Planning & Design
Plan & Design Your Custom Home Or Business
Building your dream home should be an exciting journey, not a stressful one. Briar Homes, one of the top Florida custom builders, offers a transparent, step-by-step approach to bring your unique vision to life with precision and care. Discover how simple and rewarding your custom home builds project can be. Start your consultation today!
Your Florida General Contracting Partner
Our team of experienced residential contractors and commercial builders guides you through each step of the process, incorporating your ideas and preferences into a cohesive plan. We understand that effective planning is essential for a successful project, and we're here to ensure a smooth journey from start to finish.
Step 1: Free Consultation: Setting Your Vision and Budget
This crucial first meeting is where your future home begins. We sit down to discuss your specific needs, architectural preferences, and must-have amenities. Briar Homes also performs a preliminary property review and establishes a realistic budget, ensuring our design process aligns perfectly with your financial goals from day one. Schedule your free consultation now to begin planning your custom house.
Step 2: Collaborative Custom Home Design Phase
The design phase is a close partnership where we transform your ideas into tangible custom house plans. Our team works iteratively with you, utilizing modern design software to sketch and refine layouts until they capture the essence of your vision. We ensure every detail, from the structural elements to aesthetic choices, meets your highest expectations before moving forward.
Step 3: Contractual Transparency and Schedule Planning
Once the custom house plans and specifications are finalized, we produce a detailed, realistic contract. This document includes a comprehensive budget with realistic allowances and absolutely no hidden surprises. Simultaneously, we provide a construction schedule that is regularly updated, offering you complete peace of mind and clarity throughout the entire build process.
Preferred Lender & Financing Options
We understand that securing funding is a vital part of your project. Briar Homes can connect you with our preferred lender, Seacoast Bank, which specializes in construction financing and offers competitive, straightforward options designed specifically for custom builds. Of course, we are equally happy to work seamlessly with a lender of your choice to secure the best arrangement for your needs.
Step 4: Securing Your Project Permitting Stage
Navigating local regulations and securing necessary permits can be complex, but we handle it all for you. Our team manages the entire submission process, liaising with municipal authorities to ensure compliance and timely approval. This proactive approach minimizes delays, allowing your project to transition smoothly from the design table to the construction site without unnecessary setbacks.
Step 5: Breaking Ground and Going Vertical
This is where your custom home design comes alive. Briar Homes breaks ground and begins construction, strictly adhering to our core beliefs of quality and integrity. You will receive routine updates, have key job site walk-throughs, and work closely with our decorator throughout the entire 'going vertical' process, ensuring your vision is perfectly realized. Build your dream home today.
Step 6 & 7: Final Walkthrough, Punch List, and Key Turnover
As construction nears completion, we conduct a final, thorough walk-through with you to create a comprehensive punch list of any minor adjustments. Once all items are checked, and you are fully satisfied with every detail, Briar Homes will proudly turn over the keys to your magnificent new custom home. Welcome to your stress-free start.
Ready to get started?
From the initial consultation to the final key turnover, Briar Homes is committed to being the Florida custom builders you can trust. Our process is designed for clarity, collaboration, and superior results, ensuring a flawless home-building experience. Ready to partner with a builder dedicated to excellence? Contact us now.