How We Build
Eight steps from our first conversation to the day you move in.
Initial Consultation
We meet to walk through our process and talk about your goals, budget, timeline and where you'd like to build. We'll also review the architectural services agreement together.
Architectural Services Agreement
You'll meet with our preferred architect to begin drafting plans — reviewing your lot, layout ideas and the inspiration you've gathered.
Pre-Selections Meeting
Once design development prints are complete, you'll sit down with our designer to make pre-selections. Nothing is final yet — this simply ensures we price your home exactly the way you want it.
Proposal Presentation
We walk you through your fixed-price proposal, sitework specifications, selection sheets and contract.
Obtain Financing
With your proposal and plans in hand, you secure your construction financing. We're happy to work directly with your lender to keep things moving.
Permits
We pull all required permits and approvals so we're ready to break ground.
Construction Starts
We break ground and manage every phase of the build, keeping you informed at each milestone.
Completion of Construction
We finish every last detail, walk through the home together and hand you the keys to a home built to be enjoyed for generations.
Building a custom home in Dayton
Are you a fixed-price or cost-plus builder?
Fixed-price. Every client gets a detailed proposal with clear inclusions and allowances before construction starts, so you know the price up front.
Where do you build custom homes?
Mostly south of Dayton — Centerville, Springboro, Bellbrook and Washington Township — and anywhere within about 45 minutes of our office, including Waynesville, Tipp City and Lebanon.
How long does it take to build?
It all depends on the size of the project and the scope of work. Most of our custom homes take anywhere from 6 to 12+ months from groundbreaking to completion.
Do you have floor plans?
No. Every floor plan is fully custom, drawn from scratch around what you want in your home.
Do I need to own a lot first?
No. We help you find and evaluate land, and we have homesites available, including lots in Mill Creek in Washington Township.
