The design-build process is thorough, providing homeowners with a single point of contact for planning, permitting, and building their new custom homes. It begins with an initial consultation followed by a vision meeting that lets us start the process on the right foot, knowing your exact wants and needs.
Then the planning phase begins, which can take as long as you need to be completely happy with the plans. Pre-construction is when we prepare the lot and obtain all required permits for construction, and we can make this stage go smoothly. Construction is the final stage, and we will be transparent and communicative throughout.
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What is Our Design-Build Process for Custom Home Projects?
Our custom home design-build process is thorough and collaborative, ensuring we are on the same page at every stage of planning and construction.
Initial Consultation
Our process begins with an initial consultation to see if we are the right fit for your custom home project. This consultation is your chance to tell us the goals of your new build, particular features you want included, and general budget and timeline targets.
Vision Meeting
Next comes the vision meeting. At this stage, we will have very detailed conversations about the style of home you want to build. Show us any photos, swatches, or other inspiration you have — for example, if you have seen homes online that you love. The vision meeting sets the stage for our initial rough house plans, so we are very thorough.
We can also hone in on your budget during the vision meeting and explain what is and isn’t possible with the amount you want to spend. In addition to helping you set a budget, we can plan for allowances to cover upcoming costs or future decisions.
House Planning
House planning begins with initial concept drawings and preliminary floor plans, based on what you tell us during the initial consultation and vision meeting. Virtually everything is changeable at this stage, and we can keep refining and editing plans as needed.
The final plans will include fully dimensioned construction floor plans, which are also permit-ready. House planning requires an in-depth understanding of your functional and aesthetic preferences, which is why we prioritize thorough conversations throughout this stage.
Pre-Construction
During the pre-construction phase of the design-build process, we complete all tasks required before breaking ground on your new home. This often begins with preparing and improving the land itself. Soil may need to be leveled, trees removed, and access roads added.
Pre-construction is also when we obtain permits and zoning approvals, which are mandatory before you begin construction on a new custom home anywhere.
We can also give you detailed specifications and building costs at this time, so you know where you stand with your budget.
Construction
Construction is the final stage of the process when we are done planning and ready to bring the plans to life. We keep construction materials safe and secure to prevent damage or theft. We also keep you in the loop throughout the entire building process, even inviting you to site walkthroughs so you can see the progress we’ve made.
We can also schedule meetings with vendors during construction so you can compare and select finishes. We can also handle inspections throughout construction as we complete various stages.
Final Walkthrough
When construction is complete, the only thing left to do is conduct a final walkthrough of the property and hand over the homeowner’s set of keys. The final walkthrough is thorough so that you feel comfortable and confident navigating your new home.
FAQs About the Design-Build Process for Custom Home Projects
How Long Does the Design-Build Process for Custom Homes Take?
The design-build process for custom homes varies widely depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the build, potential supply chain issues, land improvements, weather, and more. We can give you a general estimate of the building timeline for your new home after the planning is complete.
Why Choose Our Design-Build Process for Your Custom Home Project?
Choosing our design-build process for your new custom home ensures you have a single point of contact throughout the entire experience, simplifying the process for you and your family. You’ll have a seamless experience, and you’ll have extra peace of mind knowing that our designer and building team works well together and can handle any potential concerns easily.
Do You Need to Purchase Land Before Starting the Design-Build Process for a Custom Home Project?
In general, it helps to have already purchased land before starting the design-build process with Blythe Custom Homes, as we can’t finalize any building plans whatsoever until we understand the land’s ins and outs.
How Much Does the Design-Build Process for Custom Homes Cost?
We can tailor our design-build process to your budget, helping you create the custom home of your dreams for a price you are comfortable with. We can factor in all costs, including materials, labor, permits, etc… Our luxury homes begin in the $600K range (for some spec homes) and go to $1.5 million and up.
When Do You Choose Selections During the Design-Build Process for a Custom Home?
You can choose selections toward the end of the design-build process, during the construction phase. Vendors may be present on walkthroughs, and you can choose selections from the options they provide.
What Should You Look for in a Design-Build Contractor?
Top qualities of a reliable design-build contractor include transparency, responsiveness, experience, and the ability to listen to all of your wants, needs, and ideas for the new home build. You want someone who will shoot straight with you, answer your questions, and treat you with great respect.
What Are the Biggest Challenges in the Design-Build Process?
Some of the biggest challenges in planning and building a custom home are making financially-wise decisions, checking zoning and code compliance, staying on schedule, and avoiding budget overruns, all of which we can help manage when handling your custom build. Our clients often say that we make this process easy for them and remove stress from the whole equation.
Visit Us Online to Start the Design-Build Process for a Custom Home
Start the process for a design-build custom home project with Blythe Custom Homes by visiting our website.
