Building a custom home is a personal journey where your ideas becomes a functional, beautiful space. To guide you through the process, we’ve organized the following resources.

Why Choose Drake Homes

With over 40 years of experience, we deliver exceptional craftsmanship, ensuring each home reflects your unique lifestyle and vision.
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How to Build a Custom Home

Embarking on a custom home journey is exciting and educational. Our resources empower you to make informed decisions throughout.
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Inspiration Gallery

Explore our curated gallery showcasing diverse designs and completed projects to inspire your custom home ideas.
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Getting Started

Begin your custom home journey with clear steps and dedicated support to turn your dream into reality.

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Crafting Your Dream Home, One Step at a Time

At Drake, we make custom home building simple and enjoyable. Explore our step-by-step process** to see how we bring your vision to life!

Step-By-Step Building Process

Welcome to Drake Homes
Approve Plans
Make Deposit
Finalize Construction Loan
Begin Color Meetings

Appliances must be selected by this point.

Drake Homes Begins Permit Process
Stake Home
Install Temporary Power
Excavation, Installation of Foundation & Termite Control
Framing Phase, Walls, Windows, Doors & Shingles
Rough-Ins, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing & Mechanicals

Electricians must know light fixture types, locations, and specialty lighting needs.

Insulation Phase
Exterior Products Installed
Weather Permitting
Drywall Phase: Tape, Mud & Sand
1st Coat of Paint
Hard Surfaces Installed
Trim-Out Phase, Interior Doors, Trim & Cabinetry Installed
Template & Install Solid Surface Countertops
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Trim-Out
2nd Coat of Paint
Install Carpet
Exterior Flatwork Completed
Gutters & Downspouts Installed
Drake Homes Internal Inspection
Construction Cleaning
Touch-Ups

Final Walk-Thru

New Home Orientation With Client

Final Walk-Thru

Exchanging of Keys

Move-In Time!

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**Disclaimer: The step-by-step process outlined is intended as a general guideline and may not reflect the exact sequence or details of your custom home-building journey. Variations may occur based on project-specific requirements, site conditions, and other factors.
Debbie D.

Our relationships with those associated with DRAKE HOMES could not have been better. DRAKE HOMES continues to uphold the wonderful reputation they have deserved for so many years. Building a new home (as we have done) should be fun, and working with their professional teams took away all our worries. They actually welcome any questions you may have, encourage site visits, and make themselves available to you at any time. Avery guided us through all the décor choices, making the process both enjoyable and easy. She has such a “good eye” for beautiful selections. Bill was there with smart floor planning and oversight of their stellar building teams. All in all, we could not recommend better builders than DRAKE HOMES—they truly are the best!

 

Wendy G.

I would totally recommend working with Drake Homes! It has been a delight working with them on choosing all of the pieces and finishes for our new home. I would have been lost without the guidance of Avery, Mary & Brooke. 👍🏻🥰

Jone Z.

The Drake Homes team of professionals have years of experience in the custom home industry. They listen to the needs of their customers and follow their vision. They offer options while identifying and anticipating additional needs of the homeowner. Customer satisfaction is of paramount importance which shows in their continued growth.

Lea C.

As a design professional, I can truly say Drake Homes nails it in the building process and quality of work!! Building a home is fun, easy and a great experience when working with Drake Homes!!

 

Amanda E.

Avery provides excellent service to everyone she works with. She is heartfelt and compassionate about her work and demonstrates the utmost integrity in everything she does. She is creative and has a true gift for home design. Avery is absolutely an expert in her field and anyone would be fortunate to be her client!

Rowena G.

After doing some research online for a builder, and looking for a VA-friendly company, the name Drake Homes kept showing up. It was the best call I ever made! The whole team has been wonderful, from pre-planning, planning, and financing to the final design, the process has been made much easier with Drake Homes. Bill has been great in listening to what we wanted and getting us there. Then there is our designer, Avery, who is awesome! Great ideas and much help in getting me out of a rut and trying new things! Many thanks to this great family-owned company. We cannot wait until our home is finished!

Dr. Patrick R.

Drake Homes is truly in a league of its own. From the very first consultation to the final walk-through, they exemplify what it means to care deeply about their clients and their craft.

Paige E.

Appreciate y’all greatly! Thankful to have gone through this process with you!

Heidi R.

If you want a home that is built with love, precision, and style, trust Drake Homes. They aren’t just building houses—they’re creating dream homes.