Your dream of building a custom home that saves money while matching your vision is now achievable. Key Vista Homes has made this possible through our custom home building process from concept to completion. We stand among San Antonio’s best custom home builders, and our core team guides you from the original design and land selection until your final walkthrough.
Zoning regulations and HOA requirements
Soil conditions and drainage
Utility connections and accessibility
School districts and proximity to amenities
Our team conducts a complete site evaluation for landowners. This determines the building potential for an area before design work begins.
Spatial flow and functionality
Your family’s unique lifestyle requirements
Optimal orientation on your lot
Budget alignment with design features
Our interactive design tools help you try different layouts and options with a simple click. The design process becomes both fun and practical as you add the miscellaneous rooms you may want virtually.
Thorough surface preparation including dust removal
Quality primer application with proper back-rolling technique
Careful sanding between coats for a smooth finish
Expert application of final coats with attention to detail
These processes help your custom home reflect your style and vision. They set the stage for the exciting final phase when you receive the keys to your dream home.
Change all locks
Locate emergency shut-offs
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Update your address with important entities
Set up mail forwarding through your old post office
Our relationship continues even after construction ends. We offer detailed warranty coverage as home builders in San Antonio, TX. This helps keep your home beautiful and functional for years ahead.
Phase 1) Dreaming and Planning Your Custom Home
Your dream home starts with a well-laid-out yet planning phase where we discuss your budget and your lot. This guarantees that your custom home trip begins with clarity.
Initial consultation and visioning session
A consultation should be the beginning of your custom home building process. This meeting allows us to listen and understand your vision, lifestyle needs, and priorities. Our team helps you express what matters most during this time.Establishing your budget and financing options
Budget planning creates the foundations of your custom home project. Getting pre-approved for a construction loan before finalizing your design determines your working budget. Construction loans need a 20-30% down payment. This is a big deal because it means more than traditional mortgages. Key Vista Homes has partnered with both local and national banks to simplify pre-qualification.Finding the perfect lot in San Antonio
The right location makes your custom home complete. Our team uses extensive connections throughout San Antonio to help find your ideal lot if you don’t own land yet. We think over many different variables!
Phase 2) Designing Your Dream Home
Your dream home starts taking shape during the design phase. Key Vista Homes dedicates a few months to this stage. We make sure your custom home’s every detail matches your vision and lifestyle needs.
Working with our design team
Our design-build approach combines architects, designers, and builders right from the start. This collaboration benefits you throughout the process. The integrated team approach gives you several advantages. The collaboration with our in-house design team creates a process where everyone communicates openly. This approach helps us spot and fix potential issues, which saves your time and money.Creating preliminary floor plans
Our team creates floor plans matched to your needs once we understand your vision. You can visualize your future home before construction begins through this process. We develop detailed floor plans that look at a few things.
Phase 3) From Blueprint to Reality
Your custom home experience enters its most exciting phase – CONSTRUCTION. Key Vista Homes transforms detailed blueprints into your dream home with professional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Breaking ground and foundation work
Site preparation starts the construction process. Our team clears debris, levels the ground, and makes sure you have proper drainage. We create wooden forms as templates for your foundation, dig holes for footings, and prepare the area to pour concrete. Key Vista Homes selects the foundation type based on your site conditions, home design, and San Antonio’s soil characteristics. The foundation does more than provide support. It controls moisture and insulation that are the foundations of your home’s building envelope.Quality inspections throughout construction
Key Vista Homes does complete quality control measures throughout the building process. We conduct systematic inspections at the foundation, framing, electrical/plumbing, and final completion. These inspections verify that we’re meeting code compliance and identify potential issues while maintaining our high standards for craftsmanship. Our detailed daily progress reports document all activity and provide complete transparency throughout construction. Our attention to detail ensures that your custom home will last for generations.Phase 4) Custom Home Transformation
The transformation phase marks an exciting visual turning point in your custom home building experience. Key Vista Homes sees genuine excitement as your structure begins taking on its finished appearance through important exterior and interior finishing processes.
Laying brick
Our work brings both beauty and character to your custom home. The exterior applications involve the placement of brick, stone, or wood accents to create the curb appeal that makes your home stand out in your area. This stage requires the best work. Each brick is carefully placed to make certain that you will have structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.Painting Walls
The process of painting begins after drywall installation is complete. Your color selections come to life as we apply final coats to walls and trim. Key Vista Homes deliberately avoids the common builder-grade paints that many production builders use. Our new construction painting follows a specific process.
Phase 5) You Get The Keys
The most rewarding moment in our custom home building process happens when you get the keys to your dream home. This special day comes after months of planning and construction. The final walkthrough stands as a vital step before closing day. We schedule this inspection a day before or on the morning of closing, which reflects our position as one of the best custom home builders in San Antonio.
Steps To Take After You Get Your New Home Keys!
Here are the important steps to take right after getting your keys!
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Key Vista Homes has a five-phase process that delivers custom homes matching your exact vision. We build dream homes without compromising on quality or environmental responsibility. Want to begin your dream home project? Schedule your first consultation and let us show you how we can create your perfect home.Custom Homes San Antonio
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Custom Home Process FAQs
How long does the custom home building process typically take?
The custom home building process usually takes between 10 to 16 months from initial concept to completion. This timeline includes all phases from planning and design to construction and final walkthrough.
What are the main phases involved in building a custom home?
The custom home building process typically involves five main phases: 1) Dreaming and planning, 2) Designing your dream home, 3) Construction from blueprint to reality, 4) Transformation with finishing touches, and 5) Receiving the keys to your new home.
How can I make sure my custom home is energy-efficient?
To build an energy-efficient custom home, work with builders who prioritize sustainable materials and features. This can include high-performance windows, proper insulation, energy-efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting, and smart home technology.
What should I consider when selecting a lot for my custom home?
When choosing a lot, consider factors such as zoning regulations, HOA requirements, soil conditions, drainage, utility connections, accessibility, school districts, and proximity to amenities.
What happens during the final walkthrough of a custom home?
The final walkthrough typically occurs the day before or morning of closing. During this inspection, you’ll tour each room of your new home with the builder, who will demonstrate how systems work and document any items requiring final attention.
