The Process
It all begins with an inspiration and vision for a new home. Bringing life to the blank page and developing architectural plans and material specifications for a new custom home’s construction may seem like a daunting task but the collaborative team approach at Hann Builders ensures the custom home building experience can be simple, enjoyable and even stress-free.
Dedicated to thoughtfully listen to the design and budget goals and to guiding clients through all the stages of building their dream home, Hann Builders’ goal is to always serve the best interests of their clients and construction of their new home.
Hann Builders is comfortable working from mature plans or starting from scratch with one of our architect/designers. In both cases, value engineering recommendations are often suggested to enhance the efficiencies of construction.
In a design build scenario, giving preliminary pricing throughout the design phase, clients are able to make a series of informed “go and no go” decisions. The plans, specifications and pricing are refined based on those client driven decisions until ready for construction. Becoming immediately aware of any cost implications, clients are able to make informed decisions and adjust accordingly if necessary.
Allowance accounts are established and included within the overall construction budget for subjective selection items such as appliances, plumbing fixtures and tile. Hann Builders partners only with reputable suppliers and we encourage our clients to shop at key showrooms to help ascertain appropriate allowance budgets.
This ongoing pricing structure reduces unpredictability and anxiety for our clients. The final fixed price changes only at the discretion and with the approval of the client after the contract is signed.
Hann Builders confidently secures exceedingly competitive pricing. Our Purchasing Manager works with our affiliation with Custom Builders USA to ensure we order materials with the best unit pricing and with our loyal vendors and contractors, who regularly request new work due to our reputation, work load and on time payments.
Hann Builders and the entire collaborative team, including our vendors and sub contractors, are always reminded we are not just building a house, we are building someone’s home. We all take this charge very seriously and pledge to focus on all the details and concentrate on stellar service. We know it is our responsibility to make every custom home building adventure educational, exciting and enjoyable, not exhausting, overwhelming and stressful.
Going Beyond Expectations
Deciding on a custom home builder is just one of many important decisions necessary to create a beautiful energy efficient and durable custom home.
Most reputable builders assert they can build high quality homes, on time and on budget while providing excellent service to their clients. Most builders will deliver on these promises but if this is standard in the industry, what more should you expect from your custom home builder?
Hann Builders prides themselves on their detailed systems approach, not only to construction activities but also in purchasing, planning and selection assistance. Additionally, planned weekly and stage meetings improve client communication resulting in peace of mind. Instilling confidence and trust with integrity is never compromised.
Our Process Makes the Difference
A great experience for Hann Builders’ clients begins with proper planning. The Hann Builders team outlines, details and assigns tasks related to each step to ensure all aspects are considered. These organized and systematic processes save construction costs and production time and minimize unexpected surprises. Additionally, they allow Hann Builders’ clients valuable time to make thoughtful and informed decisions about their most intimate investment.
One of our clients once told us “We selected Hann Builders because we found their transparency very appealing. With their organization and systems management, we were confident we found the right builder – one we could trust and depend on. We now know we made the right decision; Hann Builders really does care about our home and they actually do what they say they will do.”
Your Builder for Life. It’s the best compliment.
Becoming your builder for life the reason for our commitment to the passionate pursuit of excellence.
Our success is measured by our clients’ satisfaction from the very beginning design stages to well beyond move in. Not only must we deliver energy efficient, durable and beautiful homes but we need to ensure our clients enjoy their experience with Hann Builders.
Experience You Can Count On
Longevity is one trait you want to find in your builder. It is achieved with the commitment to the pursuit of excellence and the consistent development of the Hann Builders Team and their many strengths.
As an expert resource, Hann Builders reliably brings 25+ years of custom home building acumen to each client’s experience. Whether plans are already created or Hann Builders collaborates with the team from the beginning blank page, Hann Builders insightful value engineering, innovative construction technique and product selection input remains critical to attain realistic budget expectations.
Refining plans and specifications and determining pricing throughout the design phase not only saves time and money, it also saves the frustrations of making changes and the feeling of making sacrifices for the sake of the budget.
As a Graduate Master Builder, Graduate Master Remodeler and Certified Green Building Professional, Stephen Hann is renowned for his leadership within the building community. He founded the Custom Builders Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association and is often invited to speak at industry events. Stephen’s extensive experience and masterful leadership as a luxury custom home builder and remodeler results in distinctive architecturally correct homes and proud, happy homeowners.
