How long does it take to build a custom home in Southern Utah?

The short answer: from the first meeting to move in, most of our clients should plan on a year and a half to two years.

That number surprises some people. Construction is only part of it. The planning that comes before the first concrete pour takes real time too, and it is the part that makes the home yours.

Where the time goes

Before construction: three to six months. This is planning, design and, if you need one, finding a lot. It can run up to a year if you are still deciding what you want.

Construction: six months to over a year. The range depends on the type and size of the home.

Put together, that is where the year and a half to two years comes from.

The finished result.

The six steps

Here is the path a home follows with us.

1. Initial consultation. We start by understanding your vision, your needs and your budget.
2. Finding the lot. We help you find a lot that fits how you live, or we look at the one you already own.
3. Design. We work with architects and designers on a plan built around your list of must haves. Every decision comes down to your approval.
4. Interior design and furnishing. Our interior design partners make sure the inside reflects your style.
5. Construction. Our team keeps you informed and involved at every stage.
6. Final walkthrough and move in. We walk the home with you to make sure everything is right.

You can read more about each step on our custom homes page.

What makes the planning stage shorter or longer

Two things matter most.

Your lot. If you already own a lot, or have one under contract, design can start around it right away. If you are still looking, that search is part of the timeline. We can help with it.

How much you have decided. Clients who know the size of home they want, one story or two, and which rooms they need tend to move through design faster. It helps to think about those before the first meeting. Our FAQ has a short list of starting points.

How you keep track of it all

A long project is easier when you always know where it stands. We keep in close contact through each step using our online management tool. You can approve design features and see construction updates there, even when you are away from Southern Utah.

We also run through several inspections as we build, including third party inspections of systems such as HVAC, roofing, electrical and plumbing.

Move in day comes at the end of a long list of careful steps.

One thing we will not do

We do not trade quality for schedule. We carefully build every detail and feature you chose, and that takes the time it takes.

If you are thinking about a move in date two years from now, the right time to start the conversation is now.