Our Process

Exquisite Craftsmanship. Timeless Design. Unparalleled Quality.

Jim Sieradzki, founder of Century Custom Builders, has been building award-winning custom homes for 50 years. Earning an unrivaled reputation for exquisite craftsmanship, timeless design, and unparalleled quality. Century Custom Builders’ care and quality will shine long after you move into your home, and accounts for our hundreds of referred and repeat customers.

Building vs. buying a move-in-ready home

While some people enjoy the creative challenge of a blank canvas, others prefer to focus their attention on refining to an existing masterpiece. Whether you’re a creator or an embellisher, we have a variety of homes and home sites in sought after communities to fit with your needs.

Why build a custom home?

To some prospective home buyers, the words “dream home” evokes images of building a custom home just the way they want it. The thrill of selecting a floor plan that suits the way they live, choosing home design details that express their style, and working with a builder to realize their vision is the experience they seek.

If you are a home creator, now is your time. Century provides expert professional guidance every step of the way. With Century Custom Builders you can:

Completely tailor your home to fit your life
Select colors, materials, and textures that reflect your style
Choose a floor plan for your family or entertaining needs
Experience our worry-free building process
Count on our 10-year structural warranty
Rely on every Century home being green from the ground up
Work with LEED-accredited professionals

Ready to build your dream home to order? Browse our Communities or visit with our design team at our Mishawaka office.

Location, location, location

Communities are not one-style-fits-all. Your community should reflect who you are and how you want to live. Choosing your community is as much a lifestyle choice as your beautiful home’s floor plan or design.

Build in Our Communities

Discover thoughtfully designed communities that fit every lifestyle—from vibrant, activity-rich neighborhoods to peaceful retreats with room to breathe. With locations across South Bend, Granger, and beyond, Century Custom Builders helps you find the perfect place to call home.

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Build on Our Lots

Choose from our exclusive collection of specialty lots and start your journey toward a custom home built with exceptional detail and craftsmanship. Whether you envision wide-open views or a tucked-away sanctuary, we offer premier sites ready for your dream design.

Build on Your Lot

Already own the perfect piece of land? We’ll partner with you from concept to completion to bring your vision to life with the unmistakable quality and finish of a Century custom home.

Jim Sieradzki

President

Inspired by a passion for architecture and design, Jim has been building custom homes for the past 30 years. As a result of Jim’s focus on quality craftsmanship and design, Century Builders has become the well-respected luxury home builder that it is today. Our customers appreciate the standard of quality that Jim has required of Century Builders and benefit from these standards from inception through realization of their new home.

David Sieradzki

Vice President

David is focused on bringing sustainable design and construction to the South Bend area and has several years of experience working in both large Fortune 500 companies and small customer focused firms. He has held the titles Project Manager and Land Development Estimator from Florida to Wyoming. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, David received his MBA from Daniels College of Business in Denver, Colorado. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and is a Board Member of the Home Builders Association of St. Joseph Valley.

Phil Thorton

Construction Manager

As Construction Manager, Phil oversees scheduling and on-site supervision of our builds to ensure the most timely and efficient process. Hailing from Purdue University in West Lafayette, he gained his degree in Building Construction and Contracting. Starting out with working summers as a teenager, Phil now has over 24 years of experience in the construction field, with jobs ranging from commercial and multi-family to single-family residential.