The proven processes and systems approach of Hann Builders:
~ Home site review
~ Plan and specification development
~ Detailed cost analysis
~ Value engineering
~ Designer selection assistance
~ Selection coordination
~ Fixed price contracts with allowances for selection items
~ Loyal and highly skilled trade base
~ Routine and documented communications
~ Building time line and schedule
~ Regular and stage specific construction meetings
~ Change order and allowance reporting
~ New home orientation and introduction
~ Builder’s Warranty
~ 30 day “punch list”
~ 1 year touch up
~ Builder for Life referral request
Because a custom home is likely to be the largest and most intimate investment for any family, it is vital to find the right builder who can proficiently deliver a durable, energy efficient and beautiful home with integrity on budget, on time and while offering a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
Communication
Building your custom home is all about YOU! Hann Builders encourages communications with and listens thoughtfully to clients throughout the design and construction process. During the design process, in addition to specific requirement like square footage and number of bedrooms and baths needed, Hann Builders considers the family’s daily routines, the design aesthetic, universal design needs, energy efficiency investment tolerance limit and even future space usage. Hann Builders knows it is their responsibility to help ensure their clients not only realize the vision of their dream home but that it functions for their family for years to come.
Communication is key to the success of every project and we emphasize its importance from day one. Beginning from initial follow up, Hann Builders manages the exchange of information and coordinates the various design and construction meetings.
Open communication and transparency are fundamental aspects of Hann Builders integrity. Design meetings, pre-construction meeting, weekly and specific stage construction meetings, reporting, emails, phone calls and personal visits allow for proactive planning and maintain peace of mind.
Custom home building with YOU in mind…. Call Hann Builders today and learn how form and function meets your family with award winning design and precision. Call Hann Builders today and start the adventure of a lifetime.
The Design Build Process
Initial Consultation – to Preliminary Design (no charge)
~ Discuss lifestyle needs and general parameters for home
~ Define budget goals and finish level
~ Overview of design build process
~ Determine project viability
Professional Service Agreement (“PSA”) and Deposit/Fee
~ Execute simple PSA and plan for first design meeting (“PSA” fee due)
~ Introduction design meeting with architect / architectural designer
~ New Home Questionnaire
~ Determine design criteria including architectural style of home, number and size of rooms, living area square footage, room finishes, functional needs, outdoor living areas etc.
~ Set initial budget expectations
~ Subsequent to design consultation, allow two to three weeks for delivery of a 1/8” scale drawing of the first and second floors along with a front elevation rendering
~ Develop construction specifications and allowances
~ Review and refine floor plans and specifications
~ Prepare preliminary estimates
~ Meet as required until preliminary design and estimate are consistent with client’s wishes.
¼” Scale Drawings (50% of total architectural design fees plus any retainer due)
~ Authorization is given for design of the entire home
~ Subsequent to plan revision approvals, allow six to eight weeks for delivery of a ¼” scale drawings of the first and second floors along with renderings of all elevations
~ Review and make necessary revisions to plans and specification
~ Review and update preliminary bids and estimates accordingly
~ Meet as required until preliminary design and estimate are consistent with client’s wishes.
Full Engineered Construction Drawings (30% of total architectural design fees plus approximately $3000 for soil sample testing and engineering)
~ Clients authorize full construction drawings
~ Subsequent to plan authorization, allow four to six weeks for completion of drawings which will include delivery of a ¼” scale drawings of the first and second floors along with renderings of all elevations, lighting and electrical plans, interior cross sections, foundation design and site plan. Special mill work or custom details are available for additional design fees based on the scope of work.
~ Order soils sample and testing
~ Engage engineer, allow 3-4 weeks for completion of foundation and framing designs. Engineer is also required to provide plans for items including but not limited to retaining walls, atypical structural interior designs like a cantilevers or open stair case and some brick/stone columns which are not included in typical engineering fees.
~ Review and make necessary revisions to plans and specification
~ Review and update preliminary bids and estimates accordingly
~ Final Drawings and Final Estimates (balance of architectural design fees due)
~ Client gives final approval of plans and specifications
~ Clients to make pre-construction selections
~ Order bid sets of plans and gather supporting trade pricing
~ It will take approximately 2-3 weeks to obtain hard bids and to prepare and present final pricing and contract
Contract Signing
~ Present final plans, specifications and allowances and budget
~ Execute contract and acknowledge each page of plans and specifications
~ Submit construction documents to lender and assist with pursuing a timely closing (approximately 2-4 weeks)
~ Pre-construction meeting with project manager and Hann Builder support team
~ Provide home owner manual
