The Manlin Company designs and builds custom homes across St. Louis County, from the first sketch of your floor plan to the day you unlock the front door.
Your vision is unique, and our process starts by getting to know you. You'll meet directly with the builder, Mark Manlin, to dive deep into your ideas, goals, budget, and timeline — building a clear, tailored foundation before a single plan is drawn.
With a thorough understanding of your priorities and preferences, we build a step-by-step custom development plan. Every specification, layout choice, and project milestone is structured around your unique lifestyle.
This is where your vision comes to life. We make the construction phase an enjoyable, stress-free experience through clear communication and regular progress updates.
Welcome home! As you step into your new space, you'll see the highest standards of craftsmanship reflected in every detail. Our dedication to you doesn't end when we hand over the keys — we stand behind our quality with dependable, ongoing service and support long after cleanup.
The first step is simple: a meeting with Mark to talk through your budget, your timeline, and what you're hoping to build.
Start a BuildEvery home featured here was built by The Manlin Company. We offer endless possibilities in exterior finishes, allowing you to customize every detail to match your unique vision. If you can imagine it, we can bring it to life.
Bring us a photo, a Pinterest board, or just a feeling. We'll help you build it.
Start a BuildJust like the exterior style the interior finishes available are limitless and driven by your style and preferences.
Every interior detail, from cabinetry to tile, is chosen with you.
Start a BuildThe Manlin Company currently has inventory homes available, either under construction or already built.
Please contact builder for information on available inventory homes.
Representative elevation shown. Actual homes, floor plans, and finishes vary by site.
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Contact The BuilderThe Manlin Company is a St. Louis area custom home builder with over 50 years of homebuilding experience. Since 1965, we've won countless Homer Awards for excellence in home building, while keeping the process personal: every project begins with a detailed conversation about how your family lives day to day, then translates that directly into a floor plan built for your lot, your budget, and your timeline.
The Manlin Company has been building custom homes in the St. Louis area since 1965, earning countless Homer Awards for excellence along the way. It remains a family business in every sense: homes are built the same way you'd build one for your own family, with patience, honesty, and attention to the details that matter.
Today the company is led by Mark Manlin, who stays personally involved in every project, and the same values that guide his own family guide how we treat yours.
From wooded acreage in Wildwood to infill lots near Kirkwood, our familiarity with local municipalities, permitting requirements, and site conditions allows us to plan and build efficiently across the county.
Come meet the team and see if we're the right fit for your build.
Start a BuildThe Manlin Company made the home building experience an enjoyable one. Mark was involved every step of the way, and the finished project was exactly what I had in mind, I couldn't be happier with my new home.
I enjoyed building my home with The Manlin Company. From planning through construction, the process was easier than I'd originally anticipated. I had a pleasant experience and would recommend The Manlin Company without reservation.
I'm so glad I made the decision to move here, the space is perfect for me. Everyone who sees it thinks it is beautiful.
Thanks to you Mark, Jean and Ron for smoothing the road in the stressful time of building. The service you all provided was exceptional, and the attention to detail helped us sail smoothly through this journey. We are thrilled with our new home.
We'd love to hear about your project and how we can help.
Start a BuildSince 1965 we've built through every kind of market. Joining us means joining a company with real staying power in St. Louis.
Our work has earned countless Homer Awards for excellence in home building. Craftsmanship isn't a slogan here, it's the standard.
Led by Mark Manlin, the company is still small enough that you're known by name, not a number on an org chart.
On-site leadership for custom home builds across St. Louis County.
Hands-on work supporting the build crew on active job sites.
Don't see the right fit? We're always glad to hear from people who care about quality work. Send a general note below.
Email your resume directly to Mark, or give the office a call. Every message gets a real reply.
Either way, Mark is happy to talk through what's possible. Send an email or give a call, and expect a personal reply, not an automated one.
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