After scheduling a time to meet at our 12th street office we will sit down to discuss in detail the Renaud-Peck custom building process. Typical discussion points include our building process, lot type, initial design criteria, preliminary budget and financing options. Detailed conversation points might include lot criteria, special features, community features, available sites, school district, zoning, topography, proximity to amenities. We would encourage you to visit at least one of our fine communities before our next meeting.

Follow up meetings will address critical details such as the financing process, contingencies, lot selection or topographical survey (if we are building on your lot), budgeting factors and conceptual plan.

Renaud-Peck has worked with with a bank on hundreds of homes, arranging and executing financing goes extremely smooth when they are involved, we recommend discussing your financing options with them. Click here for a quote

If you've decided to purchase one of our lots, we will arrange a meeting on location to discuss what your looking for in a home, how your house might layout on the lot and and other important details.

If Renaud-Peck is building on your lot, we will arrange a meeting on location to discuss what your looking for in a home, how your house might layout on the lot and and other important details. If you plan to use an architect or designer we would encourage them to join us on location to discuss your build.

Here is when you can explore all your options, use our knowledge and choose the design that is right for you from hundreds of home plans. We will go through and detail the most valuable features of your home and customize each one to suit your taste and lifestyle. All items will be explained in detail. We want you to feel comfortable knowing we understand what you want and having a firm estimate of the costs involved.

Detailed discussions will include layout, elevation, finishes, timeline and construction costs.

If you've decided to purchase one of our lots, a purchase contract is submitted for your review and signature. If Renaud-Peck is building on your lot, once we have evaluated your location and discussed the main points, a building contract is submitted for your review and signature. These contracts detail construction costs, contingencies, specifications, contract terms, deposit amount and payment structure.

Depending on the financing situation, your mortgage banker may be included in the discussion.Contract documents are forwarded to your financing partner for review and approval. Once all parties approve the paperwork an executed set of documents is mailed to the customer.

Prior to breaking ground, each aspect of your construction drawings are reviewed by Renaud-Peck, architect or designer, and then approved by the client.

The foundation crew gets to work, laying out the grade and foundation. A structural engineer will prepare the slab and foundation walls, calculating load, analyzing elasticity of the soil, drainage, and other factors to ensure your home has a rock solid foundation.

Renaud-Peck currently uses Superior Walls for their foundation walls. Located in North East, Superior Walls manufactures custom made 5000psi concrete walls specifically designed to last longer and provide better insulation compared to standard block walls. Superior walls come pre-insulated, pre-treated, reinforced and pre studded.

Now your home really begins to take shape, the sub floor, wall studs, headers, trusses and support beams are carefully put into place. Steel beams are used in certain areas to eliminate deflection and carry large loads across various spans. Framers begin to build the walls, joists, rafters, arches, ceiling, cornices fascias and decking. Once your home's outer shell is complete the windows and doors are added.

The mechanical elements are added to your home next, including plumbing installation, HVAC duct work and electrical wiring. Renaud-Peck builds with energy efficiency in mind, most areas are blown in using high efficiency expansion foam, ensuring tight seals and low bills.

Electrical wiring is added with safety and livability in mind, including prewiring of sound, security, lighting and home automation. Once the mechanicals are finished drywall goes up and finished based on contracts specifications. Exterior siding is added along with decorative stone and siding.

Now the home really begins to speak toward your architectural form and aesthetic style. At this point in the process, it should be apparent how this new home will meet your unique needs.

Our job was to listen to you, understand what you wanted out of your home and build a custom home using smart design, architectural sophistication, thoughtfully selected materials and quality workmanship.

As the home nears completion, a pre-closing inspection is scheduled between Renaud-Peck and our client within one week of closing. A list of deficiencies and incomplete work is prepared and signed at the completion of the walk-through.

Work during the final week prior to closing focuses on completing items on this list as well as "fine tuning" the home prior to possession.

Upon completion, a closing is scheduled with the buyer and attorneys to transfer ownership of the new home to the buyer. At this time, a new home portfolio is provided for the home including a homeowner service manual, a complete directory of maintenance instructions, warranty forms, and instruction manuals for amenities of the home.