Custom Homes

Our main focus in building is to ensure that our customers have the best solution that is right for them at the right price.  Quality and transparency are major pillars to success and we cherish our customer relationships as we help them navigate through their custom projects.

Our Custom Home “Design + Build” Process
DESIGN PHASE
  • Define concept and requirements for house design
  • Site documentation, zoning and building code research
  • Project budget criteria discussion
  • Review of design development: floor plans and elevations
  • Final design approval
  • Development of drawing set for permit submission
  • Distribute drawings to necessary engineering sources (structural, civil, etc.)
  • Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design
  • Construction documents

Submission

  • Preparing applications, neighbor letters (if necessary) and drawings sets
  • Coordinating with external permit expediter and couriers
  • Initial submittal to jurisdiction

Tracking and Obtaining

  • Coordinating all shut off (demolition) letters, request, and paperwork (for new construction only)
  • Tracking and monitoring progress and comments
  • Completing revisions to plans as needed and coordinating with external resources
  • Re-submitting revisions
  • Procuring building permit for the project
  • Dispersing to necessary parties/resources

Selection Process

  • Finalize any additional design changes and/or updates to drawings
  • Review and complete selections checklist
  • Meet with designer to determine specific design features, selections, and finishes
  • Review scheduling time frames for construction activities
  • Establish the clients time frame for project completion

Construction Schedule of Values

  • Distribute construction drawings to multiple subcontractors for pricing
  • Analyze bids for selection
  • Assemble bid packages with allowance options (if required)
  • Generate construction project schedule
  • Deliver project Construction Agreement
  • Update and provide support to retrieve permit revisions to prevent job delays
  • Surveys – coordinate and submit progression survey for project (wall check, final survey, etc.)
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
  • On-site preconstruction meeting with client, project designer, and field superintendent
  • Review of daily activities performed (clean-up, noise, etiquette, occupancy, etc.)
  • Walk client through scope of work reflected in construction documents
  • Review of finish selections and showroom visits (if requested by client)
  • Pre-dry wall site walk to verify layouts and all trade works has been completed per drawings
  • Evaluate client’s satisfaction and address any concerns
  • Substantial completion site walk with client to generate remaining work punch list
  • Final meeting on site to give client an orientation of new products and features
  • 120 day check-up review followed by a punch list walk after a full seasonal cycle (typically 1 year)
STANDARD HOME FEATURES
  • Siding: vinyl or low maintenance hardie siding and thin stone water table at front
    • Brick veneer front elevation per design, if applicable, for additional cost
  • Insulated exterior entry door with choice of brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze door hardware
  • Double hung (or fixed), double pane and LoE glass windows (Anderson, Jeld Wen, or Pella)
  • Walk up or walk out basement with french doors or double swing doors (if applicable), per permit plans
  • 2×6 house exterior wall with R-19 kraft faced fiberglass batt insulation
  • R-38 blown insulation in attic
  • R-13 basement wall insulation
  • Pre-engineered roof trusses
  • 30 year architectural style roof shingles
  • Air seal package (seals gaps and penetrations in exterior walls)
  • Tyvek house wrap (acts as air and moisture barrier to protect home from mold)
  • PVC fascia board and frieze board throughout
  • 10′ ceiling at main level, 9′ ceiling at second floor, and 8’9″ at basement
  • 8′ doors on main level 
  • Interior doors
    • 2 or 6 panel
    • Choice of brushed nickel or chrome finished hardware
  • Hardwood at main level and second floor hallway
    • Prefinished oak
    • 3 1/4″ wide x 3/4″ thick 
  • Designer carpet with upgraded carpet pad at all bedrooms and basement
  • 12×12 ceramic tile in laundry room
  • Direct vent gas fireplace with stone backsplash full height at family room
  • 1 piece craftsman crown molding at living room, dining room, entry foyer, second floor hallway and master bedroom
  • 7″ baseboard at main level
  • 5″ baseboard at second floor and basement 
  • Chair rail and shadow box trim at foyer, living, and dining room
  • Oak hardwood stairs with white risers
    • 1″ square balusters
    • White wood
  • 2 tone interior paint
  • Dining room chandelier
    • 5 light
    • Brushed nickel or chrome
  • Front double story foyer chandelier
    • 9 light
    • brushed nickel or chrome
  • Finished basement with carpet flooring
  • Wet bar is NOT included in standard home features
    • Rough-ins for wet bar ARE included
  • Sub-flooring is glued, nailed and screwed
  • Drywall is glued, screwed and nailed
  • Engineered exterior and interior foundation drainage system
  • Designer 42” wood cabinets with soft close doors
  • Wood drawers with dovetail construction with soft close 
  • Granite countertops
  • Stainless steel sink and faucet
  • Stainless steel appliances (GE or KitchenAid or Samsung) with Manufacturer’s Warranties included:
    • 36″ Gas Cooktop
    • 36″ Convertible Range Hood, 22.6 Cu. Ft.
    • French Door Refrigerator
    • 27″ Electric Even-Heat
    • True Convection Wall Open with Built-In Microwave 
    • 24″ Top Control Dishwasher
  • Pendant light over kitchen island: (2) or (3) pendants per design
  • Choice of designer cabinet knobs
  • Designer wood vanities
    • includes level 1 granite countertops
  • Shower surround with tile to the ceiling
    • 12×12 ceramic tile floor 
  • Soaking tub at master bathroom
  • Designer brushed nickel or chrome hardware
  • Elongated commodes
  • 400 AMP electrical service
  • Recessed lights in kitchen, family room, bedrooms, full bathrooms and hallways
  • Kitchen garbage disposal
  • Washer and dryer hookups
  • Structured wiring System per design
  • Ceiling fan pre-wire in family room and bedrooms
  • 2 exterior garden hose bibs (front & rear)
  • Energy efficient dual zone heating and air conditioning
  • 90% gas furnace zone 1, 14 seer heat pump zone 2
  • Energy efficient water heater or tankless water heater per design
  • 2 or 3-car garage with insulated garage door with automatic opener
  • Regular meetings with homeowner as necessary
  • 1 year limited workmanship warranty and 5 year structural foundation warranty
Note: Builder reserves the right to make changes without notice.