CUSTOM HOME BUILDS

Building a custom home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Our process is designed to be clear, organized, and enjoyable from start to finish. You will have a full team beside you, a budget you can trust, and a build plan that keeps things moving.

Transparent Budgeting
Real numbers, clear options, and no surprises. We walk you through costs early and keep you informed as decisions are made. You’ll also have access to the live budget and know at any moment what costs have come in.

What Sets Us Apart

Efficient Communication
You will always know what’s next. Our team keeps communication simple, consistent, and timely so you feel confident throughout the build.

Selections Guidance In House
Our on staff Selections Coordinator helps you choose finishes and details that fit your style and budget, and keeps everything organized and on schedule.

Dedicated Field Superintendent
You get a designated superintendent who oversees the jobsite daily, coordinates subcontractors, and keeps quality and timelines on track.

Attention to Detail and Craftsmanship
We build like it’s our own home. Our team is committed to thoughtful details, clean execution, and a final product you are proud to live in.

The Custom Build Process

  1. Plans and Land Review

  • We’ll talk through your goals, lifestyle needs, and wish list for your home

  • Review your land, building site, and general feasibility

  • We will need a complete set of floor plans to put together a bid for your job. You can work with your own draftsman to have these drawn, we can recommend a draftsman, or you are welcome to choose from our existing floor plans.

  • Review proposed bid and sign a contract with Ridgewood to build your home

2. Pre Construction Planning

  • Meet with our entire team to review your final plans & kick off your build

  • Onboard into your Buildertrend portal for personalized access to your Job Budget, Selections, Communication, Job Schedule, and more!

  • Meet with our Selections Coordinator to begin the Selections Process

3. Construction Begins

  • Your designated Field Superintendent runs the jobsite

  • The Selections Coordinator will continue to work with you throughout the build as you make design choices for your home. She will work to help keep you in your desired budget and handle all ordering and facilitating with vendors.

  • Subcontractors are coordinated and work is inspected for quality

  • You will have open communication with your field superintendent and will get consistent updates as milestones are completed, as well as have unlimited access to your Buildertrend portal for instant info at any time.


4. Walkthroughs and Quality Checks

  • Review progress at key phases

  • Punch list and detail checks to ensure everything is right

  • Final touches and deep attention to finish work


5. Closing and Welcome Home

  • Final walkthrough and homeowner orientation

  • Warranty details and support after move in

  • Celebrate the moment your home is complete

  • Yes! Whether you own a lot in a neighborhood or have acreage around town, we would love to work with you to build your home.

  • Please reach out through our contact form or the contact info on our contact page and we’ll reach back out to you to set up an initial consultation.

  • If we are building on your land, you (the homeowner) will carry the construction loan. We will go over this in detail, but in short, we would turn in draw requests at various stages of the build.

  • Timelines vary based on plan complexity, selections, permitting, and site conditions. We will outline an estimated timeline during the planning phase.

  • Yes. Our Selections Coordinator helps you make choices that fit your style and your budget, and keeps everything organized so you can sit back and enjoy the process.

Frequently Asked Questions