FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW LONG DOES BUILDING A NEW HOME TAKE?

The building process has two phases—the pre-construction planning and the actual construction.
Once construction starts, most homes take 6 to 7 months to complete. This timeframe will be specified in your contract.
The pre-construction planning can take 3 to 5 months on average. Several factors determine the length of planning time.
A couple of significant areas are drawing plans and compiling prices. You should allow 4 to 8 weeks for plans to be drawn to make sure they fit you. Getting prices together can take 2 to 3 weeks.
Planning also includes several other areas, such as discussing ideas, estimating prices, setting up lending, evaluating the building site, putting a contract together, and getting permits.
In a large way, you’ll determine the total length of planning time. While some customers only need a couple of months, others need more than a year. Our goal is to work within your personal timeline.

HOW DO YOU PRICE YOUR HOMES?

Once your final house plans are completed, we send them to our material suppliers and contractors. Our prices are based on the quotes we receive. By operating with very low overhead, we can keep our margins low and give you the best price possible.

WHO DOES THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION?

We have exceptionally long-lasting relationships with our contractors. Some have worked with us for several years! Not only does this mean that we have confidence in every worker we send to your house, but it also ensures that any issues will be dealt with smoothly and quickly.

WILL YOU HELP WITH HOME DESIGN?

We love architecture and home design! We’ll help as much as you want in determining the layout and style of your home. Ask us about how Mark and Paul can help with interior design or exterior design!

WHAT IF I’M ON A STRICT BUDGET?

We are extremely respectful of your budget. We’ll bring up your budget very early in the conversation to make sure we’re on the same page. Before we get very far, we’ll put together an estimate to make sure you know what to expect.
Our home prices generally start around $250,000.
We’re happy talk to you about ideas for building a great home on a budget, and we even have pre-drawn, cost-efficient plans you can use or look at.

CAN I GET REFERENCES?

Absolutely! We encourage you to always get references from any builder you talk to.
We are happy to walk you through our current homes under construction and give you the addresses of completed homes to look at.