Ladies…
If your husband has ever said
“Don’t worry, I can finish it.”
This is your sign.
We build the shell.
He takes it from there.
Windows and doors included and installed during our next phase.
DIY confidence.
Budget flexibility.
And a solid start from Drake Homes.
A Shell Package isn’t for everyone.
But it’s PERFECT if you:
✔️ Have construction knowledge
✔️ Have family/friends in trades
✔️ Want to control interior finish costs
✔️ Don’t mind sweat equity
✔️ Want to spread cash flow over time
You still get:
• Our custom design expertise
• Structural guidance
• A properly engineered foundation + structure
• A home built to Drake standards
You take over after the home is dried in. Instead of paying builder markup on finishes, you control that portion. It’s one of the SMARTEST ways to build if you’re willing to work.
Curious if you’re a good candidate?
Message us or call to set up a meeting - 217-345-6302.
WHAT IS A SHELL PACKAGE? (... and most people don’t even know this is an option ... ) 👇
A Shell Package means we build your home to the point that it is:
✔️ Fully framed
✔️ Windows + exterior doors installed
✔️ Roof complete
✔️ Wrapped + sealed
✔️ Air tight + lockable
AND we handle:
• Foundation (crawlspace, slab, or basement)
• All interior concrete (garage floor, basement floor, porch caps)
• Structural engineering
• Custom floor plan design
You get Drake Homes quality, brains, and ingenuity, but you can finish the interior yourself.
For the right family?
It’s a serious money saver.
DIY-ers… this is your dream.
#DrakeHomes #BuildSmart #ShellPackage
Here’s your first little sneak of this stunning lake home. This half bath is ONLY accessible from the outside. WHY? Safety, security and hospitality. These home owners wanted their friends to have a bathroom accessible (with a code) if they weren’t home and someone needed to potty! 🚽
So thoughtful.