Custom Home Builder in St. Augustine, FL
Building a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At The Funway Company Inc. DBA G.J. Gardner Homes Saint Augustine, owned and operated by Eric Fundora, we help families turn their ideas into a home that fits the way they actually live. As your custom home builder in St. Augustine, FL, we stay beside you from the first conversation to the day you get your keys.
Why choose The Funway Company Inc. DBA G.J. Gardner Homes Saint Augustine
- Local knowledge you can lean on. Eric Fundora and our team know this part of Northeast Florida well, from the established neighborhoods to the quieter pockets where new homes are going up. That familiarity helps you make smart decisions about where and how to build.
- Designs shaped around you. Your home should reflect your family, not a template. We offer a wide range of customizable plans, from comfortable family layouts to more spacious retreats, and we adjust them until they feel right.
- Construction done carefully. We work with quality materials and skilled trade partners because the details matter. The goal is a home that looks great on move-in day and holds up for the years that follow.
- Communication that keeps you in the loop. We listen first, offer honest advice, and keep you informed as the build progresses, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
Our Custom Home Builder process
Every project is different, but our approach gives you a clear path from idea to finished home.
- Get to know your vision. We sit down with you to talk through your lifestyle, your must-haves, your budget and your timeline. This is where your ideas start taking shape.
- Design and plan together. You collaborate with our designers to refine a layout that works for your family. We review options, materials and finishes so the plan reflects what you truly want.
- Prepare your site and budget. Whether you already own land or are still looking, we help you understand what your lot allows and how your choices affect the overall plan.
- Build with care. Our team manages construction step by step, coordinating the trades and keeping quality front and center at every stage.
- Walk through and hand over. Before you move in, we go through the finished home with you to make sure everything meets the standard you expect.
Along the way, we can talk through related options that might suit your situation, including house and land packages that pair a plan with a building block, knock down rebuild projects for families who love their current location, dual living designs that place two homes under one roof, split level plans for sloped or uneven lots, and accessory dwelling unit designs when you need extra space. If you are buying your first home, we are happy to explain how the process works and point you toward the resources available to new buyers.
Serving St. Augustine, FL and nearby
We build throughout St. Augustine and the surrounding Northeast Florida area. That includes popular communities like Palencia, St. Augustine Beach, World Golf Village, Anastasia Island and Nocatee, as well as building sites near historic downtown. Wherever you choose to put down roots, our team brings the same local understanding and personal attention to your project.
Choosing a custom home builder is a big decision, and we know the trust that comes with it. Our aim is to make the experience feel personal and genuinely enjoyable, so that the home you end up with is one you are proud of and one that fits your family for the long term.
Custom building also gives you a say in the parts of a home that matter most to the way you live. Maybe you want an open kitchen that opens onto the backyard, a dedicated home office, a split layout that gives everyone room to breathe, or a flexible space that can change as your family grows. When you build custom, those decisions are yours to make, and our role is to turn them into a plan that works and a home that lasts.
Eric Fundora and the team would be glad to hear what you have in mind, answer your questions and help you understand what is possible on your lot or in the community you are considering. There is no pressure, just an honest conversation about your goals and how we might help you reach them.
Ready to start the conversation about your custom home? Call us at (904) 906-5136 and let's talk about bringing your vision to life here in St. Augustine, FL.
What Shapes the Cost of a Custom Home
No two custom homes carry the same price, because so much depends on the choices you make along the way. The size of the floor plan, the number of rooms and the complexity of the design all play a part, as does the land you build on. A level, ready lot behaves differently than a sloped or wooded one, and site preparation can shift what the overall project involves.
Material selections matter too. The flooring, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures and roofing you pick will each influence the final figure, and swapping one finish for another changes the picture. Features like extra garages, covered outdoor areas, dual living layouts or accessory dwelling units add scope as well.
Once we know your plan, your lot and the finishes you prefer, we can walk you through a realistic estimate built around your actual project rather than a generic guess.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Hire a Builder
Choosing who builds your home is a decision you want to feel good about, so it helps to ask the right things up front. Consider asking any builder you speak with:
- How will we communicate during the build? You deserve to know who your point of contact is and how often you will hear updates.
- Can my plan be adjusted? Ask whether designs are flexible and how changes are handled once construction is underway.
- Who handles the trades and scheduling? Understanding how subcontractors are coordinated tells you a lot about how smoothly a project runs.
- What happens if something comes up on my lot? Site surprises happen, and you want to know how they will be addressed.
- What is included in the plan I am quoted? Clarity here prevents confusion later and helps you compare options fairly.
We welcome these questions and are glad to answer them honestly, because a build goes better when everyone understands the plan from the start.
Caring for Your New Home After Move-In
A custom home is a long-term investment, and a little attention keeps it looking and performing the way you expect. In the first season after you settle in, it helps to get familiar with how your systems work, from the HVAC and water heater to any smart features included in your build.
Simple habits go a long way. Keep gutters clear, change air filters on a regular schedule, watch for any settling around doors and windows, and stay on top of sealing and caulking where moisture tends to gather in the Northeast Florida climate. Exterior finishes benefit from periodic cleaning, and your landscaping will establish better with consistent care in those early months.