Construction Services in
Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert's Growing Custom Home Market

Gilbert has transformed from a small agricultural town into one of the most desirable suburbs in the Southwest. The construction market is active, land is still available for new builds, and buyers in Gilbert consistently pay premiums for quality custom finishes. We have completed multiple spec homes and custom builds in Gilbert — and our experience with the Gilbert permitting office means fewer delays and cleaner inspections.

Gilbert's Development Services Building Safety Division is located at 90 E. Civic Center Drive and manages every permit through the Gilbert Online Permitting portal. The town enforces the 2021 IBC/IRC with Gilbert-specific amendments, and residential plan review typically runs 10 to 15 business days — noticeably faster than the multi-week turnaround common in larger cities like Phoenix. Every contractor pulling a permit in Gilbert must hold an active Arizona ROC license, which we do.

Gilbert takes a notably more conservative approach to ADUs than neighboring Chandler: the town requires the primary residence to remain owner-occupied, ADUs cannot be sold separately from the main parcel, and design guidelines require the accessory unit to visually match the primary home's architectural style. Gilbert also prohibits using an ADU as a short-term rental outright — a restriction Chandler and Phoenix don't share. We help clients understand these constraints early so the project is designed correctly the first time.