R. Fleming Construction

Why build with R. Fleming Construction?

R. Fleming Construction has been building homes in Rochester and Southeast Minnesota since 1988 — and we’re proud to still be a local, family-owned builder today.

From custom homes to move-in ready options, our goal has always been simple: build quality homes for the way people actually live.

R. Fleming Construction
📞 507-933-0289
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Exciting things are happening in Scenic Oaks West! 🏡

R. Fleming Construction is thrilled to start construction on a brand-new model home in SW Rochester, MN.

This Craftsman-style rambler will feature 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dedicated home office, exercise room, screened-in patio, wet bar in the basement, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The large primary suite will include beautiful wood beam accents, and the living room will showcase a gas fireplace with wood beam details — all thoughtfully designed on a .37-acre lot.
We can’t wait to bring this home to life and share the progress along the way!

Thinking about building your dream home in Rochester or Southeast Minnesota? Reach out to R. Fleming Construction to start the conversation.
📞 507-933-0289
📧 [email protected]
🌐 rflemingconstruction.com

Custom build or model home — what’s the difference?

When you’re exploring new construction, you’ll usually hear two options: custom build and spec/model home.

A custom home is designed around you from the start.
That means your lifestyle, lot, layout, finishes, storage needs, timeline, and must-haves are all part of the conversation early on.

A model home, sometimes called a move-in ready or spec home, is a new construction home that the builder has already started or completed.
You still get the benefits of a brand-new home, but without the full custom build timeline.

So which one is right for you?

If you want to be involved in the design, floor plan, selections, and details, a custom build may be the best fit.

If you want new construction but need something sooner, a spec or move-in ready home can be a great option.

Either way, R. Fleming Construction can help you explore what makes the most sense for your timeline, budget, and lifestyle.

R. Fleming Construction
📞 507-933-0289
📧 [email protected]
🌐 rflemingconstruction.com

Can’t find the right resale home?

Maybe the kitchen needs too much work.
Maybe the layout feels outdated.
Maybe the lot isn’t right.
Maybe the bedrooms, storage, or lower level just don’t fit the way you live.

When every house feels like a compromise, it might be time to explore new construction.

With R. Fleming Construction, you have options — from custom builds and available lots to move-in ready homes and low-maintenance townhome living.

New construction gives you the opportunity to choose a home that better fits your lifestyle, your timeline, and your future plans.

Stop trying to force the wrong house to work. Let’s talk about what the right fit could look like.

R. Fleming Construction
📞 507-933-0289
📧 [email protected]
🌐 rflemingconstruction.com

Building a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make — and the builder you choose matters.

At R. Fleming Construction, we believe the process should feel exciting, organized, and approachable from the very beginning.

What makes us different is the combination of experience, communication, craftsmanship, and a process designed to help you feel confident every step of the way.

One of the biggest benefits of building with R. Fleming Construction is having an in-house draftsman involved early in the process. That means your ideas, layout, lifestyle, budget, and must-haves can all be talked through together from the start — before the home ever breaks ground.

With decades of experience building in Rochester and Southeast Minnesota, our team understands the details that go into creating a quality home — from the lot and floor plan to the selections, schedule, budget, and final finishes.

We also know that building can feel overwhelming if you don’t have the right guidance. That’s why communication is such an important part of our process. We help walk you through the decisions, answer questions along the way, and keep the big picture in mind.

Every home is built with care, thoughtful design, and attention to how people actually live.

Whether you’re dreaming about a fully custom home, exploring available lots, or looking for a move-in ready new construction option, R. Fleming Construction is here to help you find the right fit.

Building a home should feel exciting — not overwhelming.

R. Fleming Construction
📞 507-933-0289
📧 [email protected]
🌐 rflemingconstruction.com

Closing day in Century Valley! 🏡✨

Congratulations to the Warner family on the closing of their beautiful custom-built home!

This fully finished rambler was designed specifically for their family, with 3,380 finished square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a dedicated music room, hidden pantry, screened porch, walk-out basement, and a stunning .67-acre lot in Century Valley.

Every custom home is unique, and this one is such a special example of creating a home around the way a family truly lives. We are so grateful to have been part of bringing their vision to life.

Congratulations, Warner family — welcome home!

Thinking about building your custom home?
R. Fleming Construction
📞 507-933-0289
📧 [email protected]
🌐 rflemingconstruction.com