How we make your dream a reality.
Process
The custom home process starts with YOU.
We start with a list of everything you want in a dream home. We question to find the why behind each item. We make suggestions as we see fit, and we never stop striving to deliver the home of you dreams, on time and on budget.
1. Design & Pre-Construction
Before construction can start, you must get through the design and permitting phase. We prefer working with our clients and guiding them through the design phase. This not only helps with time management, but we are also able to provide rough budgetary guidance earlier in the process to help avoid over budget designs.
Design consists of several sub categories:
Site, and septic design
Architectural Plans
Structural Engineering
Interior Design
Other Preconstruction activities include:
Permitting. Building and septic. Larger lots will also require a Land Disturbance Permit.
Budgeting. Selections and allowance are defined. The more detail, the better here. We recommend spending as much time as you can up front to define every selection possible. This will make your budget accurate as possible from the start.
2. Site Work & Foundation
Site work begins by clearing and grading. Trees and top soil are removed to make way for your foundation.
The foundation is a critical step in the success of your home. It must be built on solid ground, and engineered properly. Inspections during this time are critical. We have our own in-house Quality Control checklists, and we also hire a 3rd party engineer to do site visits, in addition to any city/county inspections that are required.
3. Framing, MEP, Windows
This is the time period where your home will change visibly nearly every day. Framing can take 1 -2 months, followed by all the electrical and mechanical components of your build which can take 2-3 months, depending on project scope. During this time, we get the roof and windows in place, and run dehumidification to get the house nice and dry and ready for finishes.
4. Finishing
Drywall, trim, cabinetry, tile, flooring, and paint are the staples of the finish stage of your home. Special care to all of the above results in a beautiful home. You will see all of your hard work on selections come to life.
5. Homeowner Delivery
After all of our quality control measures are complete, we walk the house with the homeowner for two primary reasons: one, to explain and orient the homeowner to their new home and its systems; and two, to develop a punch list of items that may require attention. Your dream home is now ready.
6. Beyond
All our homes include a 1 year builder warranty, along with a 2 year systems warranty, and a 10 year structural warranty. Reach out and ask us about our systems and methodologies that we feel build a better home.