Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Much of our work includes building on lots our customers already own. We can assist with site considerations, design, and early-stage construction including utilities before we build a finished home.

  • Absolutely, we love helping customers select their perfect piece of land. We can provide early guidance, let you know about lots we own that could be a good fit, and more! Get in contact and find out exactly what we can do for you!

General Information

  • We provide everything from pre-construction planning services, home construction services, and we provide warranty service after your home is complete.

  • You bring us a sketch or an idea, we can make it a reality.

  • Absolutely. You can use any architect or designer that you pick. Additionally, we would love to recommend our referrals, including introducing you to design professionals we love working with. If you’re looking to save costs, also consider using our in-house home designs and incredible interior packages! All options of which are customizable.

  • We can provide you with the comfort and ease of selection and vetting of all professionals, including landscapers!

  • Nope, we will obtain a permit on your behalf.

  • We design and we build! We love providing feedback on your plan and working with you to meet your budget and schedule. We also provide fully-designed home plans so you can get started quickly!

  • Absolutely. Ask us! We know lots.

  • Send us a message and let’s talk! Designing your own home can be a rewarding process, we can help you decide what’s best.

  • Very carefully. Home building is a uniquely challenging industry. We are able to price our builds in real time and contract subcontractors and vendors at the ideal time to make sure we keep your budget in mind. We use historical costs, cost forecasts, and more to estimate the cost of building your home, and we work with you through the whole process to make sure you are comfortable with the direction we’re going and able to adjust the budget accordingly.

  • It depends! If your lot is ready and you select a ready-to-build plan, it will cut down building start times dramatically.

First Questions

  • Interview your builder. Get tips from a builder on how to interview potential architects or designers. Find and research a lender who is a good fit for your project. We can provide referrals for all of these, please send us a message!

  • The first costs are what we call Pre-Construction expenses, and may include architecture, engineering, landscape planning, and permits. Alternatively, you can select a ready-to-build plan to avoid some or all of these initial costs.

  • We would love to work with you to find the perfect resources in construction lending! Call us or send us a message for more info!

  • Absolutely, we just take a little more care when stepping over the ice!

  • Absolutely. Every month is a different challenge, and we’re excited to make your dreams a reality!

  • We can help with selecting a lot during their land selection process, send us a message for more info!

  • Yes!

  • A lot of people will come and go during the process, but the main people will be a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Purchaser, Designer, Admin, Permit Tech, and Accountant.

  • Yes! You’ll get to meet them at the project kickoff and throughout the process as your home is being built.

  • Both! We do what we’re experts in, and we’ll find the best fit of subcontractors and vendors for your project.

  • Absolutely. Once you’ve picked a ready-to-build plan, we can work with you to make sure it’s the perfect design for you.

What You Should Know

  • Home building generally takes anywhere from 7 and 14 months to build, depending on factors like size, design and complexity of your home and building site.

  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms, building site conditions and location, architectural details, and total square footage.

  • The relationships between a builder, architect, and homeowner should be considered one at a time. Choosing an architect early in the process will enable you and the builder to begin collaborating immediately on the architect’s designs. Choosing a builder early can help the architect with site considerations, material selection, and budget guidance. Are you looking for an architect? Send us a message and we can get you in contact with your perfect designer!

  • Committing to a project as large as this requires careful thought and consideration. The right fit of people and schedule is incredibly important.Before committing to a project we carefully vet all our subcontractors, vendors, and resources so we can provide a realistic start date and completion timeline.

  • Financing options will vary from project to project. We recommend partnering with a trusted lender, like your local bank or credit union, with a clear custom home process. Generally, a 20% down payment will be required.

  • We mainly serve Kittitas County but can build anywhere in Washington!

    1. Who will be my contact through the building process?

    2. Who on your team is working on my project?

    3. How will I be kept up to date on the project?

    4. How much time will you need from me?

    5. What is your team’s experience with custom home projects?

    6. What is your philosophy for building custom homes?

    7. What are your biggest considerations in meeting your customer expectations?

  • We provide some in-house services, and for what we don’t provide in-house we find the best combination of quality, schedule, and price for all subcontractors and vendors for your project. That way you can view us as your representative to get your project completed without having to go to any other team to provide other services. By doing this we can find the best people for your project and, if necessary, replace subcontractors and vendors if any problems arise.