Building a custom home around Tampa Bay is a journey and an experience that many people dream of embarking on throughout their entire lives. Some people think you need to purchase a plot of land in order to build their dream home, and most home builders will only build on new lots. At LaBram Homes, we’re proud to be able to help people build even if there’s an existing home on the lot.
Tearing Down the Stress
Building a custom home should be an enjoyable experience. It’s literally building a physical version of you and your family’s dream home. A lot of home builders send you on a bit of a goose chase trying to get certain things accomplished prior to their ability to build. Our wide network of partners allows us to smoothly execute a custom home build project, whether you’ve got an empty lot or a home is already on the lot.
When we say we’re there every step of the way, we really mean it. From start to finish, we’ve got you covered and we’ll educate you along the way so you can make informed decisions on your journey to being custom home owners.
Site Preparation
Our construction process starts with site preparation. We begin with a site survey of your lot to determine the current status, what’s needed, and then prioritize and plan the next steps.
Depending on the current site or lot, what’s necessary to complete this process will vary.
During this survey, we look at a ton of different factors:
- Topography (i.e. soil type, trees, plants, pools or natural bodies of water, etc.)
- Lot corners and lines
- Existing buildings or structures
- Underground infrastructures
- Possible hazardous materials
- Nearby natural environments
- And much more!
Since not all lots are the same, each site survey will be different and the process to prep each site for building will be unique. Our team is happy to work with you to get you closer to your dream custom home build.
A Lot Goes Into Prepping a Lot
Sites may need to be leveled with a bulldozer or backhoe prior to building. Some lots have a lot of trees that make it difficult to build. At LaBram Homes we’re able to do a survey of these trees to identify if these trees are able to be removed, and we adhere to the Florida’s Federally Listed Plant Species list to ensure endangered or threatened trees aren’t taken down.
Other lots may already have a pre-existing house on it. In order to get a demolition, many factors need to be addressed and handled. Our team is educated on these processes and we’re proud to work with expert demolition partners who ensure a smooth sailing experience when tearing down homes.
Let’s Get Started
Beginning construction is an exciting time. We will walk you through the design build process step by step. Our process makes building a custom home easy and enjoyable. If you have any questions, your project manager will work with you to get answers. We will keep you informed, included and engaged in your custom home building process.
When you’re ready to get started on designing your custom home, contact us and set an appointment for your initial meeting. Our team is ready to help make your dream a reality.
