A Design-Build Process Customized for You
Transparency and commitment define our home-building process whether for a fully custom home or one of our state-of-the-art floorplans. Our team is invested in creating your future home at every stage and ensuring a fun, efficient, and effective process. We strive to keep you informed along the way, and we’ve never missed a closing date.
Step-by-Step Timeline
Legacy Series - Fully Custom
Design
- Lot Reservation: The first step is finding the right location. Available lots in several neighborhoods across the Twin Cities have been chosen with a healthy lifestyle and convenience in mind. If these options don’t suit your needs or you already own a lot, we’re happy to build elsewhere.
- Design Meeting 1.0: We’ll discuss your ideas, dreams, and needs for your home. Once the concept begins to take shape, we’ll draw your home plans by hand.
- Receive pre-approval from Hanson Builders preferred lender.
- Sign Design-Build Agreement.
- Design Meeting 2.0: We’ll finalize your home design and create digital plans.
Pricing
Typically completed in 30 days
- Pricing Proposal Meeting: Review proposal before meeting.
- Pricing Proposal updates will be sent via email or phone.
- Purchase Agreement: Preview and sign electronically.
Review
Typically completed in 90-120 days
- Plan Review Meeting: We’ll discuss our design and build plans to make sure everything is to your liking.
- Low Voltage and Electrical Meeting: Plan wiring and outlet locations.
- Design Center Selection Meeting: Go over details and finishing touches.
- Close on construction loan (remainder of down payment is due).
Construction & Move-in
Typically completed in 200 days
- Dig Date: Break ground.
- Complete electrical walk-through with job supervisor.
- Building process begins.
Move in!
Identity Series - Semi-Custom
Selection & Pricing
Typically completed in 30 days
- Lot Reservation: Choose your right location! Receive a layout of your lot, pricing proposal, and additional information.
- Receive pre-approval from Hanson Builders preferred lender.
- Pricing Proposal Meeting: Review proposal before meeting.
- Pricing Proposal updates will be sent via email or phone.
- Purchase Agreement: Preview and sign electronically.
Review
Typically completed in 90 days
- Plan Review Meeting: We’ll discuss our design and build plans to make sure everything is to your liking.
- Low Voltage and Electrical Meeting: Plan wiring and outlet locations.
- Design Center Selection Meeting: Go over details and finishing touches.
- Close on Construction Loan (remainder of down payment is due).
Construction & Move-in
Completed in industry-leading time
- Dig Date: Break ground.
- Building process begins.
Move in!
Hanson Builders has never missed a closing date in our more than 40-year history. We treat our clients like family, and we’ll do everything we can to give you your ideal home.
Ready to start the design-build process on your custom home? Contact us today.
Homes Designed for the Art of Living
At Hanson Builders, we build homes designed for you. In addition to fully custom and semi-custom build packages, we offer new construction, move-in ready homes to fit your needs, lifestyle, and budget. Our passion is designing and building homes where families will enjoy many years of happiness, and we carry that passion into the smallest details. Every Hanson home is a labor of love.
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