Questions we hear often

No. We build on your land, and you can reach out while you’re still looking. If you’re considering a property, we can help you understand how the lot might affect your floor plan, site costs, and overall budget before you buy.

An initial land evaluation for a lot you’re considering or own is free. We’ll look at practical questions like where the house could sit, how the driveway might work, and whether slope, drainage, utilities, or septic could affect the build. You’ll come away with a better sense of whether the lot fits your plans and what needs further investigation.

When you’re ready to develop a detailed scope and budget, our Pre-Construction Work-Up starts at $2,500. It includes a selection matrix, trade quotes, a project budget, and a preliminary schedule. Third-party costs such as surveys, engineering, or soil and septic testing are separate. We credit the work-up fee toward construction if you move forward with us within three months.

We primarily serve Oldham, Spencer, and Jefferson counties. Depending on the scope and location, we also consider projects in Shelby, Bullitt, Henry, and Trimble counties. Our work includes custom homes, additions, garages, and remodels of all sizes. If you share your location and scope, we can tell you whether the project is a fit.

The Ashton Farmhouse starts around $420,000 before land for approximately 1,750–1,800 square feet. The final price depends on the lot, exterior materials, and finishes. A longer driveway, extensive grading, or upgraded kitchen can change the budget considerably. We price the plan around your lot and selections during preconstruction.

See starting prices for all of our plans.

Yes. Send us what you have, whether it’s an early concept or a completed plan set. We can review how the design fits your site and budget and identify any revisions or engineering needed before construction. For a purchased plan, we’ll also confirm that you have the right to build from it and make any proposed changes.

Our plans are starting points. We can look at reversing the layout, adjusting room sizes, reworking the kitchen or primary suite, or changing the garage, porches, exterior, or basement. Larger changes may require revised drawings or engineering. Making those decisions early gives us time to price them and account for them in the schedule.

Yes, we work with construction loans, including one-time-close loans. We build on a cost-plus basis. You pay the actual project costs plus the management fee agreed to in your contract, and we provide transparent invoicing so you can see what you’re paying for. Payments are made as work progresses. If you’re financing the build, we coordinate billing with your lender’s draw process.

Yes. We coordinate permit applications and schedule the required construction inspections. If your project needs a survey, engineering, or separate approvals such as septic, we’ll identify those during preconstruction and coordinate them as part of getting the project ready to build.

You’ll be involved in selections, walkthroughs, and decisions that affect your home. We coordinate the trades and schedule and keep you informed about progress, upcoming decisions, and changes that affect the cost or timeline. We work through the major selections before construction so you have time to make decisions without holding up work in the field.

Andrew Guest stays involved from the first conversation through construction. He’s your point of contact for the budget, selections, and major decisions. Our project manager coordinates the trades and day-to-day work on site. We’ll introduce your project team before work begins so you know who is leading day-to-day operations.

We use the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville’s standard warranty, and we’ll review the written warranty terms with you before you sign so you know what’s covered, how long each type of coverage lasts, and who to contact if an issue comes up. We’ll also explain how any separate manufacturer warranties apply.

Often, yes. A basement finish or an addition that can be separated from the living area is generally easier to live through than a renovation that takes your only kitchen or bathroom out of service. Before work starts, we’ll talk through access, dust, noise, and any planned utility shutoffs. If the scope calls for you to be out of the house during part of the work, we’ll discuss when and for how long.