Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.

The custom home building process has three phases:

First the design phase, second the construction phase, and thirdly the follow-up phase.

Design & Development Phase

• Establish a project budget
• Establish a project timeline
• Identify and secure a suitable building site
• Identify and contact construction financing partners for pre-approval
• Select and modify floor plans and elevations
• Create detailed budget of all specifications and materials
• Establish contract agreement
• Establish a full site and plot plan
• Work with Interior Designer on Exterior and Interior concepts
• Submit plans and specs to bank for appraisal
• Close on Construction financing

Construction Phase

• Bi-Weekly progress meetings
• Coordination with Interior Designer and other team members
• On-site walk-throughs and approvals
• Client decisions and selections per schedule
• Monthly statements and accounting
• Final Walk-through
• Move-in Day

Follow-up Phase

• Warranty and beyond
• 30-Day Follow-up
• 90-Day Follow-up

For your convenience, we have a Pre Build Questionnaire to help you make some preliminary decisions.

Pre Build Questionaire

General

• Do you want an open floor plan or a traditionally divided floor plan?
• Do you have children, or do you anticipate having any? How many?
• Will you have frequent overnight guests? Grown children? College students? Grandparents?
• How often do you entertain? What is the size of a typical gathering at your home?
• Are there certain rooms that will be primarily used for entertaining?

Exterior

• Do you have any preference for a particular style, i.e. Tudor, French country, contemporary, etc.?
• Do you prefer a one-, two-, or three-story house?
• Do you desire any particular architectural features, such as bay windows, gables, or French doors?
• Which exterior siding do you prefer? Brick, stone, stucco?
• Which window style do you prefer? Do you require super energy-efficient models or tinted glass?

Site

• Do you already own a lot on which to build?
• Are there any views you wish to capture?
• Are there any views to be avoided?
• Do you want morning light in any rooms or outdoor areas?
• Do you want sunset views from any particular rooms or outdoor areas?

Outdoor Living

• Would you like access from a particular room(s) to specific outdoor areas?
• Do you want a patio? A deck?
• Do you want a built-in grill?
• Do you want any garden structures or features, such as a fountain or lily pond?
• Do you want a pool? A hot tub? Sauna?

Living Room

• Describe the room you envision.
• How do you want to use this room?
• Should it have a view?
• How many people do you wish to seat comfortably? Do you want a fireplace?
• Do you need storage or display space? What kind?

Family Room

• How do you want to use this room?
• How many people do you wish to seat comfortably?
• Should it have a view?
• Do you want a fireplace? Will you locate the sound system here?

Kitchen

• Do you cook frequently? Does more than one person usually cook at the same time?
• Is low maintenance important?
• Do you want an eat-in kitchen? Dining at a table, counter, or both?
• Will you entertain in the kitchen?
• Do you prefer a particular style of cabinets?
• Will you watch TV here? Play games? Read?
• Do you want one or two sinks?
• Do you have a material in mind for the counters? For the floor?

Dining Area

• How do you want to use this room?
• Do you entertain formally or informally?
• How frequently will you use this room?
• How many people do you wish to seat?
• Could it be used for an additional purpose?

Home Office/Study

• Is this a room you desire? Need? Should it be a separate room?
• What equipment do you anticipate here?
• Could this double as a guest room?

Master Bedroom

• Do you prefer the master suite to be located on the first or second floor?
• Do you want a sitting area or adjoining sitting room?
• Do you want a fireplace?
• Is the view important to you?
• Will you read here? Watch TV?
• Do you want any built-in furnishings?
• Do you want access to the outdoors?
• Do you want a separate dressing room? If so, for use by one or two people?
• Do you want walk-in closets? If so, for use by one or two people?

Master Bathroom

• Is the view important to you?
• Is the amount of natural light important to you?
• Do you prefer a pedestal or vanity-style sink? Do you want two sinks?
• What are your storage needs? For cosmetics and hair appliances? For towels?
• Do you want a shower for two? A steam unit? An oversized whirlpool tub?
• Do you want a private toilet area? Do you want a bidet?

Additional Bed/Bathrooms

• How many of each will you need?
• Can a guestroom serve a dual purpose?
• What kind of shower/tub combination do you prefer in each?
• What kind of sinks and storage?

Linen Closet

• How much space will you require for bedding? Towels? Out-of-season blankets?
• Will you store anything else here?

Attic/Basement

• Will you need rooms in these areas other than for mechanical storage? For a playroom? Workshop? Darkroom? Crafts room?
• Would you prefer an attached or unattached garage?
• How many cars do you drive regularly?
• What are your parking needs in addition to garage spaces?
• Will you store lawn equipment here? Garden tools?
• Will you store strollers and bikes, canoes, skis, or other athletic equipment here?

Click here for a printable version of this Pre Build Questionnaire.