The official process guide for building with McMahon Custom Homes.
Welcome to McMahon Custom Homes, where your dream home becomes our mission. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional building experience, tailored to your unique vision and needs. Our process is designed to ensure your satisfaction at every step, with a keen focus on your budget, must-haves, and overall goals for your home.
We prioritize clear and open communication, keeping you informed and involved throughout the journey. Transparency is at the core of our approach, providing detailed cost tracking and updates so you always know where your investment stands. Combined with our unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship,we ensure every detail of your home is built to the highest standards.
At McMahon Custom Homes, we don’t just build homes—we build lasting relationships and spaces where memories are made. Your trust, vision, and satisfaction drive everything we do.
At McMahon Custom Homes, understanding your vision is our top priority. It all starts with a consultation call, where we listen to your ideas, needs, and goals for your custom home. From there, we schedule in-depth meetings to explore your style, must-haves, and budget in greater detail. These discussions help us blend our expertise with your vision, making sure every aspect of your home is a true reflection of what matters most to you.
Our pre-build questionnaire is crafted to capture essential details about your vision, style preferences, and must-have features for your custom home. This insightful tool allows us to align with your expectations from the very beginning, ensuring a smooth and tailored building process that turns your dream home into a reality
A pre-construction planning agreement establishes a formal collaboration between you and the builder to thoroughly plan and design your custom home before construction begins. It allows for detailed discussions about your vision, budget, and timeline, while addressing design specifics, permitting requirements, and project feasibility to ensure a smooth and efficient building process
All documents are fully prepared and ready for submission to the county to obtain the building permit for your custom home.
Building plans are a tangible deliverable that outline every detail of your custom home, serving as the foundation for a smooth and accurate construction process.
Building specifications are a detailed deliverable that outline the materials, finishes, and construction methods to ensure every aspect of your custom home meets your vision and expectations.
The building budget is a comprehensive deliverable that provides a clear and transparent breakdown of costs, ensuring your custom home aligns with your financial goals.
We handle every step, from vision to keys, tailored for you.
The groundbreaking of your new custom home marks the thrilling start of the construction journey, where your plans and ideas begin to take shape, and the foundation for your dream home is established.
The foundation and framing stage is where the structure of your custom home takes shape, with the foundation providing stability and the framing outlining the walls, roof, and overall layout.
The pre-drywall walk gives you the opportunity to review the home’s structure, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, ensuring everything is in place and meets your expectations before the walls are closed.
The new home orientation walk is a final walkthrough where you will become familiar with the home’s features, systems, and maintenance requirements, ensuring everything is ready for move-in.
The groundbreaking of your new custom home marks the thrilling start of the construction journey, where your plans and ideas begin to take shape, and the foundation for your dream home is established.
The foundation and framing stage is where the structure of your custom home takes shape, with the foundation providing stability and the framing outlining the walls, roof, and overall layout.
The pre-drywall walk gives you the opportunity to review the home’s structure, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, ensuring everything is in place and meets your expectations before the walls are closed.
The new home orientation walk is a final walkthrough where you will become familiar with the home’s features, systems, and maintenance requirements, ensuring everything is ready for move-in.
Quality control is essential when building a custom home, as it ensures every aspect of construction adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety, and durability. By prioritizing quality at every stage—from materials to finishes—we help avoid costly errors, delays, and future repairs, delivering a home that not only stands the test of time but also surpasses your expectations.
A new home orientation is a vital step in the home-building process, ensuring homeowners are familiar with their home’s systems, maintenance needs, and safety features. It provides valuable insights into how to properly care for the property, minimizing future issues and maximizing the longevity of the home. By offering a thorough walkthrough and answering questions, the orientation builds trust between the builder and homeowner, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.
The Final Touch Checklist is designed to ensure every detail of your new home meets the highest standards. It allows for any last-minute adjustments or fine-tuning, ensuring everything is to the MCH standard before you move in.
A hands-on walkthrough where the builder demonstrates how to operate and maintain key systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and appliances
A list of ongoing maintenance tasks, such as changing filters, checking for leaks, or inspecting the roof, to help homeowners care for their new property
Clear documentation outlining the coverage for the home’s structure, materials, and appliances, along with instructions for how to request service or repairs.
Paying for pre-construction services ensures detailed planning, accurate budgeting, and necessary permits are completed upfront, preventing costly surprises and ensuring a smooth building process.
The timeline for completing the design and plans for a custom build typically ranges from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the home and the level of customization required. Client decision-making plays a significant role, as timely choices on features, finishes, and layouts can greatly impact how quickly the plans are finalized.
The MCH Team is here to answer all of those questions and more. Visit our FAQ page, and don't hesitate to reach out with any additional inquiries you may have.
