Our Process

A modern kitchen featuring granite countertops and sleek white cabinets, creating a bright and elegant cooking space.

STEP 1
LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

  • Discuss your new custom home and your expectations:
    – Vision
    – Time Frame
    – Budget Range
  • Review the Vaugh Custom Homes’ custom home building process
  • Evaluate your building site and discuss your home’s orientation
  • Check our references by speaking with our past/or current Clients
  • Visit with a Construction Lender to discuss finance options

STEP 2
SEE OUR WORK AND HIGH-LOW ESTIMATE

  • View our work by visiting finished homes as well as homes under construction
  • Discuss the features and finishes of your new home
  • Prepare a high-low cost estimate
  • Owner to complete the House Plan Design Questionnaire (if applicable)
A modern kitchen featuring a sink, an island, and a cozy dining area with chairs and a table.

A spacious walk-in closet featuring white cabinets and drawers for organized storage.

STEP 3
PRELIMINARY PLAN CREATION AND CONSULTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT

  • Sign our Preliminary Plan Creation and Consultation Services Agreement and Deposit $12,000 in order to prepare:
    1 – Preliminary House Plans (floor plan, front elevation, electrical plan and site plan)
    2 – Specifications Book
    3 – Building Site Review
    4 – Budget Estimate
    5 – Allowance Schedule
    6 – Tree and Topgraphical Survey
    7 – Virtual Projection Floor Plan Walk Through
  • Begin working on your behalf and alongside the Architectural Designer during the preliminary house plan creation process

STEP 4
PRELIMINARY HOME PLANS

  • Architectural Designer intake meeting held
  • Interior design preview meeting with Interior Designer
  • Completed Preliminary Floor Plans which include: floor plan, front elevation, electrical plan and site plan
  • Initial budget estimate complete
A dining room featuring a rustic sliding barn door, enhancing the space's charm and functionality.

STEP 5
BUDGET ESTIMATE PRESENTATION AND CONTRACT SIGNED

  • Construction Document Package to include:
    – Preliminary House Plan
    – Specifications Book and Allowance Schedule
    – Contract with budget estimate
    – 10% Builder Deposit paid
    – Green Light to finalize House Plan
  • Begin Interior and Exterior Selections with Interior Designer

STEP 6
HOUSE PLANS COMPLETE

  • Final House Plans complete
  • Finalize Interior and Exterior Selections with Interior Designer
  • Construction Specifications and Allowances updated
  • Final estimates complete
A spacious porch featuring a couch and a large window, inviting relaxation and natural light.
A modern kitchen featuring white cabinets and elegant granite countertops.

STEP 7
UPDATED PRICE PRESENTATION AND ADDENDUM SIGNED

  • Review updated Final House Plans, Construction Specifications and Allowances
  • Final Contract Price Addendum signed
  • House Plans, Specification and Construction Contract submitted to Lender (if applicable)
  • Plans submitted to the Home Owner’s Association/Architectural Control Committee for approval (if applicable)
  • Close on Interim Construction Loan (if applicable)

STEP 8
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING AND GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION

  • Pre-construction meeting held to review plans, specifications and construction details
  • Commence construction: Slab poured
  • During construction Quality Assurance Walk throughs as well as weekly update phone calls
  • 3rd Party and internal quality control inspections
  • New home orientation meeting with homeowners – Move in!
A home office featuring a desk, chair, and a fan, creating a comfortable workspace environment.

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