hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(5010581, 'f57edcb1-18fe-4614-8580-54d2ce45666e', {}); Topics: Call it a ‘state of inquiry’. At this stage, we’ll start making decisions about your: This process is very detail-oriented, and not every homebuilder chooses to do this before any paperwork is signed — but that’s why we’re different. Depending on the type of closing, we may not even be present — this is especially true if you received a construction loan and already own the property. The good news is that we have all of the tools you need to be ready when the time comes! The finish line is in sight. Barden’s panelized framing is quickly installed in 1-2 weeks along with exterior doors, windows, and roofing. During this time, your builder and design team will lay the course for your custom home, analyzing site characteristics and developing a waste-efficient construction plan. How long does it take to build your Barden custom home? We want to make sure that when you are ready to take the step to commit to building your dream home, you know exactly what to … While a larger house, with more options, custom features, fancier finishes, and more owner involvemen… There’s nothing glamorous or exciting about this stage, but it’s the first step. ** Some of the steps of construction will … We also place orders for exterior doors, windows, and roofing materials so the home is weather-tight ASAP. This allows us to stay away from extra charges during the build because we priced all the features you wanted up front and not just standard type items. Theoretically, this step could take as little as a week. There’s no one way to build a custom home. Below is a typical timeline for the days leading up to the construction phase for a high-performance home. Pre-selecting many of the finishes and features before the quoting process allows us to create an accurate, fixed-price quote before you sign a contract. You are entirely in control of this step and the time it takes. We’ll spot-check our own work before bringing you in for a more formal inspection. Or, you can pop in to talk face-to-face. Nothing else can happen until you determine a budget and have a place to build your home. As Barden begins production, your home’s foundation is installed. The only opportunities for delay here would be contractor availability, weather, and Barden’s production capacity at the time. Now, we can start building. Timing is hard to predict when you’re building a home from the ground, up — every step of the process depends on a ton of external factors. So, it’s safe to assume you have questions about the process. Your Barden components will arrive just as the foundation is ready to build on. Let’s take a dive into our home construction timeline. At this stage, it’s common for us to quote a ‘total price’ and a ‘total price plus upgrade options’ for things like better flooring or more energy efficient windows. First, Barden engineers and manufactures individual components of the home. You can then continue to rework and revise the plans until they sync with your budget, wants, and needs. Planning and pre-construction In these months, the ground will be levelled, cleared of any debris or trees that may be in the way of building, and staked out to mark the foundation. Can take upwards of 6-16 months to build, depending on weather conditions and the land. Below is a typical timeline for the days leading up to the construction phase for a high-performance home. When you’re happy with your floor plans, Barden provides a set of detailed structural plans stamped by an architect so you and your Independent Dealer can obtain building permits. With your finances in order and a location chosen, you can begin designing your next dream home. Based on input from your Barden Independent Dealer, you’ll choose a plan within your budget to begin with (or have our team draw you something from scratch) and begin modifying it to fit your vision and your lot conditions. In the first two months, construction will officially begin and your lot will be prepared for building your home. From that moment, we’re going to start asking questions to determine what it is you actually want to build. In some cases they find land faster, but many folks spend years searching for the perfect spot to build their next home. As we’ve seen it, the average home construction timeline takes around 12 months if the customer has a lot or 18 months if they don’t. If you’re prepared and make quick decisions, most of our customers are through this step in around 2 months.