New home construction should be predictable
Building a new home should be predictable both in timing and in cost. Our process and construction techniques make this possible for every project.
Our three phases are separate and distinct enough that you could plan and build with Backyard ADUs or plan with Backyard ADUs and hire your uncle as your General Contractor.
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Plan
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Our Process
01 - Order a Feasibility Study
Before wasting time and money find out what’s possible–
Cost: $600
What is the study?
The study is a detailed review of your property and local zoning rules to tell you what is possible.
You will get:
Unlimited phone/Zoom consultations
1 in-person home visit to gather data and brainstorm ideas
A full report detailing what you can do.
The report covers:
Zoning requirements including setbacks
Water, sewer, and electrical connections
Impact from changes in grade (hills)
Clearing needs
Site access
Driveway installation
02 - Plan, Customize, and Lock-in Pricing
Now that you know your project is feasible, it’s time to start the real work.
Cost: $5,000 deposit
The Project Plan:
Before accepting your deposit we prepare a custom project plan that:
Explains how your deposit will be used
Provides a timeline
Acts a contract for the planning
Zoning and Permitting
We do a detailed review of the local zoning bylaw to determine what’s possible
Communicate with town officials to verify information
Prepare all permit applications required for the projects
Represent you at any required public hearings
Lot Designs
Optimal build locations based on lighting, views, noise, cost, and other site features
Site plan showing relative location OR fully surveyed depending on conditions
Customize a Design path
Choose a design path based on what will work best on your lot.
Customize the design path to fit your needs and the unique characteristics of your plans.
Fixed Pricing
Guaranteed, fixed-price construction contract
You won’t pay for our estimating errors, we will. Enjoy confidence that the price of your project will not change.
Cost: Exact, fixed price determined previously
03 - Build Your Home!
Finally, we are ready to build. Move-in could be in as little as 3 months.
Typical timeline:
Order Home Components: ~6-7 months
As soon as we have the official clear to build, we will order our home components from our offsite construction partner. Off-site components take anywhere from 6-7 months to be completed.
Site Work Begins: 1-2 weeks
We install the foundation & utility lines.
Set Day: 2 days
The components are delivered on day 1 in the afternoon. On day 2 we set them with a crane and make them watertight.
Finish Work: 4-8 weeks.
After the set, we need to finish siding, paint, flooring, and other customizations such as vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, tile work, or cedar shingle designs.