7-Step Custom Home Building Process

We thrive on building you the custom home of your dreams. Our 7-step custom home building process starts by working with your new designer to create your home from the inside out. We prioritize full transparency, communication, and our detailed pre-construction process to keep your project on track and budget.

TIMING: 1 week

During this stage, we will get to know you and share our Redknot process with you. We will go through your preferred location, budget, design, and special features for your new home. You’ll also get to know your new dedicated team. To shorten the project timeline, we can also provide you with some of our semi-custom floor plans.

TIMING: 2-4 weeks

We dislike surprises. So, after your team has drafted your home’s interior floor plans and exterior elevations, we create a precise budgetary estimate to ensure that we can build your home within a budget you are comfortable with. If nothing aligns, we can make changes to the plans before investing time and money on construction drawings.

TIMING: 2-4 weeks

With your collaboration, construction plans, engineering, detailed specifications, and finish levels are created. You will also have access to your new online project management system to communicate with your project team, make selections on finishes, and approve tasks. We’ll also define a list of options to use your budget most effectively.

TIMING: 2-4 weeks

At this stage, we review a 100+ page document of detailed specifications and sample selections for your new home. We don’t just set budgets; we show you every specification and finish, so there are absolutely no financial surprises! The goal? Your signature approval on the dotted line!

TIMING: 4-8 weeks

This is where most of the heavy lifting is done! While we continue working through permitting, financing, and confirming your final selections, your construction team will review with you a detailed presentation of your new home on a room-by-room basis. This critical step ensures your new home is coming together in the way you envisioned it.

TIMING: 7-12 months

Now the fun begins! You’ll be able to track the progress of your home via your new online portal, which will provide you with daily updates and images from your construction manager. There are also weekly phone calls and periodic site visits. Finally, once the majority of the construction is complete, we’ll do a walk-through of your new home to check for imperfections.

After construction is complete and your home is white-glove certified, we do a detailed review of your entire home’s features, maintenance items, and warranties. We will then hand over the necessary paperwork and keys to your new home! After you move into your new home, we are always available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.

LEED-Certified Homes Are Eligible for Tax Abatements

Part of our 7-step custom home building process takes our love of crafting beautiful homes and combines it with environmental initiatives to deliver the best home possible for you and your family. We specialize in building LEED-certified homes that contribute many benefits to the homeowner, community, and ecosystem.

LEED-certified homes are energy-efficient, save owners thousands in utility costs, and receive a significant tax reduction in Cincinnati. Homeowners can save thousands of dollars in property tax each year by building a LEED home in the city. 

Find out how much you can save by viewing our Tax Abatement Calculator.

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What is LEED?

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a certification process set up by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to certify “green” homes. LEED homes are healthy, providing clean indoor air and incorporating safe building materials to ensure a comfortable home. And as a bonus, LEED-certified homes receive a significant tax reduction in Cincinnati.

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Unparalleled Quality and Service

No Surprises Guarantee

Our team works hard to make your home building process seamless, with thorough budgeting and pre-construction planning. The result is the home of your dreams with no financial surprises along the way.

Green Savings with LEED

We believe in building a quality home and this is why we incorporate LEED for Homes specifications in every home we build, for long-term environmental benefits, and long-term savings for you.

White-Glove Service

We take pride in delivering you an immaculate home. That is why we devote more time to the back end of your project, giving us more chances to present a pristine home with no pending punchout items.

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