Sarasota Magazine - Who's Who in Real Estate and Design

WHEN CHRIS HILGEMAN builds a home, a builder’s square and a level are always within reach. Seamless crown molding, perfectly aligned doors and windows, and flawlessly level floors reflect the passion for precision that inspired Hilgeman to establish Christopher Homes in 2004. With the highest standard of exceptional craftsmanship and a back-to-basics work ethic, Hilgeman brings his hands-on management style to each custom project from concept to completion. Personally visiting job sites daily to oversee and review progress, he ensures superior quality control and a perfectionist’s attention to detail. The family-oriented Christopher Homes team, with 40 years of combined local experience, is the foundation for the rapid growth of the custom home business, which has remained financially sound despite fluctuating market forces. The company is well-positioned for its newest venture, building “Hybrid Homes,” which are at the forefront of the latest construction industry trend: combining the best of prefabricated manufactured modular homes with the advantages of on-site, traditional custom home building. Christopher Homes’ expansion into alternative building methods both reduces cost and increases energy efficiency for the homeowner, while reducing the overall impact on the environment, Hilgeman says. The green building concept extends beyond the home itself to its surroundings; for example, swimming pools employ multi-speed pumps to minimize energy usage, and even the landscaping is “green,” using native plants to their full advantage, requiring fewer chemicals and less water. Currently focusing on the Siesta Key area, Christopher Homes’ building portfolio includes custom homes in select areas from Sarasota throughout greater Tampa Bay. Future expansion plans include building multifamily homes and light commercial buildings, all with the passion for precision that sets Christopher Homes apart.

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