Schumacher Custom Home Building Blog

If you’re looking for a brand new home, but haven’t been able to find the right one to fit your needs, you might want to consider building a custom home. Custom homes are brand new homes that are built and designed to a homeowner’s unique specifications.

If you’ve purchased your plot of land to build a custom home, Schumacher Homes makes it simple. There aren’t many things more satisfying than having the freedom to build and design a brand-new home on your very own plot of land, whether you just purchased it, are expanding on an existing lot, or recently inherited acreage from family. But where do you start? Working with us is one of the easiest and painless ways to go without hiring multiple contractors, worrying about site planning, or doing any of the construction yourself.

First of all – no compromises! Every used house on the market is going to have something that’s just “not right” for you, something you have to settle for. With a fully customized home, every square foot is built exactly the way you want it. And includes everything you want, such as messy kitchens, open floor plans, a huge pantry, or spa bathrooms – no compromises like with existing homes. Also, all of our homes are built with the latest energy efficient products that help to save money on your utility bills every month.

Every custom home build is a little different, depending on location and inspections. Once permits are in place, construction kicks off with site prep and the foundation, which supports the entire home.

Next comes framing—this forms the structure for walls, floors, and the roof. Then mechanical systems like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical are roughed in. After inspections, insulation goes in, followed by drywall.

Then it’s on to the fun stuff—trim, doors, cabinets, countertops, and paint. Flooring, fixtures, and final touches come last, ending with a full cleaning to get your home move-in ready.

We offer the best new home warranty in the industry that includes a third party 10-year structural warranty. The guidelines to qualify for this insured warranty are so strict that only 1% of builders nationwide qualify to offer it. And we provide a full two years on the mechanicals.

The process of building your dream home depends on the size of the home and the location of the build. It typically can take about three to four months for the planning and design process, and then another four to seven months for the building stages. The majority of our homeowners are in their new homes within seven to ten months from start to finish. We have construction and design processes in place that have been tested and refined over the years to ensure work is on time, on budget, and meets the highest quality standards. 

Building a custom home can cost more upfront than buying an existing one, but over time, it often pays off. You get a home built with the latest materials, better energy efficiency, and no need for upgrades anytime soon, not to mention the peace of mind that comes with a warranty. The biggest advantage? It’s built for you. You choose the layout, finishes, and features to fit your lifestyle.

Older homes or spec builds were made for someone else, and renovations can be more stressful and expensive than they look on TV. And with a builder who has the experience of building of 23,000 custom homes, the process can be a whole lot easier than you might think.