by Christy Heitger-Ewing | photos by Tyler Hergott
Building your dream home should be one of the most exciting times of your life. And it will be…if you choose the right builder. A boutique builder that specializes in high-end, new custom home building, Rise Builders brings more than 30 years of experience to the table.
While everyone’s idea of the perfect builder may vary, it’s safe to say that candid and consistent communication between builder and client is of utmost importance. That’s precisely what Rise Builders offers.
“We can make a person’s dream for a home come true, whatever it is,” says Cleland. “No matter the task or how difficult it may be, we can figure it out and get it done.”
Rise Builders handles each client project on a personal level, with Cleland and his Vice President of Design, Brianne Bentley collaborating every step of the way. Bentley’s work as an in-house designer and project manager is hugely beneficial to clients as they make their design selections every step of the way.
“Because we are a two-person team, we work directly with the customers,” says Cleland. “We don’t have a bunch of employees, construction managers, and middlemen you have to go through.”
They usually work on about eight projects concurrently, and every day Cleland or Bentley is in touch with each client via email, text, and/or phone call.
“We don’t ever make people wait days for us to get back to them,” Cleland says. “We usually get back to them within the hour.”
For years, Rise Builders has worked with McComb Pella not only because they offer high-end, outstanding products but also because Pella has their own install team, they warranty any defects, and their communications team is stellar.
“Ryan Lee is my salesman, and he’s awesome at working with customers,” says Cleland. “Before we get going, our clients go into the showroom where Ryan sits down with us in a meeting room to show the selection of the windows that are being chosen. Because he’s such an expert in all aspects of windows, he helps us stay within budget while still achieving the desired results. He’ll even suggest alternative options that are just as great but more aligned with the price point, all while giving the client the look they want.”
Cleland particularly likes Pella’s multi-sliding door, which is made up of four 5′ panels that slide to one end of the front door creating a 15′ wide opening leading out into the screened-in porch area.
Architecturally speaking, Pella’s Reserve windows are their top-of-the-line windows that can be used in any design aesthetic.
“Big, expansive windows are definitely a key element to elevating a custom home,” says Bentley. “Letting in a lot of natural light gives a feeling of openness.”
In a recent high-end custom home project, Pella installed a unique, all glass, 5 ft. x 10 ft. pivot front door. That same home features expansive windows across the front elevation. When working with the architect, the goal was to design the pivot door so that it blended seamlessly with the windows beside it, making it appear as though it were part of the window system itself.
“In the dining room we tried to make the floor to ceiling windows come together in the corner as close as they possibly could to create an atrium feel,” says Bentley.
In addition to building high-end custom homes, Rise Builders also does high-end remodeling and garage carriage houses.
Rise Builders focuses primarily on building in the north suburbs of Indy. If you’re looking for an experienced boutique builder who will keep the lines of communication open throughout the process, contact them today.
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6178 Burleigh Place
Noblesville, Indiana 46062
