09/10/2026
Some reviews simply stop you in your tracks.
Building a custom home is deeply personal. Our clients trust us with their vision, their investment, and the place where their family will make memories for years to come. We never take that responsibility lightly.
This incredibly thoughtful review means more to our entire team than we can adequately express. We are proud of the home we created together, but even more grateful for the relationship built along the way.
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It has always been our dream to build our custom forever home, and when the time came to vet builders, we had the absolute honor of meeting the Secure Built team.
Unlike other builders we met, Secure Built never tried to upsell us, change our vision, or tell us something couldn't be done. Instead, they used their years of experience and expertise to figure out how to make it happen - including navigating all those lovely Florida code requirements! 😅 From our custom bi-fold door and windows to the floorplan we personally designed to all the little integrated details, they turned our dream into a buildable reality.
When we first contacted Secure Built near the end of April 2025, Kyle invited us to visit their model during the Parade of Homes. There we met Brianne, who was happy to show us around. Another gentleman stopped to chat and answer questions, and after a few minutes we realized it was none other than the owner himself, Ryan!
Honestly, meeting the owner without initially realizing who he was and seeing firsthand how humble, kind, and genuinely excited he was about his work sealed the deal for us. We knew Secure Built would be the right fit for our forever home.
Throughout the entire process, Ryan, Nicole, and Houston were there for us. This was our first home-building experience, so we had a LOT of questions and a lot to learn. Ryan’s communication was EXCEPTIONAL. He kept us updated, explained what to expect, answered our questions, and offered guidance whenever we needed it. We never felt left to figure things out on our own.
With a complex custom project of this scale, a few blips are inevitable. What mattered was how they handled them. We never felt ignored, cheated, or taken advantage of. There was transparency throughout, and whenever an issue arose, Ryan personally worked with us to get it resolved efficiently and fairly and keep things moving. We couldn't have asked for a better person to have in our corner.
In fact, the most frustrating part of the entire process was making all the selections. So many choices, so many options...so many shades of white paint. 😂
As for the home itself, the quality of the work, materials, and attention to detail really shine through. Secure Built works with incredibly talented tradespeople.
Trinity Tile gave us access to premium tiles not available at big box stores, Donald's tile work is IMMACULATE, Classic Kitchens cabinetry is stunning, Evie was a gem and the quartz installation was phenomenal, Edwin is a beast at getting the electrical laid out exactly where we wanted it, and Chris and Avery installed beautiful frameless showers and a custom closet setup based on our sketch.
The bottom line is Secure Built knows how to build homes - not just houses but HOMES. They provide guidance, invaluable education, and support while still giving you the freedom to create something uniquely yours.
And most importantly they genuinely care about what they do. Their dedication and pride shows throughout the process and even after. Ryan has made it clear that handing over the keys is just another step, not the end of the relationship.
After working with Secure Built, we aren't just happy with our home - we are genuinely proud to be living in a Secure Built home. To Ryan and the team, thank you so much from the depths of our heart for all that you do.
So if you're considering building a home, don't just take our word for it. Read the other reviews, reach out to them, visit their model home, and see their work for yourself.
Finally, here's a brief timeline of how our project went:
First contact: April 22, 2025
Parade of Homes: April 27, 2025
Floor Plan design: April 30 - June 26, 2025 (turning our sketches into code-compliant plans + modifications)
Permit applied: July/August 2025
Permit granted: October 24, 2025 (county backlog caused major delays)
Clearing & Site Prep: November 3, 2025
Construction Start: December 2025
Ryan's estimated completion date: September 1, 2026
Home completed & keys handed over: August 27, 2026
