Planning & Consulting
Step 1: Building vs. Buying a Home
The custom home building process will take the better part of a year to complete. Be prepared to have the time and patience to make many decisions.
Step 2: Secure Financing
Once the decision to build has been made, your local banker should be your first stop if you are financing any part of the home construction or land.
Step 3: Schedule a Consultation
Once you have found prospective locations, contact DH&D for a consultation. We will be glad to assess the different properties and make building recommendations.
Drafting & Site Prep
Step 4: 3D Drafting
With the perfect lot identified, DH&D will design your dream home to maximize both the views and use of your land. (2-6 weeks)
Step 5: Building Bid
With a completed plan and a list of finishes, DH&D will give you an accurate bid to build your home on the property you have chosen. (4-6 weeks)
Step 6: Site Preparation
After closing, permits will be submitted and pre-construction will begin. This involves clearing the land and doing dirt work for a firm foundation. (2-10 weeks depending on weather and site)
Construction
Step 7: Foundation Laid
DH&D sets the forms and beams for the slab, sets the plumbing and electrical, treats for termites, and pours the slab. (2-4 weeks)
Step 8: Framing
After the slab is set, we start the framing of your home. DH&D encourages a walk-thru to ensure that everything is as you had imagined. (2-10 weeks depending on weather and complexity of home)
Step 9: Rough-In Stage
The rough-in stage involves installing plumbing, HVAC duct work, and electrical wiring. (2-4 weeks)
Final Touches
Step 10: Walls and Cabinets
DH&D installs the sheetrock, trim, cabinets and painting. (4-8 weeks)
Step 11: Finshes
Flooring and tile details start next, followed by plumbing fixtures and appliances. (2-4 weeks)
Step 12: Final Walk-Thru
At this point, we will schedule a time to walk-thru the home and get a basic list of final details needed to complete the home and plan a completion date. (2-6 weeks)
