At LaFollette Custom Homes, we believe that building a custom home is a journey rooted in collaboration, creativity, and transparency. We take pride in guiding you through each stage, from initial ideas to the finished masterpiece, ensuring that every detail of your dream home comes to life exactly as you envisioned. Here’s a closer look at our streamlined, client-focused process:
Phase 1: Initial Meeting – Shaping Your Vision
Our journey begins with an in-depth meeting to explore your unique vision for your home.
- Exploring Your Vision: We dive into your inspirations, lifestyle needs, and aesthetic preferences. This phase is about understanding the nuances that will make your home a true reflection of you.
- Finding the Perfect Plans: Together, we’ll review house plans, focusing on options that bring functionality and beauty to your vision. Our goal is to set a strong foundation for a home that’s both practical and visually stunning.
- Outlining Expectations: To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, we cover timelines, logistics, and answer any questions you may have. We want you to feel confident and fully informed at each step.
- Introducing the Journey Ahead: Our team walks you through the next phase, the Conceptual Agreement, providing a roadmap for what lies ahead so that you feel informed and excited about the process.
Phase 2: Conceptual Agreement – Bringing Ideas to Life
Here, we turn your ideas into a preliminary design that gives you a clearer picture of what’s possible.
- Bringing Ideas to Paper: We formalize a Conceptual Agreement to develop an initial design. This is not the final blueprint, but it provides a visual outline to help you envision your future home.
- 3D Model Visualization: Our team creates a detailed 3D model of the exterior. This immersive view allows you to explore the look and feel of your home, ensuring confidence in your design choices.
- Preliminary Cost Insights: We provide a preliminary estimate to give you insight into potential costs, allowing you to make adjustments as needed before moving forward.
- Preparing for the Next Phase: We guide you through what’s next: the Preliminary Building Agreement. With each step clearly outlined, you’re always informed and prepared.
Phase 3: Preliminary Building Agreement (PBA) – Crafting the Details
This is where your vision starts to take shape on paper with a detailed plan for your home’s construction.
- Creating a Comprehensive Plan: We develop a full set of construction plans, covering site, foundation, floor, elevation, roof, and electrical layouts. Each element is meticulously designed to reflect your vision.
- Assessing Every Detail on Site: Our team gathers all necessary site data, including property elevations, utility placements, and driveway planning, to ensure the build goes smoothly.
- Step Inside with Virtual Reality: Using virtual reality, we offer an immersive walkthrough of your home. This experience allows you to visualize each space and make any adjustments before construction begins.
- Collaborating with Trusted Partners: We work closely with skilled subcontractors and trusted vendors to create a detailed quote and finalize every aspect of your home’s design.
- Moving Towards Construction: With a clear roadmap in place, we guide you to the final step before construction—the Construction Agreement. This is where the excitement builds as we prepare to bring your dream to life.
Phase 4: Construction Agreement – Bringing Your Dream Home to Life
In the final phase, we transition from planning to construction, giving you a clear path to your completed home.
- A Clear and Fixed Investment: Our fixed-price agreement provides full transparency on the cost of your home, giving you peace of mind and eliminating any surprises.
- Making Selections, Your Way: With allowances for finishes, fixtures, and features, we help you choose elements that reflect your personal style. Our team will be by your side to ensure each choice aligns with both your design vision and budget.
- Flexibility with Change Orders: Should you wish to make adjustments during construction, we accommodate changes with managed change orders, keeping everything on track and aligned with your vision.
At LaFollette Custom Homes, we believe in more than just building houses; we’re crafting spaces where memories will be made, and dreams will be fulfilled. Our step-by-step process provides a clear, enjoyable, and collaborative journey from start to finish, making sure your dream home is everything you imagined—and more. Ready to start your journey with LaFollette Custom Homes? Contact us today!