How We Work
At Barbee Homes, we take pride in walking with you through every step of the homebuilding journey to ensure your project is a success. From the first meeting to the final walkthrough, our goal is to deliver your home on schedule so you can move in on the agreed-upon date—with confidence and peace of mind.
Our process is designed to make building your home an exciting and enjoyable experience. You won’t have to worry about the details because our team handles every step along the way. Through our private online portal, you’ll have access to all the important information about your home, including plans, financial updates, schedules, daily logs, and more.
No matter where you are, you can follow the progress of your new home in real time by logging into the portal or using our mobile app. At Barbee Homes, we want you to enjoy the journey as much as the destination—watching your dream home come to life from the ground up.
1.
Getting to know you
At Barbee Homes, we believe every custom home begins with a clear understanding of your vision, lifestyle, and goals. That’s why the first step in our process is meeting with you to talk about your ideas, dreams, and what you truly want in your future home.
During this initial consultation, we take the time to listen carefully and get to know you and your family. Your input is important to us, and we work closely with you to ensure that your new home reflects your personal style, needs, and preferences.
As part of this step, we also conduct a detailed feasibility review of your project. This allows us to evaluate the practicality of your ideas while considering factors such as your budget, timeline, property details, and local building requirements.
By combining your vision with our experience and expertise, we lay the groundwork for a smooth and successful building process. At Barbee Homes, our goal is to bring your dream home to life—crafted specifically for you and built with care, quality, and attention to every detail.
Once you decide to move forward with Barbee Homes, we begin the exciting process of designing your custom home. Our team will connect you with experienced architects and designers who will work with you to begin turning your ideas into a detailed home plan. Throughout this process, Barbee Homes works closely with you to make sure your vision aligns with your budget.
As you begin designing your dream home, it’s important to think about the overall style and atmosphere you want to create. Do you prefer a clean, modern look, or are you drawn to the timeless character of a craftsman-style home? Just as important is the functionality of the home. How many bedrooms and bathrooms will best serve your family? Would you like a home office, a theatre room, a gym, or perhaps a craft or study room?
We encourage you to share your ideas, preferences, and lifestyle needs with us. Our team will guide you through the design process, offer expert recommendations, and help bring your vision to life—creating a home that is both beautiful and practical for the way you live.
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Architectural Design
3.
Engineering
Engineering is a critical part of the homebuilding process, ensuring that your home is safe, durable, and built to stand the test of time. Once you have approved the architectural plans, the Barbee Homes team works with qualified engineers to apply proven building practices and modern building science to every aspect of your project.
This phase includes important elements such as structural engineering, foundation design, drainage and stormwater planning, sewer or septic systems, and any necessary soil or site analysis. Each of these components plays a vital role in making sure your home is built correctly and meets all local building requirements.
Our comprehensive approach helps ensure that your project is fully prepared for the permitting process and that every structural and technical detail has been properly addressed.
At Barbee Homes, our goal is to deliver a home that not only looks beautiful but is engineered for strength, efficiency, and long-term performance. By working with experienced professionals in each engineering discipline, we ensure your home has a solid foundation and reliable systems—resulting in a high-quality home your family can enjoy for generations.
At Barbee Homes, we understand that the permitting process can be complicated and time-consuming when building a new home. Our goal is to make this step as simple and stress-free as possible for you. Our experienced team prepares and submits the complete permit application package based on the requirements of your specific city or county.
We handle communication with city officials and building departments on your behalf, answering questions and addressing any concerns that may come up during the review process. By acting as your representative, we remove the hassle of navigating the paperwork and technical details involved with permits.
Because every home project is unique, it’s common for cities to request additional information during the approval process. When that happens, our team responds promptly and works closely with the appropriate departments to keep your application moving forward.
With Barbee Homes managing the permit process, you can focus on the exciting parts of building your new home while we handle the details and ensure everything progresses smoothly toward approval.
4.
Permits
5.
Fixed Pricing
After completing the steps above, we are able to finalize the price of your home. At Barbee Homes, we don’t provide rough budgets—we provide a fixed price.
What’s the difference?
A budget is often based on quick estimates and rough numbers that can easily change during construction. A fixed price, on the other hand, is built from carefully confirmed costs and detailed planning. It means the time has been taken to accurately price the materials, labor, and scope of your project before construction begins.
When a builder properly prices a home from the start, you know what the project will truly cost before the first shovel hits the ground. That means fewer surprises and greater peace of mind.
At Barbee Homes, we believe in transparency and honesty from the very beginning. There are no hidden costs—our goal is to give you a clear, accurate price so you can confidently move forward in building your dream home.
At Barbee Homes, we understand that the permitting process can be complicated and time-consuming when building a new home. Our goal is to make this step as simple and stress-free as possible for you. Our experienced team prepares and submits the complete permit application package based on the requirements of your specific city or county.
We handle communication with city officials and building departments on your behalf, answering questions and addressing any concerns that may come up during the review process. By acting as your representative, we remove the hassle of navigating the paperwork and technical details involved with permits.
Because every home project is unique, it’s common for cities to request additional information during the approval process. When that happens, our team responds promptly and works closely with the appropriate departments to keep your application moving forward.
With Barbee Homes managing the permit process, you can focus on the exciting parts of building your new home while we handle the details and ensure everything progresses smoothly toward approval.
