Summary: Below represents our experience with Pillar Homes and the Boutros Family. To summarize in several words: Family, Commitment, Quality, Perfection, Creative, Luxury. We have friends for life with this family.
We first discovered Pillar Homes while searching for our Florida retirement home in early 2018. We were able to observe every major builder in central Florida as we toured new homes and communities in the Windermere, Winter Garden, and Clermont area. After looking at many homes and discussions with builder representatives, we thought we had good idea of the various levels of construction quality and price.
We happened on to Victoria Estates (Pillar Homes) while driving around in Clermont one afternoon. We immediately noticed a distinct difference with the sites and the homes. We were impressed with the details of the exteriors.
We first met Mike at the “Open” house. He walked us through the home, explaining the features and design of the structure and of each area of the house. Based on all the searches we had completed thus far, this house was loaded with upgrade options....was our assumption. When we finished the viewing, I asked Mike the base price vs the list price with all the upgrades. I was surprised to hear Mike explain the house was mostly their standard house. From the coffered ceilings, to the crown molding, the large kitchen cabinets, the tile, and on and on, it was all included in their standard build. There wasn’t a lot that fit what we were looking for in Victoria Estates, but we told Mike that when we find the right site, Pillar was our top builder pick.
We ended up finding the “perfect lot” and closed the sale by Labor Day 2018. Fast forward again to Thanksgiving 2019. We scheduled a meeting with Mike to review some home design options and get an idea of timing - start to finish. We were attempting to time finishing the home with retirement plans. Within weeks, we had a custom home designed and a signed contract to build!
The Boutros family worked flawlessly behind the scenes with the mortgage company, the Lake County, and the various permitting agencies to get the construction started. Mike had given us expected timelines for permits and (as we came to know) he under promises and over-delivers! We had concerns with delays due to Covid-19, and while some of our meetings were pushed to later dates, throughout the construction project, we continued to be surprised by stage completion dates being better than scheduled. We met Lilly during one of our socially distant design studio meetings. Her expertise and ideas made this process flawless and enjoyable. She is so personable, we continued to feel like we were in a partnership with a family who is building our home rather than another customer in line at a busy corporation.
During the construction, we were able to observe the qualities that we’ve come to know with Pillar - precision, insistence of perfection, timelines, and process management to name a few.
We casually met Kevin in the design studio. We came to know Kevin had been on the site by his hand written check lists and blue tape. He has an eye for perfection. We have full confidence that the very slightest defects have been found and fixed, as we move into our home.
We have moved six times since we’ve been married. If you’re in the market for a new home, in our view you won’t find a better builder. We no longer think of the Boutros’s as builders, but as a part of our family. They made this lot become our dream home to share with our grandkids, family and friends for many years to come.
Kenneth Osman
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April 27, 2022
I can't say enough good things about Pillar homes. I am not in the construction industry, but I have had all three homes that I have purchased over the last 25 years or so built from scratch so I have a good idea what fine workmanship is when I see it. All I can say is that the design of my new Pillar home coupled with the attention to detail and value for the money is just stellar. The project manager built the house as if he was going to live in it, and when we did the walkthrough, we found absolutely nothing wrong which is remarkable. Last, Michael is great to work with and a super nice guy as well. Have Pillar build your next home! You will thank yourself later, trust me!
Mark Peck
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May 29, 2020
We absolutely LOVE our house. Michael and the whole Pillar team is great to work with. We love the architecture, the interior design and the high quality of the construction. The attention to detail is very apparent. We cannot say enough how much we love our home. You will be very happy by choosing Pillar to build your home. Great experience to have a great home.
Jonathan Barisano
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December 30, 2019
We built our home with Pillar Homes due to due to their reputation and quality workmanship. That was the easiest decision by far and the best decision that we could have made. Lily and Michael were incredible to work with. They were patient, responsive, and knowledgeable through the design process. They communicated with us regularly through the construction of our home as well. At times we felt we had more communication with the Pillar Homes team than we did with our relator. The closing process was extremely smooth, with great craftsmanship and attention to detail. We have lived in our new home for over a year, and have had minimal warranty work.
The team at Pillar Homes didn’t just build our home and move on, they have become friends with our family. I have noticed this trend with many of the families they build with. They are a local-family business, ran by multiple generations and it is easy to see how they gained their reputation. They have great family values and take pride in their work. I highly recommend them.
Kimberly Westlund
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January 31, 2020
Pillar Homes, LLC are amazing people to work with. Michael and his family made our home buying experience easy and stress free. Not only are they wonderful people to work with but they also build beautiful quality homes. I love that when you walk into a Pillar home everything you see comes with the house. The open floor plan and high ceilings make a great use of space. Pillar Homes are truly an amazing company to work with from start to finish. Thank you for making our home buying experience easy!! We love our Pillar Home!!
