Getting started on the build/design process for a new custom home can be an exciting but overwhelming task. Here are some steps to help you get started: Overall, the build/design process for a new custom home involves several steps and can be a complex and time-consuming process. By working with an experienced builder and taking a thorough and organized approach, you can help ensure that your new home meets your needs and preferences while staying within your budget. If you’re ready to … [Read more...] about How do we get started on the build/design process for a new custom home?
Frequently Asked Questions about Building your Dream Home
We take pride in always being available to answer our clients’ questions, no matter how small. We’ve collected some common questions and answers here to help you start learning about the process of building a custom home.
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Where do you construct homes?
We have built homes all over the Kansas City metro area, including both sides of the Kansas and Missouri state line. We have built from the the north side of the KC metro, all the way south into Olathe, Overland Park and all of Johnson County, past Miami County, to out west as far as Topeka, and east into Independence, Blue Springs and Lee's Summit, beyond Jackson and Cass County. We have also built numerous homes on acreages big and small and are highly familiar with site development on large … [Read more...] about Where do you construct homes?
How do you select your subcontractors and vendors?
This is a great question and one you should not overlook when selecting a builder to craft your dream home. What we’ve found over the last 25 years building homes is that there is a difference in the quality of all tradespeople based on their portfolio, background, and experience level. Every tradesperson who steps on a job for Cecil & Ray Homes is one who has been properly vetted, and that vetting can only happen through prior experience with them on our jobs. We do not want to find … [Read more...] about How do you select your subcontractors and vendors?
Who will actually be in the field supervising the construction of my home?
This is a critical component of the overall quality of the project and also the enjoyment the client will experience throughout the build process. The field project manager/superintendent is the first and also the last set of eyes to make sure everything is done correctly on your project. There are so many tradespeople involved in a custom home that someone must be onsite daily to manage and make decisions that will reflect immensely in the overall quality and also the longevity of the … [Read more...] about Who will actually be in the field supervising the construction of my home?
In home building, what is the difference between cost-plus and fixed-price?
In home building, there are two common types of contracts that builders use to price their services: cost-plus and fixed-price. Here's a breakdown of the differences between the two: Overall, the main difference between a cost-plus and a fixed-price contract is the level of transparency and certainty around the final price of the project. Cost-plus contracts provide transparency around the actual cost of materials and labor, but may not offer as much certainty around the final price. … [Read more...] about In home building, what is the difference between cost-plus and fixed-price?
