Lehman Construction, LLC

What Lehman Construction, LLC does

Lehman Construction, LLC is a multi-generational family-owned custom home builder and remodeler headquartered in Shipshewana, Indiana, serving the Michiana region of Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. Founded approximately 1990 and operated under the leadership of Amzie Lehman and Elva Lehman, the company runs a 12-person internal team and offers a broad residential and light commercial construction portfolio: custom home building, renovations and remodels, knockdown-and-rebuilds, accessory buildings, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), land development, spec home construction, and light commercial projects.

Operationally, Lehman Construction coordinates work through a documented 7-step building process, runs project management on the JobTread platform, and uses 3D virtual tours and renderings as part of its design consultation workflow. Execution is delivered through a network of 40+ trade partners, which allows the small internal staff to manage multiple concurrent projects across product lines. The firm is certified through America's Trusted Builders and markets a no-surprises philosophy tied to its family-business identity and roughly 100 years of combined team experience.

The revenue model is project-based, with custom homes priced from approximately $360K in standard markets to $565K+ in premium markets and luxury spec homes ranging from $850K to $2M+. Go-to-market channels include a design-center showroom, virtual consultations, online scheduling, an active realtor referral program, content marketing and SEO, and organic social media. Customers are predominantly individual homeowners, with real estate investors, realtors, and commercial clients as secondary segments.

Name

Lehman Construction, LLC

Legal name

Lehman Construction, LLC

Website

https://lehmanconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Multi-generational family custom home builder and remodeler based in Shipshewana, Indiana, serving Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan with custom homes, renovations, ADUs, spec homes, and light commercial construction for homeowners and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Spec Home / Production Homebuilding (Tract & Volume Builders) (IMAFABAD)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Home remodeling services
• Design-build construction
• Residential renovation
• Lot development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shipshewana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Building: Full-service custom home construction from concept to completion, including custom design, land evaluation, permitting, and build management. Revenue is project-based with pricing starting from $360,000 for entry-level homes (1,000-2,000 sq ft) and ranging to $565,000+ for premium markets like North Stonington. Luxury spec homes range from $850k to $2M+.
2. Existing Home Renovation and Remodeling: Comprehensive renovation services including additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishing, attic conversions, porches, sunrooms, and decks. Pricing varies by project scope: bathroom renovations from $25,000, kitchen renovations from $50,000, basement finishing from $65,000, sunroom additions from $100,000, custom additions from $150,000.
3. Land Development: Single lot evaluation, multi-lot land development, and strategic partnerships with luxury builders. Includes land acquisition, entitlement, permitting, and lot preparation services for residential development.
4. Spec Home Building: Construction of distinctive luxury homes for sale, priced in the $850k to $2M+ range, built in premium locations throughout Michiana.
5. Accessory Buildings and ADUs: Custom accessory buildings including toy barns, workshops, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for rental income, multi-generational living, or private guest spaces.
6. Knockdowns and Rebuilds: Complete teardown and reconstruction services for homeowners who want to stay in their location but need a home that better suits their needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lehman Construction, LLC is a family-owned design-build custom home builder and remodeler based in Shipshewana, Indiana. It provides custom home construction, residential renovation and remodeling, lot and land development, commercial construction, and tailored project services for real estate investors and realtor partners across the Michiana region of Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.

Product overview

Lehman Construction, LLC is a multi-generational family custom home builder and remodeler operating in the Michiana area (Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan). The company operates from a design center in Shipshewana, Indiana, and offers a portfolio of integrated construction services centered around its core Custom Home Building and Existing Home Renovation offerings. The product portfolio includes: Custom Home Building (new construction with a 7-step no-surprises process), Existing Home Renovation & Remodeling (additions, basements, attics, porches, decks, outdoor living), Knockdowns & Rebuilds, Accessory Buildings, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Land Development, Spec Home Building for investors, Available Homes (pre-designed customizable floor plans), Commercial Construction, and dedicated programs for Realtors and Investors. The company emphasizes its 'no-surprises philosophy' with over 40 trusted trade partners, 100+ years of combined team experience, and a proprietary 7-step building process from vision sharing to final celebration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Home Building Design-build custom home construction for individual homeowners in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, delivered through a single-source model that integrates design, construction, and project management.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build delivery combining architectural design, material selection through the in-house design center, and construction under a single contract for homeowners and investors.
• Home Renovation and Remodeling Residential renovation and remodeling services for existing homeowners in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, covering interior and exterior project scopes.
• Lot and Land Development Lot and land development services that prepare residential building sites, integrated with the firm's home construction offering for a single-source delivery.
• Commercial Construction Commercial construction services for business owners and commercial property owners in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, delivered through the firm's design-build approach.
• Real Estate Investor Project Services Construction services tailored for real estate investors, supporting residential build projects intended for resale or rental in the Michiana market.
• Realtor Partnership Program Partnership program for real estate agents and brokers that provides a referral channel for buyer-clients seeking new construction, with partner-focused support and incentives.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• America's Trusted Builders AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLehman Construction is certified by America's Trusted Builders, an association that certifies top-tier builders who have undergone extensive training under a 35+ year master builder developer. Through weekly masterminds with hundreds of builders nationwide, they stay at the forefront of industry innovation to deliver excellence in every project.
• JobTreadcoreTechnology or IntegrationJobTread is used as a user-friendly customer portal that keeps clients informed and involved at every step. Clients can track progress, view documents, make selections, and communicate with the team all in one place.
• Over 40 Trade Partners NetworkcoreOthersElite network of over 40 of Michiana's finest trade partners ensuring exceptional quality and craftsmanship throughout entire builds. One call to Lehman Construction ensures professional coordination of all trade partners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• M/I Homes: Public national homebuilder with Midwest operations across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. Represents the production-builder scale threat that could pressure regional custom builders on land acquisition and supply chain economics.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury home builder with significant Midwest presence including Indiana and Michigan. Represents the scaled incumbent competitive threat to regional luxury custom builders like Lehman at the $850K-$2M+ price point.
• Paul Davis Restoration: National franchise network for residential restoration and remodeling. Comparable in the renovation/remodeling service line but at greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Olde Towne Design Group: Indianapolis-area design-build custom home builder. Directly comparable in design-build integrated model and luxury custom home positioning in the Midwest.
• Pillar Homes: Carmel, Indiana custom home builder serving the Indianapolis metro with design-build services. Similar custom home focus and price segment in the Midwest market.
• Lancia Homes: Fort Wayne, Indiana-based custom and semi-custom home builder serving Northeast Indiana. Direct competitor in the regional Midwest custom home market with overlapping price points and customer base.
• Harden Homes: Indiana-based custom home builder with design-build approach serving Central Indiana. Comparable product offering and customer segment to Lehman's custom home focus.
• Granite Ridge Builders: Northeast Indiana custom home builder focused on new construction in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities. Comparable in scale, custom-build model, and Midwestern regional footprint.

Emerging players

• CaseDesign Remodeling: Design-build remodeling franchise serving multiple U.S. metros with full-service renovation. Adjacent competitor in the residential remodeling segment with similar design-led, process-disciplined positioning.

Regional players

• Wolverine Building Group: Michigan-based general contractor with residential and commercial work across the state. Adjacent geographic presence in the same Michiana-adjacent markets and overlapping custom residential capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lehmanconstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lehmanconstruction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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