 | Custom Homes Steps for Custom Homes Building a new home is an exciting event! The staff at LaBlonde Development Corporation (LBDC) follows a four phase design/build process. Phase #1 An initial meeting is scheduled with Tom LaBlonde, Jr. to discuss general ideas for floor plan, desired finishes, and proposed budget. This meeting may also include a visit to your new home site and/or a review of existing plans - yours or LBDC's. Phase #2 A second meeting is then scheduled with Tom to review a draft plan and an estimated cost for your home. If you like the proposal and wish to proceed to construction plans, you will sign a design agreement which covers home design, engineering, building plans, Homeowners' Association Design Review submittal fees (if applicable), scale model of home (if applicable), native plant inventory, and city plan review fee. A deposit payment of approximately $30,000, based upon estimated costs for this design portion, is required with the signed design agreement. Changes to floor plans in excess of one additional 2 hour meeting will be billed on a $200 per hour basis; for either Tom's or the draftman's time. Payment for additional time will be made prior to review of requested changes. Phase #3 After the design agreement has been signed and deposit paid, together we will begin the colorization phase which includes exterior and interior finish selections (cabinets, tile, granite, plumbing fixtures, appliances, etc.) Once building plans are completed and submitted to the City of Scottsdale, we will bid out every aspect of the home to verify the cost of construction estimation made during Phase #1 and #2. You will sign a construction agreement and make an additional deposit of approximately $30,000. Upon receipt of the building permit, LBDC will begin construction. The City of Scottsdale historically takes approximately 60-90 days to complete their plan review. Prior to commencement of construction, LBDC will provide you with a complete specification book including copies of pictures of all appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, plumbing fixtures, bathtub and shower surround designs, etc. This book will become a part of the construction agreement documents. Phase #4 During construction of your new home, there will be several important meetings. - A pre-construction meeting will be held after the plans have been approved by the City of Scottsdale. This meeting can encompass 3-15 hours depending upon your ability to make timely responses to any questions and to make final decisions.
- Prior to completion of framing, an on-site meeting will be held to discuss location of electrical, phone, telephone & stereo outlets, actual cabinet layout and design, and any specialty framing needs (niches, shelves, etc.)
- After tile and counter tops are installed, another on-site meeting will be held to discuss placement of bath accessories, interior paint color final approval, and final construction details.
- Two weeks prior to completion a 3-4 hour meeting will be held encompassing a final walk-through and new home orientation.
Construction-related changes will be permitted and will be documented with a written change order. Immediate payment for total amount of the changes is expected prior to LBDC making the change. It is the expressed desire of LBDC to continue the excitement of building a new home throughout all phases of construction and to foster an environment of teamwork, trust, and open communications. We look forward to working with you! ROC# 80218 Michele LaBlonde
Phone : (480) 585-0503
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Website : www.lablonde.com
10025 E. Dynamite Blvd, Suite 101
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 |
