Deciding to build a home is exciting, and it can also feel like a big unknown. Where do you begin? Who do you call first? What has to happen before the first shovel hits the ground? If you are exploring custom built homes, Define your needs, preferred layout, essential rooms, and future plans. Notes, photos, and a list of must-haves will help guide your custom home design.
What Makes Custom Built Homes Different
Custom built homes let you personalize layouts, finishes, and features using Adair Homes’ 50+ plans or a custom design. Before building, assess your lot’s size, slope, drainage, utilities, driveway access, and zoning. Adair manages site preparation and development.
Talk With a Lender Early
Discuss construction financing early with Basis Home Loans to establish your budget. Before signing, review Adair’s full project estimate, including construction, permits, site preparation, utilities, and driveway costs.
Meet With a Builder
Once you have a rough vision, a sense of your property, and an idea of your financing, it is time to meet with a builder. A good first meeting is a conversation, not a sales pitch. You should leave understanding the process and knowing what comes next.
Bring what you have, including:
- Notes or photos of homes and details you like
- Information about your lot, if you own one
- Your ideal timeline for moving in
- Your questions about design, permits, and costs
The right builder for custom built homes should manage the entire project, not just a piece of it. At Adair, the team manages and builds. We oversee site preparation, permitting, trade coordination, and construction from start to finish. A network of trusted trade partners completes specialized work while Adair oversees the build, so you have one team accountable for the result.
The Steps From First Call to Move In
Adair manages the custom home process from site assessment and design to permits and construction. After the foundation is poured, builds typically take 8–10 months in Arizona and Washington and 6–8 months in Idaho and Oregon, depending on conditions.
Mistakes to Avoid When You Start
Avoid costly mistakes by reviewing your lot, planning financing, budgeting for site work, and finalizing designs early. Before choosing a builder, ask about permits, customization, total costs, timelines, communication, and post-move-in support.
Take the First Step Toward Your Home
Starting the process is simpler than it looks. Picture the home you want, learn what you can about your property, talk with a lender, and sit down with a builder who manages the whole project. Everything else follows from those first conversations.
Adair Homes has been building since 1969 and builds custom homes across Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. If you are ready to explore custom built homes, schedule a consultation. Our team will talk through your goals, your property, and what the process will look like for you, so you can move forward with confidence.
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