SHERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
SHERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Custom Home Construction in Placer County Build

Professional construction management and a building team that turns your plans into a home you love.

Front elevation of the Woodsy Elegance custom home at dusk, board-and-batten and stone among the pines in the Winchester Country Club

Construction

High-quality custom home builder.

Our Custom Home-Building Team

Where plans become craftsmanship.

Our team will transform your plans into a beautiful home. Mike Sherman, our President, is committed to the highest levels of quality and client satisfaction.

With more than 30 years of residential building and remodeling experience, Mike has personally built or supervised over 300 new-home projects. Since founding Sherman Homes in 2004 — incorporated in 2012 — he has assembled a professional home-building team and fine-tuned its processes on more than 80 foothill homes.

Mike and his team have earned a reputation for efficiently building high-quality custom homes and providing wise construction advice.

Professional range and stainless hood against stacked stone beside a built-in refrigerator in a Sherman modern farmhouse
A Sherman custom home and pool glowing at dusk
"The quality and attention to detail was wonderful. Mike is easy to work with and cares deeply that you are happy with the end product. I highly recommend him for building your home." Kellie M. · Client
How We Add Value For Our Clients

Diligent management, the highest standards.

Professional Construction Management

Our leadership team has built over 300 homes and has more than 60 years of combined construction and business-management experience. Our diligent planning, quality control and tight construction scheduling keep the schedule, the budget and the workmanship where you agreed them.

Cloud-Based Project-Management Software & App

We use industry-leading JobTread software to manage our construction scheduling and ordering, track client communications, and to document materials selections. Our clients use a desktop or mobile phone app to view their construction schedule, approve selections, and track the project’s progress.

Weekly Client Meetings

Scheduled Zoom or in-person Client/Contractor Meetings keep our clients informed throughout their construction project. We document all decisions, changes, and materials selection in JobTread software to minimize miscommunications and errors.

A Commitment to the Highest Building Standards

All of our work meets or exceeds the rigorous Residential Construction Performance Guidelines, published by the National Association of Homebuilders. No workers or subcontractors are allowed on the construction site until they have been fully vetted for their skills, licenses, and insurance.

Vetted Subcontractors

No worker or subcontractor is on your home until fully vetted for skills, license, and insurance — and every trade works to the written checklist.

In-House Master Carpenters

Our Master Carpenters set the standard for the work that matters most — framing, beam work, doors and windows, cabinets, and interior millwork — and every trade works to it.

Sherman crew setting a Douglas fir timber beam on a foothill build under a clear blue sky

On siteThe Sherman crew setting a Douglas fir timber beam

The timber pool pavilion during framing, with the pool shell and rebar in place
Framing dayThe pavilion's pool shell and rebar in place
The same pavilion finished — stone fireplace, string lights, and the pool glowing at dusk
Move-in readyStone fireplace, string lights, and the pool at dusk

The same Sherman pavilion — from first beam to final light.

A Sherman custom home under construction — roof framing and structural sheathing in the foothills
In-House Master Carpenters

Quality where it matters most.

Framing, beam work, doors and windows, cabinets, and interior millwork — set by our own Master Carpenters, and every trade works to it.

Renovations

Luxury renovation contractor.

Backyard pool and spa at dusk with a timber-frame pavilion and outdoor kitchen at a Sherman home in Christian Valley
Home & Yard Improvements

Renovations & additions, held to custom-home standards.

As an experienced custom home builder and luxury renovation contractor, we can help you with any type of luxury home improvement.

From a whole-home renovation to a resort-worthy backyard, we turn your ideas into a home that serves your life better — in every season. We work in Placer, Nevada, Sacramento, and El Dorado Counties. If you are thinking of remodeling, adding on, or updating your home or yard, we can help.

Our team will help you clarify your vision, establish a realistic budget, design your improvements to fit your priorities, and complete your project on schedule.

Lagoon-style pool and spa lit at twilight beneath heritage oaks at a Sherman modern farmhouse

Pools, Spas & Backyards

Swimming pools with outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, and slopes tamed by retaining walls — plus spas and decks built for year-round use.

Post-and-beam outdoor pavilion with stone fireplace and BBQ island beside a pool

Outdoor Cooking & Living

Classic post-and-beam covered patios with outdoor living rooms, BBQ islands, firepits, dining areas, and standalone gathering structures with fireplaces.

Sherman Homes crew raising a framed wall on a foothill addition

ADUs & Granny Flats

Accessory dwelling units and in-law suites — including a 750 sq ft ADU over the garage with a view of the pool below.

A large RV barn and workshop under construction in Meadow Vista

Shops, Barns, Garages & RV Storage

Workshops and RV barns — one hosting a 40-foot RV, an ATV, and a complete tool shop — built to the standard of the main house.

Aerial view of a sprawling ranch home with stone and shake gables tucked among oaks near Auburn

Additions & Second Stories

Large-scale additions and transformations — like a Winchester Country Club second story with a media room, 100" screen, exercise room, and a golf-cart garage below.

A bright renovated kitchen with open shelving, quartz island, and pendant lighting

Kitchens, Baths & Whole-Home Remodels

Luxury kitchen and bath renovations and whole-home remodels that transform how your home lives.

Outdoor kitchen with built-in grill, bar seating, and a pass-through window to the kitchen at a Sherman custom home
FAQ

Construction questions

What building standards do you follow?

All of our work meets or exceeds the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines published by the National Association of Home Builders. No worker or subcontractor is on your home until fully vetted for skills, license, and insurance.

How do I follow my project’s progress?

Through JobTread. You can view your construction schedule, approve selections, and see progress photos anytime from your phone or desktop — plus regular in-person or Zoom client meetings.

Do you self-perform any of the work?

Yes. Our in-house Master Carpenters handle the work where it matters most — framing, beam work, doors and windows, cabinets, and interior millwork.

Open living area with polished concrete floors and sliding glass walls to the covered patio
Ready to Start?

Let's talk about your project.

Tell us about your land, your timeline, and what you're imagining. We'll come back to you within one business day with the right next step.

Or call (916) 626-6000

Covered patio with dining table and stone fireplace at a Sherman custom home