What are the steps to having a custom home built?
In this first meeting, we’ll sit down with you to listen to your ideas and understand your vision for your dream home. We’ll discuss your specific needs, preferences, budget, and timeline. This step is vital for establishing a strong partnership and ensuring that we’re on the same page from the very beginning.
The Initial Consultation is your opportunity to share your vision and establish a clear plan with us, ensuring that every aspect of your future home meets your expectations and lifestyle needs.
During this phase, we work closely with you to turn your ideas into a detailed plan and architectural design. This includes selecting layouts, materials, and finishes. Often, this stage involves several revisions to ensure the design meets expectations and functionality needs.
The Planning & Design stage is where transform ideas into detailed, actionable blueprints and plans, focusing on aesthetics and practicality.
Once the design is finalized, the next step involves securing the necessary building permits from local authorities. This process ensures that the planned home meets all local building codes and regulations. It typically involves submitting detailed plans and waiting for approval before construction can begin.
The Building Permit step involves obtaining the necessary approvals and permits from local government to ensure compliance with all building codes and regulations.
This stage sets the groundwork for construction. It includes finalizing contracts, scheduling, procuring materials, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers. It ensures that everything is in place for a smooth construction phase.
Pre Construction organizes all logistical and administrative aspects to prepare for the actual building process, ensuring efficiency and readiness.
The ceremonial start of physical construction, this phase marks the beginning of the site work. Tasks such as clearing the land, excavating, and laying the foundation are conducted. This is a tangible step where will see the first physical manifestation of your future home.
Ground Breaking is the exciting commencement of onsite work, starting with land preparation and foundation setting.
This is the core phase where the actual building of the home takes place. It involves erecting structural elements, installing systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and finishing interiors and exteriors. Regular updates and inspections ensure quality control throughout the construction.
The Construction phase is where the plans come to life through detailed and methodical building processes, culminating in the completion of the custom home.
Where we build
Below is a list of counties we will work as your home builder with Summit Edge Builders managing the project:
- Adams
- Arapahoe
- Boulder
- Broomfield
- Clear Creek
- Denver
- Douglas
- Elbert
- Gilpin
- Jefferson
- Weld
Hire us to design, permit, and build your custom dream home. Fill out the contact form below to get the process started.