Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Home Builders in Oklahoma City
Turner & Son Homes was founded in 1964 by Ben Turner with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer-centric service. Our team brings decades of combined experience in overcoming construction challenges, particularly in rural and complex land builds. We prioritize fixed-price contracts to eliminate budget surprises, ensuring transparency throughout the process. Our approach combines military discipline from Tim Turner's Marine Corps background with personalized attention to each client's vision.We maintain deep local knowledge of Oklahoma's regulations and leverage strategic partnerships to support clients with land acquisition, financing, and design. Our reputation is built on resolving obstacles that other builders avoid, delivering homes that reflect each family's unique needs while maintaining rigorous quality standards through daily site oversight and a focus on durable materials.
Services
Custom Home Building
Land Preparation
Home Design Consultation
Construction Process Management
Financing Assistance
Site Evaluation
Budget Planning
Permit Acquisition
Material Selection
Move-In Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-price contracts with no hidden costs or surprises
- Our team has 60+ years combined experience in Oklahoma land development
- We maintain strategic partnerships with local realtors and lenders
- We specialize in building on challenging rural and oddly-shaped lots
- Our process includes nine pre-construction review layers for precision
What people say
Exceptional service
Professionalism and quality
Unwavering dedication to vision
Smooth process
Top-notch craftsmanship
Services
Custom Home Building
We specialize in constructing custom homes tailored to Oklahoma's unique landscapes. Our fixed-price contracts ensure budget certainty while our nine-layer pre-construction review process guarantees precision. With expertise in rural land development and challenging sites, we deliver homes that meet exact specifications while maintaining daily site oversight for quality control.
Land Preparation
Our team addresses drainage issues, easements, and utility connections for rural properties. We evaluate land feasibility, prepare sites for construction, and resolve zoning challenges. This includes infrastructure installation and terrain adaptation to ensure optimal building conditions while maintaining compliance with local regulations.
Home Design Consultation
We collaborate with clients to create personalized floor plans that maximize budget efficiency. Our process prioritizes client vision over standardized solutions, incorporating accessibility features and lifestyle-specific modifications. Clients receive detailed layouts and cost breakdowns before construction begins to ensure alignment with expectations.
Construction Process Management
Our systematic approach includes pre-construction planning, trade coordination, and final home orientation. We document every detail during initial meetings, conduct multiple internal reviews, and provide ongoing client updates throughout construction. This ensures transparency and minimizes unexpected issues during the building phase.
Financing Assistance
We connect clients with trusted lenders and guide them through construction loan applications. Our team explains mortgage and construction loan differences, provides credit repair resources, and facilitates introductions to financial specialists. This support continues from initial financing through final home closing.
People
Tim Turner
Partner
Joined Turner & Son Homes in 1999 after serving as a US Marine Corps officer. Holds mechanical engineering degree from Oklahoma State University. Oversees operations with focus on precision and client satisfaction.
Ben Turner
Partner
Founder with 60 years home building experience. Graduated from Wharton School of Finance in 1961. Emphasizes quality materials and daily site oversight to maintain construction standards.
Athena Captain
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Led sales growth since 2011. Created educational programs for realtors. Focuses on innovative marketing strategies and client communication. Volunteers with equine therapy organization for special needs children.
Jerry Captain
Custom Home & Land Consultant
Provides land feasibility assessments and budget planning. Marine Corps veteran with 14+ years homebuilding experience. Specializes in helping clients maximize investment value through creative problem-solving for challenging properties.
Stephanie Rollins
Operations Manager
Streamlines construction workflows since 2020. Holds bachelor's degree from Oklahoma City University. Focuses on process improvement and quality assurance from sales through project completion.
Questions
What's the difference between fixed-price and cost-plus home builders?
Fixed-price builders like Turner & Son agree on a set cost before construction begins, absorbing any material price increases. Cost-plus builders charge for materials and labor as expenses occur, potentially exceeding initial budgets.
Can you build on rural or challenging land?
Yes, we specialize in constructing homes on rural properties and oddly-shaped lots. Our team addresses drainage issues, easements, and utility connections to make challenging land buildable.
How does the home building process work?
We guide clients through land evaluation, design, nine-layer pre-construction review, and construction. The process includes daily site oversight, client updates, and final home orientation with system explanations.
Do you offer financing assistance?
Yes, we connect clients with trusted lenders and explain construction loan requirements. Our team provides credit repair resources and supports clients through the financing process from application to closing.
What areas do you serve?
We build throughout Oklahoma with primary focus in Oklahoma City and Edmond. Our expertise extends to rural properties across the state, including acreage and neighborhood lots.
