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Family Owned. Family Built. Client Focused.

Family Owned. Family Built.
Client Focused.

Family Owned. Family Built. Client Focused.

We are a family-owned and operated custom home building company rooted in Central Ohio, bringing more than 35 years of experience to the direct benefit of our clients.

With decades of expertise across home building, real estate, design, and development, our mission is simple: to create exceptional homes and provide a personalized, transparent, and enjoyable building experience for every family we work with.

We are a family-owned and operated custom home building company rooted in Central Ohio, bringing more than 35 years of experience to the direct benefit of our clients.

OUR LIFE LINE

The Family That Brings Your Vision to Life

Bob Grden

Founder & Builder

With over 30 years of experience in Central Ohio’s real estate industry, Bob has built a reputation rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and vision. Bob’s expertise spans custom home building, full-scale renovations, additions, rental property management, and land development. Having led dozens of projects from concept to completion, Bob brings unparalleled knowledge and a hands-on approach to every home we build.

With over 30 years of experience in Central Ohio’s real estate industry, Bob has built a reputation rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and vision. Bob's expertise spans custom home building, full-scale renovations, additions, rental property management, and land development. Having led dozens of projects from concept to completion, Bob brings unparalleled knowledge and a hands-on approach to every home we build.

Francie Grden

Real Estate & Operations

For more than three decades, Francie has worked alongside our founder, playing a vital role in every aspect of the business. As an experienced real estate agent, Francie oversees our real estate portfolio and provides the organizational backbone that keeps our projects and operations running seamlessly. Francie’s attention to detail, client communication, and administrative leadership make her an essential part of our team.

For more than three decades, Francie has worked alongside our founder, playing a vital role in every aspect of the business. As an experienced real estate agent, Francie oversees our real estate portfolio and provides the organizational backbone that keeps our projects and operations running seamlessly. Francie's attention to detail, client communication, and administrative leadership make her an essential part of our team.

David Grden

Project Management & Business Development

David brings a fresh perspective fueled by strategic thinking, innovation, and a strong foundation in relationship-driven work. David manages all new custom-home projects from start to finish, enhances client-facing processes, and implements modern business strategies to support long-term growth. As a licensed real estate agent, David combines market knowledge with project oversight to ensure a smooth, transparent, and elevated experience for every client.

OUR PROCESS

Steps To Your Dream Home

Every great build starts with understanding your vision — we plan with precision, craft with care, and deliver with pride.

Discovery & Vision

We begin with a detailed conversation to understand your goals, lifestyle, and design preferences — setting the foundation for a home built around you.

We begin with a detailed conversation to understand your goals, lifestyle, and design preferences — setting the foundation for a home built

around you.

Design & Planning

From sketches to floor plans, we collaborate with you and trusted architects/designers to fine-tune every detail and finalize a clear construction roadmap.

Construction

With transparent communication and skilled craftsmanship, we bring your vision to life step by step — maintaining quality, schedule, and trust throughout the build.

Final Handoff

Once your home is complete, we conduct a thorough walkthrough, provide documentation, and hand over the keys — ensuring you’re ready to live in and love your new space.

Once your home is complete, we conduct a thorough walkthrough, provide documentation, and hand over the keys — ensuring you’re ready to live in and love your

new space.

OUR VALUES

Values That Drives Us Forward

Quality, trust, and transparency guide everything we do — because building your home should be as solid and lasting as the foundation it stands on.

Creativity

Every home starts with a fresh idea — we bring your vision to life with thoughtful design and attention to detail.

Trust

For over three decades, our reputation has been built on honesty, transparency, and lasting relationships.

Integrity

We do what we say - no shortcut. Our word and workmanship stand firm, ensuring every project is handled with honesty and professionalism from start to finish.

Ready to Build Your Custom Home?

Design and build a home tailored entirely to your lifestyle with Arlington Builders. From the first concept to the final walk-through, our team guides you through every step of the custom home building process.

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