Turnstone Custom Homes - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

nina F.

Building a custom home is no small task, and while there are always bumps along the way, the Turnstone team was there to guide us through every step. Their attention to detail and dedication to quality truly set them apart.
Harvey Ryan, the owner, was hands-on and committed to ensuring everything met the highest standards. Jason, our site supervisor, kept the project running smoothly and made sure no detail was overlooked. The kitchen design team, Peter and Kat, brought our vision to life beautifully, and Lisa, the selections coordinator, made the design process effortless and enjoyable.
The entire Turnstone team worked seamlessly to deliver a stunning, custom-built home that feels both personal and timeless. We couldn’t be happier with the result, thank you, Turnstone Custom Homes, for making our dream a reality!

Nicola P.

We couldn’t be happier with our “down to the studs” whole-house renovation by Turnstone Builders. The design and finishes are just what we were looking for and the house is barely recognizable compared to before. It’s the perfect facelift that it so desperately needed. The Turnstone team was extremely helpful at every step in the process… all true professionals with a great design sense! They made multiple suggestions during the process and the final product is even better than we imagined. I can’t say enough about our project manager, Morgan. We’ve done many new builds and major renovations over the years and I can say, unequivocally, that he’s the best PM we have ever dealt with. He had great ideas on how to tweak the design in the field that only comes with years of experience, attention to detail, and a thorough and thoughtful approach. Whenever an issue in the field arose, Morgan communicated promptly, clearly, and with a set of options to move forward. And he was always on the lookout for ways to save a little money here and there. I have a great deal of trust and respect for Morgan and the Turnstone team, and I don’t hesitate at all recommending them with a full five stars.

Pat B.

We highly recommend Turnstone Custom Homes. We recognized the need for renovations, as well as the great potential, when we purchased our home. Living here full time for a year helped to identify issues, focus on our short term and long term goals and envision the age-friendly home that would allow us to age in place until our final days. We selected Turnstone after Harvey and his team visited the property and are grateful that we did. They understood our vision and goals. The project was complex with three components: 1) renovation of the first floor living area and master bath, 2) replacement and expansion of the deck, including installing a new hot tub, upgrading the front porch and other exterior areas, and 3) converting an existing pole barn into livable space. As the project unfolded, the need and/or desire for additional work became clear. Each modification to the original plans, including options and cost, were carefully reviewed with our project manager, Morgan. When stressors appeared, as they will with a major renovation, Morgan was always there with his calm demeanor and reassurance. We were confident knowing Christian, our supervisor, was on-site, especially when we were away. Designing the new kitchen, great room and pantry was a critical component. While a change in staff occurred after our initial design meetings, it was a godsend, as we had the opportunity to work with Haley and onsite supervisor Peter. Choosing selections can be confusing, but Lisa is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in assisting, as the task can become overwhelming. We are grateful to our friends at Turnstone who have become part of our family...Harvey, Morgan, Christian, Lisa, Haley, Peter… as well as the subcontractors and the workers, who worked tirelessly to make our vision for an age-friendly home a reality.

W J. B.

This fall we will be celebrating 2 years in our custom home built by Turnstone Custom Home (TCH)! . We interviewed several builders when we started this journey—-and after meeting with Harvey and his staff, we knew they were a match for us.

We were amazed with Eric, the designer—-who was such a good listener that after just 3 meetings he had the drawings that we approved for our build! Also, the Selections Coordinator Lisa was on top of every detail!

We had done many home renovations over our lifetime …and communication was very important to us. Throughout the build….both in the highs and lows of building a house during a pandemic! (which we don’t recommend)—-Harvey and Morgan, our project manager, always answered our calls & texts—and met with us when requested. Yes there were frustrations and delays—-and unexpected ‘weather’ events—-but we got through them as a team.

