About
Our Story
A Father-Daughter Business
Father Daughter Builds was founded in 2019 by Jessica Ford and her father Gary Bishop in Pensacola, Florida. They love working together, and have since built a close team of building professionals that come from various backgrounds but all share the same passion for designing and building beautiful homes for families in their community.
How it began…
Jessica grew up admiring her father who is an engineer and entrepreneur, and was often mesmerized by the blueprints he would have around the house. She would dream about building homes and designing rooms and had a natural curiosity about the process throughout her life. After attending University of Florida, she decided to begin a nursing career in labor and delivery and fell in love with her role of providing care for families welcoming new babies.
In 2019, she was given the opportunity to finally fulfill her dream of designing and building homes when she saw a property go up for sale in her hometown that was prime for a new build. She knew with her dad's expertise in structural engineering, she and her father could build something beautiful. After a successful first project working together, it was clear… they were onto something great.
Jessica quickly went after her residential contractor license and continued to feed her love for design and construction as she and her father founded FD Builds to be an alternative to the common builder-grade homes in their community.
Why FD Builds
The FD Difference
FD Builds was established with the intention of providing a better, more personal experience for homebuyers. Unsatisfied with the typical, unexciting housing design they would see in their community, they set out to bring more character and warmth to people's homes. They built a close-knit team around them that shared their desire to provide families with well-built, forever homes they could be proud of.
Serving the communities of Northwest Florida, FD Builds is committed to providing home buyers with quality homes with an extra touch of heart that makes all the difference.
Get your dream home started today!
Whether you want ready-for-you floorplans or a custom home design, FD Builds is your one-stop-shop for the best home building experience. Every step is handled with care, from the design process, to planning & permitting, to building out your perfect home with custom finishes that make all the difference.
Testimonials
See What Our Customers Are Saying
“If you're looking for a home builder in Pensacola — look no further. They're personable, professional, and communicate every step of the way. They truly build with heart.”
“We love every corner — and the relationship even after move-in. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about FD Builds.”
“Love our new house. Attention to detail added a personal touch. We highly recommend FD Builds.”
