Designed around you
Plans drawn around your furniture, appliances and routines, revised until they're right.
“A set of illustrated plans was prepared and we were able to make changes to suit our needs.”Homeowner letter
Custom home builders in Youngstown & Northeast Ohio
Homes designed for you, and built by our family.
The Sudon family has designed and built luxury custom homes across Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Your plans are drawn around you, Donald Sudon and our general contractor oversee your build, and our Girard office answers when you call.
Best of Ohio Homes winner
Builder of the Year, Builder Magazine
NAHB Certified Master
One family, from the first sketch to the final walkthrough
Sudon Brothers, Inc. is a family-owned, award-winning custom home builder based in Girard, Ohio, owned and operated by Donald Sudon. We design and build luxury custom homes and estate properties across Youngstown, Mahoning County and Trumbull County in Northeast Ohio. Every home is designed with you and an architect we work with, overseen by Donald and our general contractor, and supported by a full-time office that keeps you informed from start to finish.
Meet the Sudon family- Company
- Sudon Brothers, Inc.
- Office
- 1616 E. Liberty St., Girard, OH 44420
- Service area
- Mahoning & Trumbull counties, Ohio
- Specialty
- Luxury custom homes and estate properties
- Design
- Architect-drawn illustrated plans
- Land
- Your lot, or we help you evaluate one
- Credential
- NAHB Certified Master Building Professional
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM · 330.759.3776
Homes we've built across the Valley
No catalog, no model numbers. Each of these was designed for one family and one piece of land, then built by ours.
The Grand MeridianBrick two-story
Ashford ManorGeorgian manor
HawthorneBrick traditional
StratfordStone cape
StonebridgeStone two-story
OakridgeLimestone ranch
EllingtonColonial estate
StonebrookBrick two-story
18 homes in the full portfolio.
See the full portfolio
Estate features
The whole property, not just the house
From a tennis pavilion with a waterfall garden to a wine cellar below the great room, we plan and build the features that make an estate.
- Pools and pool houses
- Tennis courts and pavilions
- Guest houses
- Outdoor living and kitchens
- Home gyms
- Wine cellars
- Residential elevators
- Smart home systems
Custom builder or plan-based builder?
National builders sell from a catalog of plans and a regional design studio. Here's how a true custom builder is different.
| Topic | Sudon Brothers | Typical plan-based builder |
|---|---|---|
| Floor plan | Designed from scratch for your family and lot | Chosen from a catalog, then modified |
| Who designs it | An architect, working with you directly | A corporate plan library |
| On your site | The owner and a general contractor | A superintendent covering many jobs |
| Your contact | Our Girard office and the family | A regional sales consultant |
| Estate features | Pools, tennis pavilions, guest houses built in | Often outside the builder's scope |
| Local proof | Homes, awards and clients across the Valley | Model homes and design centers, often in another county |
Why families build with Sudon Brothers
Four things our clients bring up again and again, in their own words.
Owner-led builds
Donald Sudon and our general contractor oversee your build and track every detail to completion.
“Don visited the construction site daily both during and after the completion of the home…”Dr. Frank & Georgeann Agresta
An office that answers
A full-time Girard office helps with selections, utilities and every question.
“They returned phone calls and emails promptly…”Fred, homeowner
On schedule
Experienced trades who hand off cleanly, with steady updates the whole way.
“You always kept us informed and updated on everything.”Paula & Bob McClusky
How we build a custom home, step by step
The same family guides you from the first conversation to the day you move in.
Read the full processConversation and site visit
We learn how you live, walk your land or help you evaluate a lot, and talk honestly about budget and timing.
Design with an architect
Illustrated plans and elevations, revised with you until the layout, style and features are exactly right.
Selections and pricing
Finishes, fixtures and estate features chosen with our office team, then priced for your plans and selections.
Construction
Donald and our general contractor oversee the site with long-standing trades, keeping the job clean, on schedule and transparent.
