Home Builder Gulf Shores, AL
The Beach Town You've Vacationed In For Years.
Now Make It Home.
New Home Construction in Gulf Shores · Major Home Remodels Across Fort Morgan
More than a vacation spot
Most families find Gulf Shores the same way: years of vacations, watching the town grow from a quiet beach stop into somewhere they can't imagine not owning a piece of. Whether it's a Gulf-front lot near the Peninsula or a quiet water-front retreat down Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores offers a range most Alabama Gulf Coast towns can't match, from championship golf to Gulf State Park's trails to some of the last undeveloped stretches of coastline in Fort Morgan. As home builders in Gulf Shores, AL, we help families transition from that long-running vacation rental into a custom home they designed and love.
A Build That Matches the Investment You're Making
From your first conversation to the day you get your keys, your project gets the same level of attention regardless of which corner of Gulf Shores you're building in.
Your architect and designer are brought in from day one, not looped in after the fact
You get direct access to the partner overseeing your project, not a rotating cast of supervisors
Your home is built to Gulf-facing wind and flood standards without cutting corners on finish quality
Local Permitting Isn't as Simple as It Looks
(Which is why a local builder makes the process smoother)Gulf Shores has its own municipal building department, separate from unincorporated Baldwin County and distinct from neighboring Orange Beach's requirements. A builder who only works in one of these jurisdictions often has to relearn the process here. We work across all of them regularly, which keeps permitting delays from becoming your problem.
Meet Your Gulf Shores Home Builder
Scottie Tuck leads our Orange Beach office full time, personally overseeing projects across Gulf Shores and the surrounding coastline alongside partners Phillip Vlahos and Brodie DeBogory. When you build here, you’re working with the team that’s already in the area, not one commuting in for the day.
Building Across Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan
Licensed in both Florida and Alabama
We build homes across Gulf Shores, including Fort Morgan, West Beach, and Little Lagoon waterfront.
VDT Construction
25556 Canal Rd, 2nd Floor
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Our Process
From First Call to Move-In Day
Step 1: Start The Conversation
Tell us about your lot, whether you're Gulf-front, bay-front, or still deciding where in Gulf Shores to build.
Step 2: Develop a Team
If you're already working with an architect or designer, we bring them in immediately. If not, we introduce you to firms we've worked with successfully in this market.
Step 3: The Build
Construction begins, with our team on-site regularly and communication that stays consistent from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Testimonial
"They Inspired Confidence in Their Abilities!
The VDT team has built two houses for us in the last three years. They have been great to work with. They are very good at what they do, very professional and knowledgeable. They use only the best subcontractors and monitor and demand top quality work standards. We worked most closely with Phillip and Scottie, and more recently, Chandler has been a nice addition to the team. We are older and recently retired and had never built a house before and were anxious over the projects, which were substantial investments for us. But these guys inspired confidence in their abilities to build our homes and did a great job on both for us. They also follow up and service what they build. Highly recommend VDT to anyone looking for a top quality home builder."
Beau W., Client of VDT ConstructionCustom Homes and Renovations in Gulf Shores
Whether you're building new or transforming a home you already own here, our approach stays the same: principal-led, transparent, and built to hold up against everything the Gulf brings.
Luxury Custom Homes
From concept to completion, we build luxury custom homes across Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Orange Beach, and Ono Island. Engineered for the Gulf Coast, built without compromise.
Luxury Renovations
Major renovations on properties across Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Orange Beach, and Ono Island. Stay in the home you love, make it the home you deserve.
What a Gulf Shores Custom Build Costs
New construction in Gulf Shores typically starts at $2 million and scales with lot type, waterfront access, and finish level. Gulf-front and bay-front lots often carry additional site and construction requirements that factor into the overall investment. We're glad to talk through what's realistic for your specific lot.
Homes We've Completed Along the Coastline
From Fort Morgan to the Peninsula, take a look at homes we've completed along this stretch of the Alabama coast.
Island Paradise
Baywatch
Copasetic
Tidewater
Frequently Asked Questions About Building in Gulf Shores
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Yes. We build new construction and take on renovations throughout Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan.
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Yes. Gulf Shores has its own municipal building department with requirements distinct from both Orange Beach and unincorporated Baldwin County. We work across all three regularly.
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New construction in Gulf Shores typically starts at $2 million and scales with lot type, waterfront access, and finish level. Gulf-front and bay-front lots often carry additional site and construction requirements that factor into the overall investment. We're glad to talk through what's realistic for your specific lot.
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Gulf-facing and bay-facing lots require construction that meets specific wind and flood standards. We plan for these requirements from the earliest design stages.
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Yes. VDT holds an active Alabama Home Builder License AL 27287 and is fully licensed and insured in both Alabama and Florida.
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Yes, VDT builds to FORTIFIED Gold standards for wind and flood resistance.
The best answers come from a real conversation. If you have questions about building in Gulf Shores, we'd be glad to talk through them with you. Send us a message.
Gulf Shores Has Been Waiting For You
Let's talk about turning your favorite vacation spot into the place you call home.