OUR PROCESS
The benefits of HomeStory Custom Home Builders Austin include the building process. We’ve rethought the entire process of how homes are designed, built and purchased. No sticker shock. No delays. No headaches. From design to manufacturing to installation, HomeStory Custom Home Builders handles it all.
FREE DISCOVERY PROCESS
Our initial consultation phase aims to understand your site conditions, desired home size and design vision. This conversation helps us gauge which of our standard home plans might align best with your goals, or if we should create a custom design. After the call, we provide a high-level assessment of the project's feasibility and costs, along with answers to any questions you might have.
FINANCING
Already have your financing for the project lined up? Feel free to skip this step. Otherwise, now's the time to explore funding options. You will have an estimated all-in cost for your complete ADU project (design, permit, sitework, build), and we can recommend lenders specializing in ADU financing.
SIGN PROPOSAL
We will provide a detailed proposal that outlines a comprehensive view of anticipated all-inclusive ADU costs. As part of our thorough approach, we review over 75 factors related to your property to ensure that we accurately scope and budget for the entire project in your proposal. Signing the proposal authorizes us to kick off your Feasibility Study..
FEASIBILITY STUDY & DESIGN
Feasibility entails a detailed utility mapping, topographic survey, and full assessment of local requirements and site specifics. During this crucial phase, we also draft your floor plan and exterior elevations. We present all of this in a Feasibility Study along with a preliminary budget
Timing: 8-10 weeks (standard plan), 10-12 weeks (custom plan)
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & PRICE LOCK
After your approval of the Feasibility Report, our drafting team will produce all the necessary architectural drawings, calculations, and reports for city permit applications, plus any required documents for your HOA or construction loan application. Producing construction documents includes a thorough constructability analysis to ensure all aspects of the design are feasible and compliant. Once the CDs are finalized, we present a Construction Estimate Agreement (CEA), locking in the price for up to 6 months during the permitting process.
Timing: 4-6 weeks
PERMITTING & REVISIONS
We submit plans to the city & pull required permits. We work closely with the building department to ensure submitted construction plans move as swiftly as possible through plan review & permitting processes. Our in-house permitting team will also let you know what plan check & permit fees must be paid.
Timing: 3-6 months
FINISH MATERIAL SELECTION
We support our clients in making interior & exterior design selections early in the process to ensure we can keep your project on time and on budget. While the city is reviewing your plans, you’ll make your design choices. You can choose an included standard design from our Look Book or select finishes a la carte. We can also work with your provided materials.
BUILD OUT
Once we have permits, construction can typically start moving within 2-4 weeks. We handle the entire process, all the way to the final punch list with you to make sure your ADU meets or surpasses your expectations. Timing on this phase will depend heavily on the responsiveness of the city inspectors and also the size of the unit (with two story units taking about 3-4 weeks longer).
Timing: 5-7 months