Building Custom Homes with Quality and Care in Calamus, Nebraska
Build the home you’ve been picturing—without budget drift or schedule guesswork. Elev8 Construction designs and builds custom homes around Calamus, Burwell, and Ord with fixed pricing, dependable schedules, and fast communication that keeps you in control from first conversation to move‑in.

Defined milestones with proactive updates.

One clear number—no allowances or moving targets

Selections tracked, approvals simple, answers quick.

Engineered for wind, snow, hail, and big temperature swings. Tight, well-sealed homes that hold heat in winter and stay cool in summer.
The best of both worlds—durable, multifunctional buildings with beautiful custom interiors.
From insulation to custom kitchens and flooring, we take your structure from basic to beautiful.
Goals, must‑haves, budget, and timeline. Clear next steps.
Plans and specs around how you live: light, storage, traffic, mechanicals, energy.
Vendor/trade quotes and submittals; value‑engineering aligns selections with current costs and lead times.
Detailed scope, milestone schedule, and a number you can plan around.
Got Questions? We’ve Got You Covered
Most 1,600–3,000 sq ft homes run ~8–10 months from signed contract to move‑in. Starting from an idea (design + selections + plans), add ~6 months, so ~14–16 months total. Weather, selections, and site work can affect schedule.
Recent Elev8 customs near Calamus have landed from the low‑$300s to $1M+, driven by size, selections (cabinetry/countertops, appliance package), site work, rural utilities, and lot conditions. We establish a fixed price after design and vendor/trade quotes.
Not necessarily. Finished barndominiums are often comparable to custom homes on a per‑finished‑sf basis once interior finishes, shop size, and rural utility work are included. Expect ~8–10 months of construction after design; full idea‑to‑keys can run ~12–18 months depending on design depth.
Begin design/pre‑construction in fall/winter. We typically open ~four build slots starting in April, staggered about every two months through early fall. Design runs year‑round.
Scope we’re carrying, lot improvements (grading, well, utilities), selections (cabinetry, countertops, appliances), and site conditions. Locking selections early and coordinating utilities protects price and schedule.
Yes. We draft in‑house (Chief Architect) and bring in engineers for spans, wind, and concrete/decks as needed. We also collaborate with outside architects for highly bespoke designs.
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