The quality of the workmanship provided by their sub-contractors was superb—-from our floors to our HVAC system. There are things we have ‘tweaked’ since living in the house, but we continue to use many of their subcontractors. And Morgan—
continues to answer our calls and texts when we have questions! And he will problem solve with us if we are trying to add something to our build! We often say if we were starting again—-we would use TCH.

Anand S.

Our new custom home in Rehoboth Beach was completed by Turnstone in July 2024. We were looking for a Design/Build company who could provide us with a coordinated, one-stop solution for both the design and construction of our home. Turnstone hit the mark in all aspects! They were very receptive to our suggestions and created a beautiful custom design, delivered our home on time and on budget, with great craftsmanship.

We wanted a contemporary design and not something with a standard look. Erik’s design team worked closely with us to create a design that is very modern, yet interesting, with tremendous curb appeal. We requested several design revisions from the original conceptual design, and Erik updated the plans quickly and professionally.

Communication is paramount when building a one-of-a-kind home. Turnstone’s construction management system is the perfect tool to keep everyone aligned throughout the process. There are so many decisions to make when building a custom home, and their system kept all the communications organized and easily accessible. Daily job logs with photos kept us in the loop even when we were out of the area. We felt like we were aligned with the team throughout the process.

The entire team was outstanding to work with. Both Erik and Harvey took special ownership and visited the site even before we had a plan. They offered several valuable inputs and suggestions before we began the process. But we owe a special debt of gratitude to our project manager Mike, who is a first-class professional and was instrumental in driving the project and integrating the various moving parts. Mike also helped find solutions to all our questions and suggestions. Our selection coordinator Lisa was patient, knowledgeable and indispensable in helping us make what seemed like 1,000 choices. The kitchen and bath team provided the kitchen of our dreams. Even the accounting team, particularly Dave was accessible, accurate and very responsive to our inquiries in a timely fashion.

Designing and building a unique home is a complex but enjoyable journey. We would highly recommend Turnstone to be your partner on that journey as they stand by you all the time throughout the process.

Jennifer H.

We were very pleased and impressed with the entire team at Turnstone in building our dream home! Very accessible, provided excellent guidance and design ideas throughout the process. Extreme attention to detail!! Would highly recommend them!!

T.J. S.

Overall we had an excellent experience with Turnstone during our teardown and new build in from August 2022 to May 2023.

We originally met Harvey and team during an open house weekend where they were showcasing some of their homes being built in Rehoboth. We knew then we wanted to work with Turnstone even before we had purchased a property for the build. Fast forward a year and after purchasing a property - we reached back out Harvey to formally discuss/plan for the new build. While the backlog for starting the build was approximately a year to get started, this was ok with us which gave us time to design the home and waiting a year after purchase of the property also avoided having to pay an additional tax.

Turnstone has an excellent in house architect, Eric. Eric quickly took the inspiration photos and floorplans we shared with him and came up with a design we fell in love with. Budgeting of the design was completed and within our budget which allowed the build to move forward.

Project manager Morgan and site superintendent Mike took really good care of us during the build process. We were always informed and developed good communication with both. As with any construction project there were a few unforeseen issues during construction - but Mike and Morgan came up with thoughtful solutions to overcome these challenges (i.e. range hood make up air). I can't thank Mike and Morgan enough for their professional manor in dealing with town officials and the one unfriendly neighbor.

Haley was a huge help with the kitchen design and Lisa did an amazing job keeping track of all of the different finishes, assisting with selections of such things as garage doors and fireplaces and was a huge help in keeping track of owner supplied materials - thank you so much!

We are thrilled with our new home and the best part is the build ended up coming in UNDER BUDGET!

Elizabeth Y.

From conception to completion our experience with Harvey’s team at Turnstone was a pleasure. We were particularly impressed with the excellent communication throughout the building process. When any issues or changes arose, the team always approached the situation with the mindset of giving us the home of our dreams. Any change orders were handled fairly. We relied upon their friendly and capable staff with selections of everything from lighting to kitchen cabinets.