Testimonials

We have had an amazing experience with McKelvey Homes. Neither Michelle nor I had ever had a home built before, so we were excited, but also felt a little out of our depth. But there was no need for any anxiety, everyone we dealt with at McKelvey was straight forward, quick to answer our questions and good at what their job.

When you’re having a home built, there are many moving pieces---McKelvey was there to help us through the process, helping with all the decisions on things from what design, to all the features, flooring, appliances, etc. We always felt very well taken care of…and maybe the best thing we can say is that we felt like we were the only customers McKelvey had.

Our journey to building a McKelvey Home began when we decided it was time to create a space that truly reflected our lifestyle. We knew we wanted a home that was both beautiful and functional—somewhere we could host our large family, entertain guests, and feel comfortable for years to come. What we didn’t know at the time was just how seamless and rewarding that journey would be with McKelvey Homes by our side.

From our first meeting, the team took the time to listen to what we envisioned. We never felt like we were being sold a home—they were truly interested in understanding our goals and guiding us through the process. Every suggestion they made, from the layout to the smallest finishes, came from a place of experience and genuine care. They weren’t just building a house—they were helping us bring a dream to life.

The communication throughout the project was outstanding. We were kept in the loop every step of the way. The project manager made sure we knew what to expect, when to expect it, and was always available to answer questions. That level of transparency gave us tremendous peace of mind.

We were also blown away by the quality of the construction and craftsmanship. Every corner of our new home reflects attention to detail. From the high ceilings and open living spaces to the thoughtful touches in the kitchen and owner’s suite, it’s everything we hoped for—and more.

This wasn’t our first home, but it’s without question our favorite. We feel incredibly proud of what we created with McKelvey Homes. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would recommend them to anyone looking to build a home with a team that truly cares. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish—and we’re so thankful to call this place home.

Our journey to becoming owners of a McKelvey Home was unique to say the least. We lived in a two-story, five-bedroom home in Fox Creek Estates for nearly 37 years. We raised our four children in that home and loved it.  Once our daughter and three sons were married and on their own, we thought it might be time to downsize. So, we began a 2 1/2 year search for a smaller place. 

We looked at ranch homes, condos, villas, even a few retirement centers. We could not find anything that we thought we would be happy with. Coincidentally, during our search, the Trustees of our subdivision were considering selling a tract of land in the neighborhood that was being used as common ground. We were thrilled to learn that Jim Brennan purchased the land with the intention of building four custom McKelvey Homes. We had never even considered building a new home, but it seemed like it was meant to be!  

We have known Jim & Rose Brennan for years; our boys attended grade school and high school with their boys. Jim Brennan is without a doubt one of the most honest, ethical people we know, and we also knew of the quality of a McKelvey Home.  If you had told us five years ago that we, a retired couple in our 70's, would be building a new home, we would have thought you were crazy, but we were on our way to being owners of a beautiful McKelvey Home!

We had an outstanding experience building our McKelvey Home. Everyone we worked with at McKelvey was knowledgeable, helpful, and professional.  This extended to the sub-contractors who were all skilled craftsmen dedicated to doing a high-quality job. Since we lived in the neighborhood, we came by our home-site often and were impressed with everyone we met. We are so proud of our new home and the attention to every detail shows! We love that our back yard overlooks the soccer fields at Parkway South Middle School and our subdivision pool, providing great places for our grandchildren to play.  Thanks for Jim Brennan and our many new friends at McKelvey Homes, we have the amazing home we didn't dare to dream of owning. We couldn't be happier with the entire process and whole-heartedly recommend McKelvey Homes. 

We finalized the sale of our new home in Dec. 2021, amid the crazy supply and worker shortage. This is our 18th home in our 50 year marriage and the third home we have built.  Unequivocally, this was the best experience we have had with a home builder, despite our being pleased with both of the other builders as well.  So we want to thank you. 

Every person we worked with was professional, personable, with a notable determination to make us pleased with the results of our building. Sand Wagner worked over the months to fine tune our selections and details. We were on a tight time frame to get into the home; so, despite delay of materials beyond McKelvey's ability to control, you got us in our home with temporary items needed to pass inspection. Terry Scott, the superintendent, is the most awesome person I know. He was totally responsive to every detail of getting us settled. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, which was especially appreciated by me since my husband has a serious medical disability which inhibits him from being involved.  

I was most impressed with the organizational detail that McKelvey has.  Each person has a distinct role. The buyer is given a check list of when deadlines are to occur. A detailed print out sheet is provided with cost of each option as the plans are made. After closing, the president of the company called us to welcome us and see how things were going! Once in the home, there are two times to submit a punch list of details to be modified. Meg Belcher was our go to person for these minor issues. She follows up on each issue to ensure completion by the vendors. To date, she is a delight to work with and every issue has been addressed!!

There are two essential factors in rating a builder… the quality of the home and the follow up to finalize details. McKelvey has exceeded our expectations in both area. Our home has had not one issue with quality of workmanship. Even the sub-contractors who I have had contact with directly have made statements about what McKelvey expects of them and how great they are to work with. The follow up to details has been wonderful, even in the midst of the shortages caused by building in the pandemic. 

When Brad found a lot, the first call he made was to Charlie Brennan to get his opinion of building a ranch on the site. After walking the lot, he directed us to McKelvey's website to view the floor plans, including the designer series and luxury series selections.  He also told us that they could customize any of them to fit our preferences.  Once picking a design, McKelvey then helped us to negotiate with the lot owner and we were able to save money on the purchase.  After choosing the floorplan, we worked with their architect for the modifications to the design and the elevation.  McKelvey walked us through our selection process with each of their subcontractors and we were on our way.  The lot was purchased in January of 2021 and we were able to move into our new house in February of 2022.  Their staff and construction team were great to work with and we recommend and have recommended them to anyone that is thinking about building.  

We are thrilled with the results of our new home!

We came to know about McKelvey Homes through our friends who purchased one-year prior to us. Our building experience was fun and exciting. The service was friendly, up-close, and personal. If you are looking for a great home in a great neighborhood at a great price, you are looking for McKelvey.