Our Process
Building a custom home is a journey. Here is every step from your first call to the day you get the keys—clearly mapped so you always know what comes next.
Discovery Call
We learn about your vision, lot, budget, and timeline. You learn how Parker Design works and which services fit your project. No pressure, no obligation.
Design & Plans
Custom floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings drafted in Chief Architect. We refine the design through revisions until it is exactly what you want.
Financing
Secure your construction loan with plans, budget, and schedule in hand. We help prepare the documentation lenders require for owner-builder financing.
Permits
Submit your building permit application with all required documentation. We manage the approval process and address any county or city review comments.
Foundation
Site clearing, excavation, and foundation pour. Whether slab-on-grade or pier-and-beam, every inch is laid according to engineered specifications.
Framing
The skeleton of your home goes up. Walls, roof trusses, and structural elements take shape. This is when you first walk through your home's layout in real life.
Dry-In
Roof installation, exterior sheathing, house wrap, and windows go in. Your home is now protected from the elements, and interior work can begin rain or shine.
FEMP
Fire • Electric • Mechanical • Plumbing
The four major rough-in trades work simultaneously. Fireplace installation, electrical wiring, HVAC ductwork, and plumbing lines are all installed inside the walls before they are closed up.
Insulation
Walls, attic, and crawlspaces are insulated to code. Proper insulation is critical for energy efficiency and comfort in the Texas Hill Country climate.
Drywall
Sheetrock is hung, taped, floated, and textured. Rooms take their final shape. This is the phase where your home starts looking and feeling like a home.
Trim & Paint
Interior and exterior paint, baseboards, crown molding, door casings, and trim carpentry. Cabinets, countertops, and flooring are also installed during this phase.
Finals
Final electrical and plumbing trim-outs, fixtures, appliance installation, hardware, touch-up paint, landscaping, driveway, and final cleaning. Every detail is checked.
Move-In Day
Certificate of Occupancy in hand, final walk-through complete, and keys in your pocket. Welcome home. You built this—and you did it your way.
What You Get at Every Step
With the Consult Build Program, you are never alone. Here is what Parker provides throughout the entire journey.
Automated Scheduling
100+ step schedule with automated dates and lead time warnings.
Budget Tracking
Real-time cost tracking with per-sqft estimates and variance alerts.
Quality Inspections
5 stage inspection checklists to ensure quality at every milestone.
Expert Guidance
Direct access to Ryan Parker plus our AI Construction Consultant.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Every great home starts with a conversation. Schedule your free discovery call and take the first step toward building your dream.