DB Homes

What DB Homes does

DB Homes, Inc. is a privately held residential homebuilder founded in 2001 and headquartered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The company designs, sells, and constructs custom homes for individual buyers in western Pennsylvania, operating within approximately a 40-mile radius of its Johnstown office. It offers two construction methodologies — traditional site-built homes constructed directly on customer-owned land, and modular homes built in factory environments (via its partnership with Ritz-Craft Corporation) and assembled on-site — supported by a portfolio of over 150 floor plans spanning ranch, two-story, Cape Cod, and tiny home/ADU configurations. Technology use is limited to computer-aided drafting (CAD) for plan customization and 3D virtual tours for buyer visualization; the company participates in the ENERGY STAR program and delivers homes built to R-21/R-38 insulation standards.

DB Homes generates revenue through one-time sales of custom and modular homes to individual consumers, with no two customers receiving identical pricing — every home is quoted based on specifications, floor plan, finishes, and site work scope, and the company does not publish general price lists. It operates a sales-led go-to-market model anchored by a 1,500 sq ft Corporate Office & Design Center in Johnstown (opened in 2006) and two model homes on display (Hudson Two Story and Shadowbrook Ranch). Sales is conducted directly with homebuyers via phone, website contact form, and in-person visits; no reseller, dealer, or intermediary channels are used. The company maintains a small team of approximately 10–12 full-time employees including owner/president Dick Burke Jr. and general manager Keith Skowron, and has cumulatively built over 700 homes. Customers are supported by a 12-year structural warranty through Residential Warranty Company (RWC) and a 1-year parts/labor warranty. The business is entirely founder-owned with no institutional investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no reported M&A activity.

Name

DB Homes

Legal name

DB Homes, Inc.

Website

https://db-homes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DB Homes is a privately held custom and modular homebuilder in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, founded in 2001 by Dick Burke Jr. It designs and constructs site-built and modular residential homes for individual buyers across roughly 150 floor plans, serving homebuyers within a 40-mile radius using a direct, sales-led model from its corporate design center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Home Building

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF), Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Modular home construction
• Site-built residential homes
• Energy-efficient housing
• Floor plan customization

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Sales: DB Homes generates revenue through the sale of custom-built residential homes, both site-built and modular. All homes are custom-designed and priced based on customer specifications, chosen floor plans, finishes, and on-site work scope. The company does not publish general price lists as every home is custom-built to individual buyer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DB Homes is a custom and modular home builder that designs, constructs, and delivers personalized residential homes for individual buyers in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania region. The company offers two primary construction methods—traditional site-built homes constructed on the customer's land and modular homes factory-built by partner Ritz-Craft Corporation and assembled on-site—across a portfolio of 150+ floor plans including Ranch, Two-Story, Cape Cod, and Tiny Home/ADU styles.

