Our Services
We provide multiple options to meet our clients individualized needs and timeline demands.
Custom New Home Construction
Ultimate Personalization on Your Homesite
With our Design-Build Custom Home approach, you have freedom to customize and design all aspects of your dream home. From design until construction complete, you will be involved every step of the way.
We understand this process looks different for each of our clients. You may already have your homesite secured and design team in place or you may want assistance in finding the right property and design team to build your customized home. Whichever the case may be, we can assist in the process to ensure the process of building your customized dream home is well planned, well executed and enjoyable.
There are four phases to the new construction process.
1. Property Selection
2. Pre-construction services
3. Construction Phase
4. Completion Phase
Property Selection Services:
In the property selection phase, there are numerous items which can ultimately have an impact on how large of a home can be built, where it can be built, what design features can be incorporated and even whether the property is buildable or allows for renovatations. Because of this it is important to work with a professional. We work to help educate our clients and agents on building codes, zoning codes as well as FEMA regulations in flood zones to ensure our clients are making the best decision possible in the property selection phase.
Pre-Construction Services:
Blue Water Custom Homes utilizes numerous technologies, partnerships and process in the pre-construction phase to ensure every component of a project is understood and planned for prior to breaking ground. This process can include helping our clients assemble their design team, as well as value engineering, budgeting, planning, and scheduling.
Construction Services:
We partner with the areas leading trade-partners to deliver a high-quality product to our clients. We also use online software to update and communicate with our client’s every step of the way.
Completion Process:
Upon completion of the home, we work with vendors and trade partners to deliver a turnkey home. By working with the clients in the final months of the project we work to reduce the final punch list. In the final stages of the project, the home is professionally cleaned and delivered to the client to enjoy for years to come.
Property Selection
Let us assist you in finding the perfect homesite
Whether you have a specific homesite in mind or need assistance in finding the ideal lot to build your home, our team can help find and secure the perfect lot for your dream home.
Blue Water Custom Homes’ President and Owner, Brett Smith, is also our in-house Realtor, allowing for smooth and simple transactions.
In the property selection phase, there are numerous items which can ultimately have an impact on how large of a home can be built, where it can be built, what design features can be incorporated and even whether the property is buildable or allows for renovations. Because of this it is important to work with a professional. We work to help educate our clients and agents on building codes, zoning codes as well as FEMA regulations in flood zones to ensure our clients are making the best decision possible in the property selection phase.
With many areas of Sarasota having flood zones, it is imperative to understand the in and outs of construction related restrictions while building or renovating within a flood zone. Oftentimes, older homes which reside in flood zones are non-conforming which means, that renovations can either be limited or impossible based on FEMA regulations. It is extremely important to complete proper due diligence prior to purchasing a home or lot within a flood zone.
When you allow our team to both find your lot and build your home, you can work directly with our team to ensure the lot is buildable, cost-efficient and compatible with your vision and expectations of your dream home.
Pre-Construction Management
Determining the feasibility of a construction project and understanding costs
Blue Water Custom Homes utilizes numerous technologies, partnerships and process in the pre-construction phase to ensure every component of a project is understood and planned for prior to breaking ground. This process can include helping our clients procure the right homesite, assembling of their design team, as well as value engineering, budgeting, planning, and scheduling.
Lot Procurement – If you are in need of procuring a lot, Blue Water Custom Homes can assist you.
Lot Due Diligence – We can provide assistance with surveys, elevation certificates, environmental studies and geotechnical surveys of your property prior to construction by working with some of our trade partners.
Design Team Assembly – Blue Water Custom Homes works with many leading architects, designers, and engineers in the area. Let us assist you with this process and find the best option for your budget and goals.
Pre-budgeting – Utilizing historical data from previous projects we can assist with budgeting prior to design to ensure a plan that is designed within the budget.
Value Engineering – During the design process, we can assist with material selections and building methods to help bring your project within budget.
Project Bidding – Once all of the above is completed. We are able to accurately takeoff materials and project costs.
Permitting –We will assemble necessary documents, product approvals and all pertinent information necessary in order to submit for all building permits. Permit application would be submitted upon bid and contract approval.
Move-In Ready Homes
Our Exceptionally Built Homes
Blue Water Custom Homes offers a proven track record in delivering high quality, exceptionally-built Model homes.
Each floor-plan is meticulously crafted by our team. Our construction management team then makes certain that all aspects of the build meet our unrivaled standards and expectations, while our design team makes certain that all selections and finishes remain desirable and sought-after.
This approach is the ultimate option for those on timeline demands or eager to move-in quickly.
Renovations
Additions, Renovations and Repairs
Renovating a home takes a separate set of skills than new construction. Understanding how to blend existing finishes to ensure a seamless renovation requires a thorough review process. We believe in the value of prior proper planning in both new construction and renovation projects. Our renovation projects have three phases. pre-renovation process, renovation process and the completion process.
1. Pre-Renovation Phase
2. Construction Phase
3. Completion Phase
Pre-renovation Process:
Our team will complete a thorough review of the existing conditions utilizing field measuring techniques to allow us to fully document the existing conditions. Working with our clients we work through options and selections to ensure a well-planned renovation project.
Renovation Process:
During this process we begin with demolition of the selected items. It is best practice, when financially feasible to start with a blank slate for a renovation process. Removing all finishes and walls in the renovation area allows us to start fresh with plumb square and level walls and floors. We work by establishing control lines and benchmark elevations to ensure old, sloppy work is removed and replaced. Throughout this process we are offering solutions and options to our clients when it comes to not only finishes, but mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as structural upgrades to ensure their greatest investment is maintained and will last for years to come. Throughout this process we conduct a series of in-process reviews to ensure each step is completed with accuracy and detail in order to delivery a quality project at the end of the process.
Completion Process:
Upon completion of the renovation, we work with vendors and trade partners to deliver a turnkey home. By working with the clients in the final months of the project we work to reduce the final punch list be providing a myriad of protective products to protect each finish in the home from being damaged. In the final stages of the project, all protective products are removed and the home is professionally cleaned and delivered to the client to enjoy for years to come.
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