Your home, on your land, at a fixed price
Pick one of our four family plans, change what you like, and we build it on your lot for a price we write down before we start. Kendra and Mike Lowery have built 38 homes around Tuscaloosa since 2014.
"We moved the kitchen wall, added a porch, and the final bill matched what Kendra wrote down the first week."
Four plans, priced and ready to change
4 plans, 1,380 to 2,340 sq ftThe changes people ask for most
Every plan can bend. These are the add-ons families pick most often, with what they cost in 2026. Anything not on the list, we price for you in writing.
Most families add two or three. The average Lowery home finishes about $21,000 over the base plan price, all agreed before we start.
- Storm shelter in the garage, FEMA rated+$7,800
- Covered back porch, 12 x 16 ft+$14,500
- Screened porch instead of covered+$19,800
- Third garage bay+$24,000
- Bonus room over the garage+$38,000
- Gas fireplace with mantel+$5,900
- 10 ft ceilings in living and kitchen+$3,100
- Tiled walk-in shower with bench+$3,800
- Spray foam attic+$6,400
Already in the price
12 things you will not pay extra for
- Plans, engineering and permits
- Site prep and driveway up to $12,000
- 9 ft ceilings on the first floor
- Waterproof LVP floors, tile in baths
- Granite or quartz counters
- Stainless appliance package
- 15 SEER2 heat pump
- Architectural shingles, 30 year
- Sod and a $3,500 landscaping allowance
- Two walk-throughs before closing
- Professional cleaning at move-in
- 2-10 home warranty
How it works, week by week
About 8 months, start to keys
- Week 0
Kitchen-table meeting
Free. We come to you, look at your lot or lot ideas, and talk about how your family lives.
- Weeks 1 to 3
Pick a plan and your changes
Kendra walks you through plans and finishes. You get one fixed price in writing. $1,500 deposit, credited to the build.
- Weeks 3 to 6
Loan, survey and permits
We send your lender everything they need and pull the county or city permits.
- Weeks 6 to 10
Site work and slab
Clearing, pad, plumbing under slab, pour. Mike sends photos at every stage.
- Weeks 10 to 20
Framing, roof and rough-ins
The house goes up fast here. Walk it with us once it is framed, before the walls close.
- Weeks 20 to 31
Drywall, cabinets, paint, floors
The finish work. You will see your selections go in week by week.
- Week 32
Walk-through and keys
Two walk-throughs, a punch list we finish before closing, and a binder for the house.
From families in Lowery homes
4.9 from 87 reviewsThe Magnolia with a screened porch, 2024
Kendra answered every text, even the silly ones about outlet heights. We closed one week later than the first schedule because of rain, and they told us three weeks ahead.
The Pecan with a storm shelter, 2025
With three kids we needed the fourth bedroom and a shelter in the garage. Mike priced both before we signed and the total never moved. The house is solid and quiet.
The Hackberry, 2023
I am retired and wanted something small on my late husband's land. They widened the doors and hallway for me at no charge and checked on me after move-in.
We are a family building homes for families
Mike grew up framing houses with his dad in Northport. Kendra spent nine years as a loan officer, so she knows exactly what your bank will ask for. We started Lowery Family Homes in 2014 with one plan and one house a year.
Now we build three or four a year with our son Caleb, two longtime carpenters, and the same plumber, electrician and HVAC company we have used from the start. You will have Kendra's cell for anything about money, plans and selections, and Mike's for anything on site.
- 38
- homes built since 2014
- 4
- plans, each changed to fit
- #27459
- AL builder license
Where we build
Within 35 minutes of Tuscaloosa| Town | Drive | Homes built |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 15 min | 9 |
| Northport | 15 min | 8 |
| Coker | 20 min | 5 |
| Cottondale | 20 min | 4 |
| Lake Tuscaloosa | 25 min | 4 |
| Duncanville | 25 min | 3 |
| Brookwood | 30 min | 3 |
| Moundville | 30 min | 2 |
Questions families ask us
6 answersCan we change a plan a lot, or only a little?
A lot, within reason. Moving walls, flipping the plan, adding a room or a porch are all common. If a change touches the roof or foundation, we have our engineer check it.
Is the price really fixed?
Yes. Once you sign, the price only changes if you ask for a change, and every change is priced in writing first. Lumber going up is our problem, not yours.
What is not included?
The land, a septic system if there is no sewer, and site work over $12,000 on very steep or wooded lots. We tell you about those at the lot visit, before any price is final.
Can you help with financing?
Kendra was a loan officer for nine years. She will walk you through construction-to-permanent loans and introduce you to two local lenders. You can use any bank you like.
Do you build storm shelters?
Yes, and we recommend one. A FEMA-rated shelter in the garage adds $7,800 and takes up about the space of a closet.
How soon could we move in?
About 8 months from the day you sign. We usually start a new house every 3 to 4 months, so ask about the next opening when you call.
Get a fixed price for your plan and lot
Tell us a little about your family and your land. Kendra will call within one business day to set up a kitchen-table meeting.
- Call or text(205) 555-0163
- Emailkendra@loweryfamilyhomes.com
- Office1407 Rice Mine Road NE, Tuscaloosa
- HoursMon to Fri 8 to 5, Sat 9 to 12