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Our Building Process

So, you are ready to take the plunge and build your new home. The team at Dave Dusendang Custom Homes is ready to take you on the journey. We take pride in working with our customers and keeping them informed every step of the way.

To get you into your home at the agreed upon deadlines, we plan each step of the building process.

Our Process

Phase 1 – Initial Meeting

The Dave Dusendang team will sit down with you to create a wish list for your home plans. This is the perfect time to bring all the photos, inspiration, and ideas you’ve been collecting so we can begin crafting the unique and personalized home you’ve been dreaming about. If you don’t already have property, we’re happy to assist you in locating the ideal building site.

Establishing your budget is an important step in the process. We encourage you to speak with your lender or one of the approved Dusendang lenders to determine your budget so we can design the right home to fit your vision and your needs.

Phase 2 – Design Development

Based on our initial meeting, we will create a preliminary home plan that reflects your ideas and goals for your new home. Once the design is finalized, we will prepare the construction documents, including scaled drawings of floor plans, elevations, and other important details. These documents will then be sent to your lender for final approval.

Our designers will also work closely with you to select the finishes and features for your home. These selections help determine the look and feel of each space, from the kitchen to the laundry room and everything in between. Once the major decisions have been made, we will finalize the contract specifications and pricing for your custom home.

Phase 3 – Home Building

The Dusendang team will begin preparing your building site by excavating the property, pouring the foundation, arranging for utilities, and coordinating the delivery of materials at the appropriate times. Once the foundation is complete, we move forward with framing the home. As the structure takes shape, the exterior shell is completed, followed by the installation of siding and roofing.

At this stage, we begin focusing on the custom interior details that will make your home unique. We will work with you to determine the look and feel of elements such as your staircase, mantels, mudroom lockers, and other personalized features that bring your home together.

Phase 4 – Completion

Throughout the building process, we will schedule times to meet with you at the home so you can see the progress and make any additional decisions along the way. Before turning the home over to you, the team will schedule a final walkthrough to review everything together.

During this walkthrough, we will create a final punch list of any remaining items that need to be completed. Once those items are addressed and approved by you, we will finalize the paperwork and prepare your new home for move-in.

Phase 1 – Initial Meeting

The Dave Dusendang team will sit down with you to create a wish list for your home plans. This is the perfect time to bring all the photos, inspiration, and ideas you’ve been collecting so we can begin crafting the unique and personalized home you’ve been dreaming about. If you don’t already have property, we’re happy to assist you in locating the ideal building site.

Establishing your budget is an important step in the process. We encourage you to speak with your lender or one of the approved Dusendang lenders to determine your budget so we can design the right home to fit your vision and your needs.

Phase 2 – Design Development

Based on our initial meeting, we will create a preliminary home plan that reflects your ideas and goals for your new home. Once the design is finalized, we will prepare the construction documents, including scaled drawings of floor plans, elevations, and other important details. These documents will then be sent to your lender for final approval.

Our designers will also work closely with you to select the finishes and features for your home. These selections help determine the look and feel of each space, from the kitchen to the laundry room and everything in between. Once the major decisions have been made, we will finalize the contract specifications and pricing for your custom home.

Phase 3 – Home Building

The Dusendang team will begin preparing your building site by excavating the property, pouring the foundation, arranging for utilities, and coordinating the delivery of materials at the appropriate times. Once the foundation is complete, we move forward with framing the home. As the structure takes shape, the exterior shell is completed, followed by the installation of siding and roofing.

At this stage, we begin focusing on the custom interior details that will make your home unique. We will work with you to determine the look and feel of elements such as your staircase, mantels, mudroom lockers, and other personalized features that bring your home together.

Phase 4 – Complete

Throughout the building process, we will schedule times to meet with you at the home so you can see the progress and make any additional decisions along the way. Before turning the home over to you, Dave will schedule a final walkthrough to review everything together.

During this walkthrough, we will create a final punch list of any remaining items that need to be completed. Once those items are addressed and approved by you, we will finalize the paperwork and prepare your new home for move-in.

