The process of building your custom home starts with several key steps for the builder. Here’s a general overview:

• Initial Consultation: We meet with you to understand your needs, preferences, and budget. This meeting helps establish the project's scope and our role.
• Site Assessment: We will evaluate the land where the home will be built. In this assessment, we will look at the topography, soil quality, and any zoning or environmental regulations that might affect the project.
• Design Phase: We often collaborate with an architect or designer to create preliminary plans and layouts based on your vision. This phase may involve multiple refinements and iterations.
• Budget and Cost Estimation: We will prepare a detailed cost estimate based on the designs and site conditions. This estimate will include material costs, labor, permits, and any other expenses.
• Contract Agreement: Once you approve the budget and design, we draft a formal contract. This document outlines the scope of work, payment schedules, and other terms and conditions.
• Permits and Approvals: We submit our plans to local authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals. This step ensures that the construction complies with local building regulations and codes.
• Pre-Construction Preparations: Before the construction begins, we will prepare the site. This may include clearing land, setting up utilities, and establishing access roads.
• Construction Planning: We develop a detailed construction schedule, coordinate with subcontractors, and order materials. This critical planning phase ensures that the project proceeds smoothly.

With these steps, we can set the stage for a successful custom home project. We work hard to align with your vision while adhering to practical and regulatory requirements.

You can change the custom home design after the initial plans are approved. However, changes may involve additional steps and considerations.

For financing, we can set you up with our preferred lenders. We’ll take your situation into consideration when picking a mortgage broker. We’ll look at your VA benefits and banks.

We work with preferred businesses and vendors. While we may recommend these vendors, you can get your designs from anywhere you prefer. You can choose your own colors and designs.

For the best results, we recommend talking to our team at Bogert Construction before buying land.

That’s up to you. You can be as involved or uninvolved as you like.

No, we carry builder's risk insurance for construction. This covers everything for you while we finish the construction.

Yes, we can happily work from prints you get online.

We do have existing prints you can peruse. If you use an existing print, you can decrease your costs.

No, we don’t recommend trying to save money this way.

Yes, we can complete work in subdivisions.

Yes, we typically partner with Lafayette Listing Realty. However, we also have relationships with many other realtors in the area.

Yes, if you have land, we can build you a custom home.

Yes, as part of our building process, we will connect the utilities.

Yes, we can include landscaping and hardscaping in your project. We will discuss this option in your consultation.

Our service area extends 35 miles around Lafayette, IN.

Yes, we have plenty of references. Ask us if you’d like to see them.

Yes, we take pride in offering the custom finishes you want.

Yes, we can build houses that look like barns. Please note that this is not the same thing as pole barn houses.

The standard number of paint colors is three. However, for an additional cost, you can have as many paint colors as you would like.

For planning and preparation, it takes one to three months. Building usually takes about four to six additional months. Your project timeline may vary.

You should choose Bogert Construction because we are the top luxury builder in the area. We have ample experience, and we don’t contract the work out. Instead, we make sure everything is done by our partners. We can customize every part of your project from start to finish. Plus, we’re a small, family-owned, local business committed to your satisfaction.