Process
Exploration Phase
Step 1 Initial Meeting and Building Site Review
- Review your building site and discuss your home’s orientation.
- Explore the D&Z Construction Services’ Journey and custom home building process.
- Check our references by speaking with one or our past or current clients.
- Visit with the Lender to discuss finance options.
Step 2 High-Low Estimate
- D&Z Construction Services will prepare a high-low cost estimate.
- Owner to complete the House Plan Design Questionnaire (if applicable).
Plan, Design, & Selections Phase
Step 3 Plan Creation and Professional Services Agreement Signed
- Deposit $5,000 or $10,000 (depending on the status of house plans).
- Begin working on your behalf and alongside the Architect/Designer during the preliminary house plan development process.
Step 4 Preliminary Home Plans
- Architect/House Plan Designer intake meetings held.
- Interior design preview meeting with Interior Designer.
- Completed Preliminary Floor Plans which include: floor plan, front elevation, electrical plan and site plan.
- Initial cost estimates complete.
Pre-Construction Phase
Step 5 Contract Presented and Signed
- Preliminary House Plans, Structural Engineering, Constructions.
- Specifications and Allowances (building site engineering if applicable).
- 10% Builder Deposit paid.
- Final house plan creation process now underway.
- Begin interior and exterior selections with Interior Designer.
Step 6 House Plans Complete
- Final House Plans completed.
- Finalize interior and exterior selections with Interior Designer.
- Construction Specifications and Allowances updated.
- Final cost estimates complete.
Construction & Completion Phase
Step 7 Updated Price Presented and Signed
- Final House Plans, Constructions Specifications and Allowances.
- Final Contract Price Addendum signed.
- House Plans and Construction Contract submitted to Lender (if applicable).
- Plans submitted to ACC/HOA for approval (if applicable).
- Close on Interim Construction Loan (if applicable).
Step 8 Building your Dream Home
- Pre-construction meeting held with the Homeowner, Project Manager and Sales Professional to review plans and specifications.
- Commence construction: Slab poured.
- During construction quality assurance walk throughs with Project Manager.
- 3rd Party and internal quality control inspections.
- New home orientation meeting with homeowners – Move in!..