Our Process

Phase 1 – Initial Meeting

The Dave Dusendang staff will sit down with you to design a wish list for your home plans. This is the perfect time to bring us all those pictures and ideas you have been collecting so that we can craft the unique and personalized home you have been dreaming of. If you don’t have property, we will assist you in locating your ideal building site.

It’s important to establish a budget. We encourage you to visit with your lender or one of the approved Dusendang lenders to determine your budget so that we can create the right home for you.

Phase 2 – Creating the Plans

We will create a preliminary home plan for you based on our discussions. Once these have been finalized we then move on to prepare the construction documents (i.e. scaled drawings of floor plans, elevations etc.) We will send these documents to the lender for final approval.

Now we will help you choose your selections and create what each of your rooms will look like from the kitchen to the laundry room. Bring all your ideas to the table and we will create your custom home. Once the major decisions have been made we will be able to finalize the contract specifications and price.

Phase 3 – Home Building

The Dusendang team will get busy excavating the site, getting your utilities set up and arranging for all the supplies to be delivered at the appropriate time.

Once the foundation is set your home will start to take shape as we frame it. Then we get to work on the exterior of the home. Once the shell is finished, the siding and roofing will be installed. While all this is going on, the electricians, and plumbers will be on hand running pipes and wires. This is when the heating and air-conditioning systems will be “roughed-in”.

Now that your home is “roughed in”, we’ll get to work on the interior. The insulation and drywall is installed and primed. The carpenters get to work on the cabinetry and finish trim.

Phase 4 – Inspections

Through-out the process we will schedule times to meet you at the home to make some additional decisions and see the progress on your home. Prior to giving you full possession of the home we will ask you to walk through the home and discuss any additional items to be completed to create the final “punch list”. We will turn the home over to you once the final punch list is complete and approved by you.

Phase 1 – Initial Meeting

The Dave Dusendang staff will sit down with you to design a wish list for your home plans. This is the perfect time to bring us all those pictures and ideas you have been collecting so that we can craft the unique and personalized home you have been dreaming of. If you don’t have property, we will assist you in locating your ideal building site.

It’s important to establish a budget. We encourage you to visit with your lender or one of the approved Dusendang lenders to determine your budget so that we can create the right home for you.

Phase 2 – Creating the Plans

We will create a preliminary home plan for you based on our discussions. Once these have been finalized we then move on to prepare the construction documents (i.e. scaled drawings of floor plans, elevations etc.) We will send these documents to the lender for final approval.

Now we will help you choose your selections and create what each of your rooms will look like from the kitchen to the laundry room. Bring all your ideas to the table and we will create your custom home. Once the major decisions have been made we will be able to finalize the contract specifications and price.

Phase 3 – Home Building

The Dusendang team will get busy excavating the site, getting your utilities set up and arranging for all the supplies to be delivered at the appropriate time.

Once the foundation is set your home will start to take shape as we frame it. Then we get to work on the exterior of the home. Once the shell is finished, the siding and roofing will be installed. While all this is going on, the electricians, and plumbers will be on hand running pipes and wires. This is when the heating and air-conditioning systems will be “roughed-in”.

Now that your home is “roughed in”, we’ll get to work on the interior. The insulation and drywall is installed and primed. The carpenters get to work on the cabinetry and finish trim.

Phase 4 – Inspections

Through-out the process we will schedule times to meet you at the home to make some additional decisions and see the progress on your home. Prior to giving you full possession of the home we will ask you to walk through the home and discuss any additional items to be completed to create the final “punch list”. We will turn the home over to you once the final punch list is complete and approved by you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to build our home?

From the time we break ground it will take approximately 6-7 months (weather dependent) before you can move into your home.

Can I do some of the work myself?

Building a home is like a puzzle. Certain pieces must be put together before the next piece can be placed. In order to get you moved in to your home in the timeline agreed upon, all the pieces must be placed in order and on time. Dave Dusendang Custom Homes will work with home owners to complete some of the projects provided that they can be done correctly and on time.

Can we make changes to the original home plan during the building process?

Absolutely, we want your home to be custom designed to fit your exact taste and lifestyle.

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