Product overview

DB Homes is a custom and modular home builder offering a comprehensive portfolio of home designs. The company provides two primary construction methods: site-built homes (custom construction on customer's land) and modular homes (factory-built with on-site assembly). Their product lineup includes various home styles such as Ranch (single-story), Two-Story, and Cape Cod/Bonus Ranch designs. They offer over 150 floor plans across multiple categories, including models for display (Shadowbrook Ranch, Hudson Two Story, Willow Creek) and customizable options for customers. The company also provides 3D virtual tours as a service to help customers visualize their future homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Site-Built Custom Homes Custom homes constructed directly on the customer's chosen land using traditional stick-frame building methods with full customization options for layout, finishes, and design. Built to conventional state building codes and inspected by state or independent third-party inspectors.
• Modular Homes Factory-built home modules constructed by partner Ritz-Craft Corporation in climate-controlled environments and assembled on-site, offering faster completion times, energy-efficient construction, and design flexibility. Banks, appraisers, and insurance companies treat modular homes identically to site-built homes.
• Tiny Homes & ADU Floor Plans Compact living solutions including tiny homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) designed for efficient space utilization, available as part of the company's modular and site-built floor plan portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy-efficient homes built with R-21 insulation, R-38 blown-in ceiling insulation, warm edge thermopane low-e glass windows, and insulated exterior doors — independently verified thermal performance through ENERGY STAR partnership.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ritz-Craft CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDB Homes forged an early and valuable partnership with Ritz-Craft Corporation, a company with over 50 years of experience in modular home building. Ritz-Craft provides the modular home building expertise and factory-constructed components that complement DB Homes' on-site construction and customization capabilities.
• Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC)coreOthersRWC provides the 12-year structural warranty for every DB Home, offering homeowners robust protection and peace of mind. This warranty coverage is a key component of DB Homes' value proposition and customer confidence program.
• ENERGY STARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDB Homes is an ENERGY STAR partner, meaning their homes are independently verified for superior thermal performance meeting strict ENERGY STAR guidelines. This partnership provides third-party validation of the company's energy efficiency claims and standards.
• PfisterminorOthersBrand-name faucet and plumbing fixture supplier featured in DB Homes' trusted network.
• Kichler LightingminorOthersBrand-name lighting fixture supplier featured in DB Homes' trusted network of industry partners.
• Crane Performance SidingminorOthersPremium siding product supplier through Royal Building Products, featured as part of DB Homes' brand-name material partnerships.
• Owens CorningminorOthersBuilding materials supplier for insulation and other construction products, featured in DB Homes' trusted network.
• ArmstrongminorOthersFlooring products supplier (ceiling tiles and flooring) in DB Homes' brand-name partner network.
• ManningtonminorOthersFlooring products supplier featured in DB Homes' trusted network for residential flooring options.
• Shaw FloorsminorOthersFlooring products supplier in DB Homes' network of brand-name material partners.
• Legacy Crafted CabinetsminorOthersCabinetry supplier featured in DB Homes' network for kitchen and bathroom cabinet options.
• MoenminorOthersFaucet and plumbing fixture brand in DB Homes' trusted material partner network.
• HanStone Quartz SurfacesminorOthersQuartz countertop surface supplier in DB Homes' brand-name material partner network.
• Caesarstone Quartz SurfacesminorOthersQuartz countertop surface supplier in DB Homes' brand-name material partner network.
• ProViaminorOthersEntry door and window products supplier in DB Homes' trusted material network.
• Wolf Classic CabinetryminorOthersKitchen cabinetry supplier featured in DB Homes' brand-name material partnerships.
• Georgia-Pacific Vinyl Siding & AccessoriesminorOthersVinyl siding and accessories supplier in DB Homes' network of building material partners.
• Tamko Building ProductsminorOthersBuilding products supplier (roofing, waterproofing) in DB Homes' trusted network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ritz-Craft Corporation: Ritz-Craft is DB Homes' strategic modular manufacturing partner but also operates as a direct competitor producing modular homes for sale. As the upstream supplier to DB Homes, it competes for end-customers in overlapping PA territories.
• Kabco Builders: Modular home builder serving PA, NJ, NY, and other Northeast states with energy-efficient custom modular homes. Competes directly with DB Homes for modular customers in overlapping Mid-Atlantic geographies.

Direct peers

• Berks Homes (Berkshire Hathaway): A Pennsylvania-based custom home builder serving PA, MD, NY, NJ, DE, and WV with similar site-built modular homes, ranch and two-story designs, and design center model. Most direct comparable given overlapping PA service area, product portfolio, and custom build model.
• Wayne Homes: Ohio/Pennsylvania custom on-your-lot home builder with ranch, two-story, and Cape Cod designs plus design center model. Closely comparable custom-build motion and energy-efficient standards.
• Landmark Homes: Pennsylvania custom home builder offering ranch, two-story, and Cape Cod designs across central PA. Directly comparable on geography (PA), custom-build model, and product style mix that closely mirrors DB Homes' portfolio.
• Excel Homes (Manufactured/Mobile): Pennsylvania-based modular home manufacturer and builder serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region with customized ranch, Cape Cod, and two-story modular homes. Closely matches DB Homes' modular construction methodology and geographic footprint.
• Wedgewood Homes: Pennsylvania custom home builder serving PA, NJ, and DE with modular and custom construction. Comparable on dual site-built/modular offering, custom design center experience, and ENERGY STAR-equivalent standards.

Broad incumbents

• K. Hovnanian Homes: National homebuilder operating in multiple PA markets (Philadelphia suburbs, Pittsburgh). Overlaps with DB Homes' Pennsylvania geography but at much larger scale and broader product range.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury home builder with active operations across Pennsylvania offering move-in-ready and custom homes. A large incumbent operating in DB Homes' broader region but with significantly wider product breadth, scale, and capital base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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