Define the Vision
We begin with the property, the way you live and the architectural direction you want to pursue. Working with an experienced design team, we develop plans and coordinate interior and exterior selections.
The Gutman Building Process
A Clear Path From First Idea to Welcome Home
Custom building involves hundreds of decisions. Our process organizes those decisions into clear stages, with one dedicated liaison helping you understand what comes next.
Four Major Phases
How Your Home Moves Forward
Prepare to Build
Plans move through engineering, applicable architectural review and the permitting process. This phase confirms the technical requirements before construction begins.
Build With Active Oversight
We coordinate trusted subcontractors, construction sequence, production and quality control. Your personal liaison remains the consistent point of contact throughout the build.
Inspect, Orient and Welcome Home
The final phase includes inspections, site cleanup, systems training, walkthrough and move-in coordination.
Construction Sequence
Six Stages From Site Work to Final Inspection
- Water, sewer and initial site coordination
- Foundation
- Framing, electrical, mechanical, gas and plumbing
- Insulation
- Masonry, flooring, trim, paint and finish work
- Final inspections and completion
One LiaisonYour consistent point of contact
HERS EvaluationEnergy review for every new custom home
Final WalkthroughCompletion review before move-in
One-Year WarrantyBuilder warranty after completion
Before Construction
What Happens Before We Break Ground?
A successful custom home starts with decisions that reduce uncertainty before field work begins. Gutman Custom Homes coordinates the property, plans, engineering, selections and approvals so the construction team is working from a clear, buildable direction.
Homesite and Feasibility Review
- Review the survey, easements, setbacks and available building area
- Consider drainage, grading, utilities, access and other site conditions
- Identify applicable municipal and architectural-review requirements
- Align the desired home, outdoor areas and supporting improvements with the property
Plans, Engineering and Approvals
- Translate lifestyle goals into architectural plans and room relationships
- Coordinate structural and building-system engineering
- Develop exterior and interior selections at the appropriate decision points
- Submit plans for applicable HOA or architectural review and municipal permits
Management and Communication
How Budget, Schedule and Quality Are Managed
Define Scope Before Work Proceeds
Budget clarity depends on the property, plans, finish selections and site requirements. We organize those inputs, identify allowances or unresolved selections and communicate the effect of requested changes before they move into construction.
Plan Around Dependencies
Custom-home schedules are shaped by design completion, approvals, weather, inspections, material lead times and the sequence of specialized trades. We manage the work in stages and communicate meaningful changes instead of promising a one-size-fits-all completion date.
Review Work at Key Milestones
Quality control is continuous. The team coordinates trusted trades, reviews work as each phase progresses, addresses corrections before dependent work continues and completes required inspections, orientation and the final walkthrough.
Common Questions
Custom Home Process FAQ
Do I need to own a homesite before contacting Gutman?
No. We can begin with a property you already own or discuss the practical questions to evaluate while you are considering a homesite.
When are materials and finishes selected?
Selections are coordinated during design and preconstruction, then finalized according to the construction sequence and supplier lead times. Earlier decisions help reduce avoidable delays and last-minute substitutions.
What can change a custom-home schedule?
Design revisions, engineering, HOA or municipal approvals, weather, inspections, site conditions, material availability and owner-requested changes can all affect timing. The project schedule is refined as those inputs become known.
How is energy performance evaluated?
Every new Gutman custom home receives a HERS evaluation. The RESNET HERS Index is a recognized measure used to evaluate a home's energy performance.
By Gutman Custom Homes · Last reviewed August 24, 2026
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