Summary: Below represents our experience with Pillar Homes and the Boutros Family. To summarize in several words: Family, Commitment, Quality, Perfection, Creative, Luxury. We have friends for life with this family. We first discovered Pillar Homes while searching for our Florida retirement home in early 2018. We were able to observe every major builder in central Florida as we toured new homes and communities in the Windermere, Winter Garden, and Clermont area. After looking at many homes and discussions with builder representatives, we thought we had good idea of the various levels of construction quality and price. We happened on to Victoria Estates (Pillar Homes) while driving around in Clermont one afternoon. We immediately noticed a distinct difference with the sites and the homes. We were impressed with the details of the exteriors. We first met Mike at the “Open” house. He walked us through the home, explaining the features and design of the structure and of each area of the house. Based on all the searches we had completed thus far, this house was loaded with upgrade options....was our assumption. When we finished the viewing, I asked Mike the base price vs the list price with all the upgrades. I was surprised to hear Mike explain the house was mostly their standard house. From the coffered ceilings, to the crown molding, the large kitchen cabinets, the tile, and on and on, it was all included in their standard build. There wasn’t a lot that fit what we were looking for in Victoria Estates, but we told Mike that when we find the right site, Pillar was our top builder pick. We ended up finding the “perfect lot” and closed the sale by Labor Day 2018. Fast forward again to Thanksgiving 2019. We scheduled a meeting with Mike to review some home design options and get an idea of timing - start to finish. We were attempting to time finishing the home with retirement plans. Within weeks, we had a custom home designed and a signed contract to build! The Boutros family worked flawlessly behind the scenes with the mortgage company, the Lake County, and the various permitting agencies to get the construction started. Mike had given us expected timelines for permits and (as we came to know) he under promises and over-delivers! We had concerns with delays due to Covid-19, and while some of our meetings were pushed to later dates, throughout the construction project, we continued to be surprised by stage completion dates being better than scheduled. We met Lilly during one of our socially distant design studio meetings. Her expertise and ideas made this process flawless and enjoyable. She is so personable, we continued to feel like we were in a partnership with a family who is building our home rather than another customer in line at a busy corporation. During the construction, we were able to observe the qualities that we’ve come to know with Pillar - precision, insistence of perfection, timelines, and process management to name a few. We casually met Kevin in the design studio. We came to know Kevin had been on the site by his hand written check lists and blue tape. He has an eye for perfection. We have full confidence that the very slightest defects have been found and fixed, as we move into our home. We have moved six times since we’ve been married. If you’re in the market for a new home, in our view you won’t find a better builder. We no longer think of the Boutros’s as builders, but as a part of our family. They made this lot become our dream home to share with our grandkids, family and friends for many years to come.
I can't say enough good things about Pillar homes. I am not in the construction industry, but I have had all three homes that I have purchased over the last 25 years or so built from scratch so I have a good idea what fine workmanship is when I see it. All I can say is that the design of my new Pillar home coupled with the attention to detail and value for the money is just stellar. The project manager built the house as if he was going to live in it, and when we did the walkthrough, we found absolutely nothing wrong which is remarkable. Last, Michael is great to work with and a super nice guy as well. Have Pillar build your next home! You will thank yourself later, trust me!
We absolutely LOVE our house. Michael and the whole Pillar team is great to work with. We love the architecture, the interior design and the high quality of the construction. The attention to detail is very apparent. We cannot say enough how much we love our home. You will be very happy by choosing Pillar to build your home. Great experience to have a great home.
We built our home with Pillar Homes due to due to their reputation and quality workmanship. That was the easiest decision by far and the best decision that we could have made. Lily and Michael were incredible to work with. They were patient, responsive, and knowledgeable through the design process. They communicated with us regularly through the construction of our home as well. At times we felt we had more communication with the Pillar Homes team than we did with our relator. The closing process was extremely smooth, with great craftsmanship and attention to detail. We have lived in our new home for over a year, and have had minimal warranty work. The team at Pillar Homes didn’t just build our home and move on, they have become friends with our family. I have noticed this trend with many of the families they build with. They are a local-family business, ran by multiple generations and it is easy to see how they gained their reputation. They have great family values and take pride in their work. I highly recommend them.
Pillar Homes, LLC are amazing people to work with. Michael and his family made our home buying experience easy and stress free. Not only are they wonderful people to work with but they also build beautiful quality homes. I love that when you walk into a Pillar home everything you see comes with the house. The open floor plan and high ceilings make a great use of space. Pillar Homes are truly an amazing company to work with from start to finish. Thank you for making our home buying experience easy!! We love our Pillar Home!!