Home Addition Process

Custom Home Group not only builds new homes, but also designs and builds additions. Many of our clients need more space, but still enjoy their current location. If you currently are living at a location you love, but in a home that no longer meets your needs, then building an addition may be your answer.

Our design team will meet with you to discuss all of your options. Each home has a unique style, layout and lot size. Our goal is to take your current living situation and incorporate all of your wants and needs into a new design. We pride ourselves on building additions that not only look fantastic, but also appear to be part of the original design.

The steps of the Custom Home Group Addition process:

1. Initial Meeting
During our initial meeting we take time to listen and find out who you are and how we can best serve you by discussing the basics of your dream home (e.g. size, style and budget).

2. Budget and Home Tour
After learning about your home building needs we create a budget price to work from and also take the opportunity to walk you through one of our previously built custom homes. We do this to reassure you of our quality craftsmanship and to possibly spark some new ideas for your home. If you have not done so already this is a good time to develop a relationship with a lender. We are always happy to refer new customers to lenders that have proven to provide quality service.

 3.  Design Process
Upon signing our Professional Service Agreement, we will begin designing your home.  Typically, we create a preliminary design and then meet with you to see if everyone is headed in the same direction.  As the design process continues, there will be consistent communication via email, telephone and personal meetings until we have completed your approved home design.

4.  Finalizing Costs, Specifications and Agreement
Once we have your approval on a final plan, we work to develop final job costing, specifications and contract preparations.

5.  Permitting and Financing
After all the documents are finalized, and we have received verification from your lender for financing, we submit for your building permit. 

6.  Selections
Before construction begins you will meet with our interior designer to choose all of your finishes and design elements. This includes items like exterior and interior color scheme, flooring, plumbing fixtures and numerous upgrade options.

7.  Commencement of Construction
Once we have your building permit, lender approval, and selections, construction begins!   You will be assigned to one of our expert Project Managers.  He or she will be your point of contact throughout the building process. You and the Project Manager will meet regularly at the build site over the next several months to discuss the progress of your home construction.

8.  Construction Process
The construction process typically takes 4 – 5 months.  We invite you to visit your project at anytime to see the progress.  The best time to visit the site is at the end of the day or on the weekend, when the craftsman and subcontractors are not on site.  Any questions you have should be directed to your Project Manager Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

9.  Final Walk-Through
Within one week of your home’s completion you will walk through the house with your Project Manager.  At that time, you will review all workmanship and mechanicals.  We want to be sure everything is in order and you are completely satisfied.

10.  Move In
Once all inspections are complete, an Occupancy Permit is issued, and complete payment has been made, you are ready to move in!  Shortly after move in, we will deliver your New Home Welcome Packet, which includes your color selections, brand-names used, warranty information, etc.

11.  Warranty Follow-Up
Throughout the following year we will continue to be available to you for any warranty issues you may have.  We will contact you after one and six months to assure that you are satisfied with your new home. Our goal is that you are cared for not only during the construction process, but also in the months to follow.

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