FAQ

Since 2009…and we haven’t looked back. We LOVE what we do.

We build all over Clark County, Washington (Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Camas, Washougal, La Center), as well as in Southern Cowlitz County, including Woodland and Kalama. Most of our sub-contractors live where we build, so there have been occasions when we’ve had to turn down customers who wanted us to build in locations where the travel time would be too great.

Building a custom home on a lot or acreage that our customer owns is a core part of our business. In most cases where our customers own the lot, they can save money by getting their own construction loan, and we will be the general contractor responsible for building their custom home.

A good realtor can be invaluable in helping you find the right land for your home. We can then help you evaluate the feasibility of building on a possible parcel by conducting a comprehensive site evaluation.  We will then advise you on whether it will work with your budget by taking into account the challenges involved in preparing the site, providing a driveway, and bringing water, power and septic services to the home-site.   

We normally require a lot hold or design services deposit of $5-10k depending on the size and complexity of your project. That deposit will be fully applied to the purchase price of your new home.

Although we regularly obtain the construction loan for our customers, in some cases you can save money if you obtain the loan instead.  Whether you get the construction loan, or you take out a mortgage once the new house is completed, we suggest you talk to at least 2 lenders to make sure you are getting the best possible terms.  We are happy to recommend several proven lenders, depending on your circumstances.

Currently from excavation to move-in, it takes 7-9 months to complete your home. Delays can result from change orders, adverse weather, and availability of building materials.

Of course – our design team will collaborate with you to create the perfect plan for your family and lifestyle while staying within your budget.

That is often the best solution, depending on your needs and the building site.

We don’t have a standard “price per sf”, since the price of a home depends on so many factors including the topography of the lot, size of the home (one level or two), interior finishes, features, CC&R requirements, and various permit and impact fees. Once we have a good idea of what you want, we can give you a ballpark cost estimate.

Each of our neighborhoods has slightly different “standard” finishes which you can explore on our website. However, our goal is to be flexible and focus on what is important to you. We are always willing to consider modifications to suit your taste and budget.

This can result in a change order, and they are typical on most of the homes we build. They usually involve additional cost, which you will be expected to pay before they are acted upon. But sometimes they result in a cost savings, which will be credited back to you.

Information on the Warranty we offer can be found here. See the Centricity website for more details. Our Warranty includes a one-year builder warranty on all materials and craftsmanship. After the first year, one of our foremen will do a walk-through of the home with you to determine if there are any small issues that need to be remedied, which we will fix free of charge.   

Better materials + better craftsmanship = A Better House