Fee Builds

Build your heirloom

We take on a limited number of private client homes each year — built with the same care and control as our own developments.

Services

How we can help

Bring us a lot, a set of plans, or simply an idea. We’ll meet you where your project is.

Custom homes

Ground-up homes on your lot, built to your plans or ours.

Design-build

One team from concept to keys — we coordinate the architect, engineers and interiors.

Pre-construction

Budgeting, value engineering and feasibility before you commit to a design.

Construction management

Scheduling, trades, inspections and quality control, with weekly updates.

Major renovations

Whole-home remodels and additions for homes worth investing in.

Warranty & care

A written warranty and a walkthrough at one year — we stand behind every home.

Our process

The critical path to your front door

Scroll to walk the path
Site walk · goals · budget range Architecture & engineering Live budget & value engineering Permits & approvals Selections & final pricing Fixed-scope sign-off Weekly photos · monthly cost reports Foundation Framing Systems Finishes 01ConsultWeeks 1–2 02DesignMonths 1–3 03Pre-buildMonths 3–4 04BuildMonths 4–14 05HandoverMove-in +
01

Consultation

Weeks 1–2

We walk your lot together, talk through how you want to live, and set an honest budget range — and we’ll tell you plainly if we’re not the right fit.

We handle

Site review, zoning check, early cost range

You decide

Goals, must-haves, timing

Milestone

Written project brief & budget range

02

Design & Budget

Months 1–3

Design and cost move side by side. As plans develop with your architect or ours, we price them in real time — so the home you fall in love with is one you can build.

We handle

Architect & engineer coordination, live pricing

You decide

Layout, style, priorities

Milestone

Approved design within budget

03

Pre-construction

Months 3–4

Permits run in parallel with your selections and final bids. Everything converges on one moment: you sign off on a fixed scope and schedule before we break ground.

We handle

Permits, trade bids, detailed schedule

You decide

Finishes, fixtures, final scope

Milestone

Signed scope · permit issued

04

Build

Months 4–14

Foundation, framing, systems, finishes — our team manages every trade and inspection on the critical path, with weekly photo updates and monthly cost reports.

We handle

Trades, inspections, quality, schedule

You decide

Site walks at key stages

Milestone

Certificate of occupancy

05

Handover & Warranty

Move-in and beyond

A detailed walkthrough, a home manual for every system and finish, and a written warranty — plus a check-in at one year. Our work doesn’t end at the keys.

We handle

Punch list, manuals, warranty service

You decide

Move-in day

Milestone

Keys in hand · one-year check-in

Home under construction

How pricing works

Open-book, cost-plus

You pay the true cost of the work plus a fixed, agreed fee for our management. Every invoice is shared.

  • Transparent budget with line-item costs
  • Fixed builder fee agreed upfront
  • Change orders priced before work begins
  • Monthly reconciliation of budget vs. actual

Questions

Frequently asked

Where do you build?
Throughout the Phoenician Valley, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia and the surrounding communities.
How many fee builds do you take on?
A limited number each year, so every client receives our direct attention alongside our own developments.
Do I need my own architect?
No. You’re welcome to bring one, or we can introduce you to architects we trust and manage the design process for you.
Do you require a minimum budget?
We’ll discuss budget openly at our first meeting to make sure your project and our process are a good match.
How long does a custom home take?
Typically 12–18 months from first conversation to move-in, depending on size, design and permitting.

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Tell us about your lot, your plans, or your idea.

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