IT STARTS WITH A VISION

Our Process

Choosing Stockell Homes means partnering with a family-owned company backed by nearly 40 years of experience. Over the decades, we have perfected a unique, streamlined process that keeps your journey exciting, transparent, and stress-free from beginning to end.

At Stockell Custom Homes, we are dedicated to making the experience of building your dream home as engaging, simple, and hassle-free as possible.

01

Assembling Your Team

A smooth and successful building experience begins with the right team. This team includes you, the homeowner, alongside a skilled builder, architect, and interior designer who bring expertise and vision to your project.

It’s essential that your team is certified, experienced, and trustworthy, with strong communication skills to ensure a seamless process. At Stockell Custom Homes, our design-build approach simplifies the journey by eliminating the need to hire separate architects and contractors. Instead, you work with a unified, dedicated team that brings your vision to life. This streamlined process fosters clear communication, precise planning, and expert execution – all under one roof.

02

Outlining Your Budget

At Stockell, we guide you through the key elements that influence your budget, from selecting the right materials and finishes to incorporating architectural features and energy-efficient enhancements.

To ensure a successful project, everyone on your team should be well-informed about your budget. It is their professional responsibility to plan, design, and construct the best possible home within those financial parameters

03

Discovery

Discovery is the foundation of great design. During this phase, you’ll share your vision with our design professionals, providing inspiration through pictures of homes, floor plans, and features that resonate with you.

Online resources like Houzz and Pinterest are excellent tools for gathering ideas—be sure to save the images that capture your style. Based on your selections, our architect will craft an initial custom design. After a collaborative process with the design team, your vision takes shape on paper—an original masterpiece, uniquely yours.

04

Planning & Preconstruction

While your design is being developed, you and your project team will coordinate several planning and pre-construction tasks to ensure a seamless building process. These include:

  • Lot search (if needed)
  • Site visit with the architect and civil engineer
  • Survey and topography drawings
  • Site plan and grading plan
  • Energy Star & DOE Efficient New Home certifications
  • Exterior finish selections – roofing, siding, windows, doors, masonry, decks, posts, etc.
  • Interior finish selections – flooring, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, millwork, etc.
  • Cost estimates and bids
  • Finalization of specifications, selections, pricing, and contract

05

Constructing Your Dream Home

Now, sit back and watch your dream home come to life. During the construction phase, the Stockell Team will manage scheduling, trades, and suppliers to ensure your project is completed on time and within budget, handling every aspect of the process including:

  • Developing and regularly updating a construction schedule and task list.
  • Notifying you and the project team of any challenges due to weather, material delays, excavation issues, etc.
  • Completing all phases of construction, ensuring proper installation and that the project is built to plan.
  • Providing you with an exceptional custom home using the best building practices and superior craftsmanship.

06

It's Time to Move In!

Congratulations on becoming a proud homeowner! What started as a rough sketch is now a home filled with memories. Your journey with Stockell Custom Homes doesn’t end here—you’re now part of our family.

We’ll continue to provide excellent customer service, checking in, offering assistance with adjustments, explaining how things work, and simply staying in touch.

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