Our Build Process

At Manuel Builders, we understand the dream of customizing a perfect space tailored just for you. That’s why we offer a seamless homebuilding process for those eager to build a home on your land. Our goal is to make that process as simple and straightforward as possible. Our experienced team is dedicated to guiding you every step of the way, ensuring your journey is both smooth and exciting.

Getting Started

Are you ready to build On Your Land? Are you in the process of acquiring a property? Our comprehensive approach begins with helping you gather essential documents and setting a realistic budget. We provide an easy-to-follow roadmap throughout our Path to Building On Your Own Property PDF, simplifying the entire process!


Prepare for Your New Home

It’s best to be as prepared as possible before starting construction on your home. Our path to building On Your Land starts with creating a budget, choosing your home plan, and gathering important documents.

  1. 1 Prepare for Your Consulation

    Select a floor plan, have some idea of your budget and bring your property documents (plat, cash, sale, etc).

  2. 2 Meet With Your Building Consultant

    Schedule a first consultation to find out what options are included, make floor plan changes, and discuss what features fit you best. We'll create a Purchase Estimate for you based on this information.

  3. 3 Sign Your Purchase Estimate

    Review your line item estimate, make revisions, pay your deposit, and sign to move forward. Contract documents will then be prepared for you.


Preparing Your Site Work and Making Selections

Our Design and Site Coordinators will guide you to prep your site for construction and pick your interior and exterior finishes.

  1. 4 Meet for Site Evaluation

    Meet with one of our Superintendents onsite to confirm your site access, utility placement, driveway layout, etc.

  2. 5 Choose Your Selections

    Use your Look Book to prepare and complete your pre-selections packet. After the packet is completed, you will meet with a Design Coordinator to choose each of your home finishes.

  3. 6 Receive Your Permit Set

    With the information from your Site Evaluation and Selections meetings, our in-house Design Team will complete your first full set of plans, and the permitting process will begin.


Finalize Your Plans, Site, and Financing

The last few steps include closing your construction loan, finalizing your plans, and making sure you have everything you need to start construction.

  1. 7 Order Appraisal

    We will have your lender initiate the appraisal as soon as your plans are completed.

  2. 8 Get a Compaction Test

    If you are building up your home site with a dirt pad, complete and submit compaction test.

  3. 9 Close on Your Loan

    Once the appraisal is completed, close on your construction loan and send us your Closing Disclosure.

  4. 10 Receive Final Set

    After all items have been completed, our Design Team will complete your final set of plans for construction. You will review them one final time before signing off on your plans and selections.


Construction

By now, all necessary documents have been received and your home can be released into the field for construction. Your Superintendent will help you as our team builds your new home.

  1. 11 Attend Your Pre-Slab Walk

    Meet your Superintendent at your property before your slab is poured to discuss what to expect during the building process of your home.

  2. 12 Attend Your Framing Walk

    Walk the home with your Superintendent during the framing phase to discuss next steps and any concerns before walls are closed up.

  3. 13 Attend Your Homeowner Orientation

    Your Superintendent will walk your home with you and orient you on everything that's in your home.

  4. 14 Closing and Warranty Overview

    You will meet our Warranty Team, discuss your warranty portal, and receive the keys to your new home!


Welcome Home!

We’re thrilled to have you join the vibrant family of Manuel Builders homeowners, providing support every step of the way as you build homes On Your Land. Ready to start building On Your Land? Contact us and let Manuel Builders help you make your dream home a reality!

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