Our PROCESS
Building Your Dream Home, Your Way
At Boxwood Homes, we believe in transparency, flexibility, and putting you in control of your investment. Our 7-step process guides you from initial conversation to move-in day. Whether you're selecting one of our pre-designed plans, bringing your own design, or collaborating with us on a custom home, here's how we'll work together from start to finish.
We start with what matters most: your goals. Do you love one of our pre-designed floor plans? Have your own plans ready to build? Want to start from scratch with a custom design? We take time to understand your vision, budget, and priorities. If you already have land, we'll evaluate it together. If you're still searching for the perfect lot, we can help with that too.
Our difference: We don't push you toward pre-selected plans. We listen first, then provide solutions that fit your needs—whether that's building one of our thoughtfully designed homes as-is, personalizing one of our existing designs, bringing your own plans to life, or creating a fully custom home from the ground up.
Not every builder is right for every client, and that's okay. Once we understand your priorities, we'll help you choose the right pathway:
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Our Floor Plans: Browse our collection of thoughtfully designed, pre-priced plans on our website. Build them as-is or customize them to fit your needs and site. This option provides the fastest path to construction with transparent, upfront pricing.
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Design-Build: Start with a vision and collaborate with us through the entire design process. Begin from scratch or use one of our existing plans as inspiration, customizing it to perfectly fit your lifestyle and land.
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Custom Build (Your Plans): Bring us your plans, and we'll build them with turnkey pricing that ensures cost certainty. Our build times are fast, but if speed is critical, we can accommodate a cost-plus approach.
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Land Development Consultation: Expert guidance on lot selection, feasibility, and site preparation to ensure your property is construction-ready.
Our difference: We assess your needs honestly. If another approach serves you better, we'll tell you. Our goal is your success, not just making a sale.
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Once we understand your vision, we provide clear, upfront pricing tailored to your chosen path:
Building Our Plans: Browse our pre-priced floor plans on our website. Each plan includes transparent square footage pricing based on quality level, with options to customize finishes and make layout adjustments to suit your needs.
Design-Build: Start with one of our plans as inspiration or begin from scratch. We'll work through design iterations and provide pricing as the plan develops, ensuring your vision aligns with your budget.
Custom Build (Your Plans): Bring us your plans, and we'll provide turnkey pricing—the actual construction cost with no hidden markups. Our build times are fast, but if you need to move even faster, cost-plus pricing is available.
For all approaches, we'll discuss:
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Pricing based on square footage and your selected quality level
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Available materials and customization options
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Project timeline and milestones
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Considerations unique to your homesite
Our difference: We explain the "why" behind costs. Want to know how choices impact your bottom line? We'll walk you through it—from how plan complexity affects framing speed to how finish selections influence your investment.
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Once you've selected your building approach, we work together to finalize your plans and prepare for construction. This critical step ensures your home is optimized for your specific site and needs.
What We'll Complete:
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Site-Specific Adjustments: Optimizing your home's placement, orientation, and design to maximize your property's potential
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Site Optimization: Positioning and orienting your home to maximize views, natural light, and your property's unique features
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Foundation Engineering: Designing the most cost-effective foundation solution for your specific site conditions
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Design Customization: Refining plans to align perfectly with your lifestyle and preferences
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HOA/ARB Approval: Coordinating review and approval with the Architectural Review Board
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Code Compliance: Ensuring all designs meet local building codes and regulations
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Final Pricing: Confirming your total investment based on permit-ready plans
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Permit Preparation: Assembling all required documentation for seamless approval
Our difference: We go beyond finalizing plans—we optimize them. Our experience means we'll identify opportunities to enhance functionality, trim costs, and solve site challenges before you break ground. This is where our engineering insight and problem-solving expertise create tangible value for you.
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Before breaking ground, we bring everything together to ensure you're fully prepared and confident as construction begins.
Selections Meeting
We'll meet with you to review the overall construction process and finalize your material selections.
Construction Process Review:-
Construction timeline and key milestones
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Project updates on progress and upcoming milestones
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When decisions need to be made during the build
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How changes impact schedule and budget
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Communication protocols and who to contact for different types of questions
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Site visit protocols and scheduling
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Payment schedule and draw process
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Our quality standards and construction practices
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What to expect during different phases of construction
Selections Review: During the selections meeting, you will work with our design team to select:
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Finishes and fixtures
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Cabinetry and countertops
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Flooring and tile
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Lighting and hardware
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Exterior materials
For Our Pre-Designed Plans: We're familiar with the finishes most customers choose, which means faster pricing and a more efficient selection process—while still offering flexibility to customize.
For Custom & Design-Build Projects: We offer extensive customization options and can source specific products you have in mind.
Design Assistance: Boxwood Interiors can provide additional design support for your project.
Our difference: This comprehensive meeting ensures you're fully prepared and confident before construction begins. We want you to understand not just what we're building, but how we're building it, what to expect every step of the way, and how your design choices bring your vision to life.-
Our team brings decades of experience across diverse markets—from coastal builds to mountain homes, single-family residences to multifamily developments. Whether we're building one of our proven plans or constructing a one-of-a-kind custom home, this experience means:
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We anticipate challenges before they become problems
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We know cost-effective solutions to complex site issues
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We understand construction efficiencies that save time and money
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We build to last using proven methods and quality materials
Our difference: Experience matters. We've navigated challenging sites, solved foundation issues in difficult terrain, and built in demanding environments. When the unexpected arises, we have the knowledge to address it efficiently—and keep your project on track.
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At completion, we conduct a thorough walkthrough, address any final items, and ensure you're completely satisfied before closing. Whether you built one of our popular floorplans or created something entirely unique, we stand behind our work and remain available for any questions or concerns.
Why Our Process Works
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Flexibility: Choose the approach that fits your timeline and vision—from ready-to-build plans to fully custom designs.
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Budget Control: Clear, upfront pricing for our plans, turnkey pricing for custom builds, and transparent cost discussions throughout design-build projects. You'll always know where your investment is going.
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No Surprises: Transparent pricing and proactive communication mean you're never blindsided by unexpected costs or changes.
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Quality: We don't cut corners. Whether you're building from our website or creating something completely unique, we build homes we'd be proud to live in ourselves.
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Experience: Over 30 years across diverse markets means we've encountered—and solved—virtually every challenge. You get the benefit of that hard-won knowledge.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Every home tells a story. Let's write yours together. Browse our pre-designed floorplans, bring us your own plans, or start a conversation about creating something completely custom.
