MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) via fixed partner roster
- 30-day, 90-day, and year-end warranty walkthroughs
- Interior design / FF&E specification (we partner with trusted ID firms)
- Land acquisition and lot selection (we advise; you transact)
On custom homes"A custom home is a three-year relationship. The builder should be the same person from the first call through the year-end walkthrough."
About custom homes with Cruz Development.
The questions buyers ask most when they're scoping custom homes in the Phoenix metro. If yours isn't here, call Matthew.
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How much does it cost to build a custom home in Arizona?
Luxury custom homes in the Phoenix metro typically run $300 to $550+ per square foot in 2026, depending on finish level, lot conditions, and structural complexity. A 4,500 to 6,000 sqft custom build in Chandler, Gilbert, or Paradise Valley generally lands between $1.5M and $3.5M all-in, before land. Cruz Development (AZ ROC #344914) builds under a single contract with an in-house team, so the quoted figure is the figure — no stacked subcontractor markups.
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How long does it take to build a custom home in Arizona?
A luxury custom home in the Phoenix metro typically takes 16 to 20 months from permit to certificate of occupancy, with an additional 4 to 6 months for design and permitting on the front end. Paradise Valley runs longer than Chandler or Gilbert because plans require Town Council review. Cruz Development's in-house crews hold a tighter schedule than sub-chain builders because there's no trade-partner queue waiting to start the next phase.
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What is a KB-1 contractor license in Arizona?
A KB-1 Dual Building Contractor license, issued by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), authorizes a single contractor to perform both residential and commercial general building work under one license. Most Arizona builders hold a B-1 (commercial) or KB-2 (residential) only. Cruz Development holds KB-1 (ROC #344914) — which is why we self-perform custom homes, spec builds, and light-commercial projects without partnering to a second general contractor.
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What should I ask a custom home builder in Arizona?
Verify three things before signing: (1) the builder's Arizona ROC license number and class (KB-1 or KB-2 for residential), plus active bond and workers' comp insurance; (2) whether the crew on site is in-house or subcontracted — ask for the payroll crew list; (3) references from projects in your specific city, since Paradise Valley and Scottsdale review processes differ from Chandler. Cruz Development shares all three on request.
AZ ROC #344914 · KB-1 Dual Building Contractor · Licensed, bonded, and insured in Arizona.
Start with a conversation,
not a contract.
A 30-minute call with Matthew to talk through what you're thinking, what it takes to build it in Arizona, and whether we're the right team for the work. No sales pitch, no obligation.