Tampa, FL

CUSTOM design-build services

At Charter Bay Home Builders, we specialize in designing and building large-scale, full custom homes in the most sought-after areas of the Tampa Bay Area. From the historic elegance of Parkland Estates, to the waterfront prestige of Davis Islands, we offer highly personalized design-build services tailored to your vision. If you’re looking for a custom home builder who understands the Tampa area and brings decades of hands-on home building expertise, we’d love to talk.

Architectural Design

Bespoke home designs tailored to the way you live.

We design large-scale, full custom homes starting from a blank page, not a template. Whether you know exactly what you want or need help exploring your options, we take the time to understand your lifestyle and vision. We bring your ideas to life with immersive 3D renderings, helping you visualize each space so you can make confident, informed decisions.

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New Home Construction

A higher standard of custom homebuilding.

Every home we build is led by Eric, the founder and driving force behind Charter Bay. With decades of experience and a deep sense of responsibility for every project that bears his company’s name, Eric is personally involved in every phase of the build. You’ll work directly with the person whose name is behind the company and who is personally invested in getting it right.

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Land Search & Homesite Evaluation

Where you build is as important as what you build.

As a licensed real estate broker and experienced home builder, we offer expert guidance in helping you find the perfect location to build your new home in Tampa. We evaluate key factors such as zoning, topography, soil conditions, and site orientation to ensure the property aligns with your vision and budget. Whether you already own a lot or are still searching, we’re here to help.

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Interior/Exterior Detailing & Design Selections

Finishing details make your home truly yours.

We help you design every detail, inside and out. From lighting layouts to landscape design, we guide you through the entire design process as part of our full-service, in-house approach. No need to juggle separate architects, designers, and contractors. With Charter Bay, design and construction go hand in hand, ensuring every selection is not only beautiful but buildable.

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Honest, Trustworthy and Extremely Caring

“Eric is a top notch artisan who loves his art of designing and building luxury custom homes. He is honest, trustworthy, and extremely caring. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to be in good hands and build a gorgeous home.”

Zunera Mir, Parkland Estates - Tampa, FL

Why Build a Home in Tampa?

Tampa offers an exceptional variety of high-end neighborhoods ideal for building luxury custom homes. From the waterfront estates of Davis Islands to the elegant streets of Parkland Estates, the city provides an unmatched backdrop for designing a one-of-a-kind custom luxury residence.

Beyond its prime real estate, Tampa is known for its vibrant culture, thriving business climate, and easy access to the Gulf Coast. Residents enjoy award-winning restaurants in the SoHo and Channel Districts, acclaimed museums like the Tampa Museum of Art, and entertainment venues such as Amalie Arena and the Straz Center. The city also boasts some of the state’s top-rated schools and nationally ranked hospitals, including Tampa General and St. Joseph’s, making it a smart choice for families and professionals alike.

Whether you’re seeking waterfront tranquility, walkable neighborhoods, or proximity to downtown, building a custom home in Tampa means you don’t have to choose—you can have it all.

Ready to Get Started?

We’d be happy to help. With over 20 years of experience building homes across the Tampa Bay area, we understand the local landscape and what it takes to create a home that truly fits your needs. Whether you already have a lot or need help finding the right place to build, we can guide you through every step of the process. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about building a custom home in Tampa.

Why Build with Charter Bay Homes?

Luxury, Without the Layers

When you build with Charter Bay, you work directly with founder Eric Stockland. No rotating cast of characters. No handoffs. Just clear communication, and expert guidance.

Designed With Purpose

We don’t just draw floor plans that look good on paper. We design with livability in mind, anticipating how your home will feel and function in real life.

Proven Experience

We’ve built homes in many of Tampa’s most sought-after neighborhoods and understand the unique challenges of building within the City of Tampa.

Full Custom, Fully Yours

We don’t use stock plans or templates. Every detail is tailored to your preferences, from the first sketch to the final dab of paint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smart decisions start with good information

Most of our custom homes take between 18 to 24 months from initial planning to completion, depending on the size, complexity, and the City of Tampa’s permitting requirements for your particular location.

As a licensed Florida real estate broker and custom home builder with over 20 years of experience in Tampa Bay, we can help you find, evaluate, and purchase the right property for your custom home, including exploring potential tear-down opportunities in high-end areas like Davis Islands, Hyde Park, and Parkland Estates.

We understand the unique challenges that come with building in the City of Tampa. From protected tree ordinances and historic district guidelines to FAA height restrictions and flood zone limitations, we’ll help you make informed decisions from the start. We also have experience navigating variance requests, so if your ideal property comes with a few hurdles, we know how to move the process forward smoothly.

We’re often asked this question, and the honest answer is—it depends. With true a custom home, there are countless variables that affect the cost to build, including the location and site conditions, the complexity of the design, architectural features, the level of finishes, and even outdoor living elements like pools or detached structures.

Until we know more about where you’re building, what you want to build, and how you want to live in the home, it would be misleading to throw out a generic price per square foot. We strongly believe that if anyone gives you a number without first understanding those details is either guessing or trying to win your business with an unrealistic promise. That’s not how we operate. We believe in honesty from day one. If we’re not transparent at the beginning, how can you trust us throughout the entire build?

Once we fully understand your vision, we’ll walk you through a detailed, thoughtful budgeting process to arrive at an accurate and realistic estimate—no surprises, no games.

At Charter Bay, building a custom home is a true partnership—one where you work directly with our founder, Eric Stockland, from start to finish. We only take on a few projects at a time so we can be fully invested in each one. That means no handoffs, no rotating cast of characters, no chasing down answers. Just clear, consistent communication with someone who knows every detail of your home and is on site making sure it’s built right.

Our process starts with getting to know you and your lifestyle, your priorities, and your vision of how you want to live in your home. From there, we either help you design your home from the ground up or collaborate with your architect to fine-tune the plan. Eric personally guides you through everything—from choosing finishes and fixtures to walking the job site with trades. We believe the process of building your home should feel as custom as the home itself.

Unlike larger builders with multiples layers of staff and limited accountability, our boutique approach gives you a direct line to the person who has as much at stake as you do in getting every detail right.

With over 20 years of experience building homes in Tampa Bay, we combine local market knowledge, long-standing trade relationships, and a hands-on, design-build approach to deliver both high-end craftsmanship and personalized service.

Absolutely. Many of our past clients are happy to share their experience with Charter Bay and have generously allowed private tours of their completed homes upon request. We also welcome you to visit one of our current job sites to see our process and craftsmanship firsthand. Just contact us to schedule a time—we’d be glad to show you what sets us apart.

See our FAQs Page for more frequently asked questions, or if you’d like, please feel free to reach out. We’d be happy to answer any additional questions you may have.