Total Home Solution™ is the exclusive process Riverbend has developed to guide you seamlessly through all the stages of your timber home project. This overview illustrates the entire process and how Riverbend works with you to create your dream home.
Before we begin the process of designing your custom home, there are some important factors for you to consider. Finding that perfect piece of land, determining when you want to build your dream home, and, of course, how you intend to finance it. Here are some things to consider in each of these areas as you begin your custom home journey.
We design your home to fit your site and your needs. When searching for land, here are some factors that impact the design of your timber frame home that you may want to consider.
Creating your dream home takes time and is a process that you don’t want to rush. The process — from design to construction — can vary greatly. Here are some guidelines for your consideration:
2 or More Years Before You Start: Gather ideas and start to develop your design and layout preferences. A lot can change over time, so don’t worry about the details at this point.
1-2 Years Before You Start: If you haven’t already, now is the time to set an overall budget for the cost of the home, purchase land (if you haven’t already), and create a list of must-haves and wants for your design.
When You Are Ready to Start: Once you have executed a Design Development Agreement (DDA) with us, the design process begins in earnest. Your Riverbend team works with you to design your timber frame home based on your vision and your budget.
Once you’re ready to start the design process with Riverbend and have signed a Design Development Agreement (DDA), your design meeting is scheduled. Prior to the meeting:
During the initial design meeting, you and your designer will align your overall budget for the home with your desired square footage, architectural styling, layout, and functionality in order to assess the cost feasibility of your project. The size of the home and its design complexity have the greatest impact on cost. In addition, your build site attributes and the level of finishes significantly affect the total cost of the home.
In the weeks that follow, your designer will create a complete conceptual design and present it to you, including a virtual reality presentation of the exterior and interior of the home. Learn more about our Design Process here.
At this point, our project manager will explain our range of construction solutions available to you, to assist you in determining which solution is best suited to your needs.
When you are satisfied with your conceptual design and the overall estimated cost to build your home and have signed a contract with Riverbend, our architectural designer will prepare a full set of construction drawings, which initiates the pre-construction phase of your project. During this phase, the following steps occur:
After your materials are shipped to your build site, the expert Riverbend crew will arrive and begin the timber frame installation.
Installation of your timber frame structure by our professional crew ensures:
Following installation of the timber frame structure, one of Riverbend’s technical advisors works with your builder to install the SIPs. Constructing with SIPs:
Once the structural shell is erected, you and your builder proceed with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and finish construction. Depending upon the construction solution you choose, your Riverbend project manager can perform a series of inspections to ensure that construction is completed according to the plans and specifications called out in the drawings.
There are many stages during your timber frame home project, and each phase requires unique expertise. Riverbend uses a team approach to maintain a high level of service throughout your project. You’ll have direct access to each member of your team, which includes:
The in-house client representative is your first point of contact and advocate through the entire process.
The designer is responsible for the creation of your conceptual plan and construction drawings.
The project manager manages your timeline, coordinates with you and your builder during construction, and helps you select windows, doors, and other materials at Riverbend’s preferred pricing.
Whether you’re looking for more information or would simply like to learn more about us and our services, don’t hesitate to contact us. Please follow the link below to access our online form or call us at 888.486.2363. We look forward to hearing from you.