Walkthrough and beyond
A final walkthrough, closing, and a builder who stands behind the home long after you move in.
What does a Sudon Brothers custom home cost?
Every home is priced to its own design and land. Here's what moves the number, and how to get a realistic range for yours.
Priced from your plans
No catalog base price
Tell us about your lot, size and must-haves and we'll give you a realistic range for your home.
Get a range for your homeFor context, the National Association of Home Builders' 2024 survey put the average construction cost of a new U.S. home at about $162 per square foot before land. Luxury custom homes typically cost more. See the full cost guide.
- Size and shapeSquare footage matters, but so do rooflines and corners. Simple forms cost less per foot.
- Foundation and siteFull basements, walkouts, long driveways, well and septic all change the site budget.
- Exterior materialsFull brick and natural stone cost more than siding, and last.
- Interior finish levelCabinetry, millwork, flooring and fixtures are the most flexible part of the budget.
- Estate featuresPools, pavilions, guest houses and elevators are priced as their own line items.
In our homeowners' words
My wife and I previously had three custom homes built and I have a commercial construction background, so I know what to look for. … In spite of bad weather, they finished right on time. … [I] can honestly say that Sudon Brothers is the best home builder in our area.Fred, homeowner
“The quality stood out in all the ways that were important to us from the basement block to the trusses in the roof.”Richard & Mary Chisholm
“We appreciate how you stand behind your work and have helped us out to remedy any problems.”Cathy & Anthony Russo
“Don visited the construction site daily both during and after the completion of the home…”Dr. Frank & Georgeann Agresta
Where we build
From our office in Girard, we build across both sides of the Mahoning Valley. Each community has its own guide to lots, permits and schools.
Questions about building with Sudon Brothers
Who is the best custom home builder in Youngstown, Ohio?
Sudon Brothers, Inc. of Girard is one of the Mahoning Valley's most decorated custom home builders: an NAHB Certified Master Building Professional, a Best of Ohio Homes winner, a Builder Magazine Builder of the Year and a 2025 HBA Leadership in Housing Advocacy Award recipient. The family designs each home with an architect we work with, and Donald Sudon and our general contractor oversee every job. Read what clients say.
Where is Sudon Brothers located?
Our office is at 1616 E. Liberty St., Girard, OH 44420, open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Call 330.759.3776.
What areas does Sudon Brothers build in?
We build across Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Northeast Ohio, including Youngstown, Canfield, Poland, Boardman and Austintown in Mahoning County and Girard, Liberty Township, Howland, Vienna, Hubbard and Niles in Trumbull County. See where we build.
What's the difference between a custom builder and a plan-based builder?
A plan-based builder starts from a catalog of existing floor plans and lets you change finishes and some options. A custom builder like Sudon Brothers designs the house from scratch for your family and your lot, so the plan, elevations, structure and features are all specific to you.
Can you build on my lot?
Yes. We build on land you already own. We start by walking the lot to understand its slope, drainage, utilities, access and zoning before design begins.
Do you design the house?
Yes. We design each home with you, working with an architect who prepares illustrated plans that are revised until the layout fits how your family lives, down to furniture and appliance placement.
Can you build a pool, guest house or tennis court?
Yes. We build pools and pool houses, tennis courts and pavilions, guest houses, home gyms, wine cellars, residential elevators, smart home systems and outdoor living spaces, planned together with the house. See estate features.
How much does a Sudon Brothers custom home cost?
Every Sudon Brothers home is priced from its own plans and selections, so there's no catalog base price. The biggest cost drivers are size and shape, foundation and site work, exterior materials, interior finish level and estate features. For context, the National Association of Home Builders' 2024 survey put the average construction cost of a new U.S. home at about $162 per square foot before land, and luxury custom homes typically cost more. See the cost guide.
How long does it take to build a custom home?
It depends on the size and complexity of the home, the season you break ground and how quickly selections are made. Design and permitting come first. We set a construction schedule with you before work starts and keep you updated against it.
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