What Is the Process for Building Custom Homes?

November 17, 2022

Most people dream of owning their own home at some point in their lives. For some, that dream becomes a reality when building a custom home. Custom homes are being built all over the world every day. According to MarketWatch, the Midwest region saw the largest growth in new housing starts in the United States with a 32% increase. This experience can seem daunting to those who have never done it before, but with well-executed preparation, it can be a smooth and enjoyable experience. In this blog post, we'll outline the process for building custom homes, as well as provide tips for making the undertaking as smooth as possible. Read on to learn more!

Location and Financing

The process for building custom homes typically begins with finding the perfect piece of land. Once you've found your ideal location, you'll need to secure financing. The cost of a custom home varies depending on a variety of factors, such as the size of the home, the materials used, and the level of customization. It's wise to budget for your project by calculating an estimated cost rate per square foot.

Design and Collaboration

Once you have your finances in order, you'll need to find a reputable builder who can help turn your vision into reality. They'll work with you to create a blueprint of your dream home. This is where you'll decide on things like the layout of the home, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and any special features that you want to have included. Once the blueprint is complete, the builder will obtain the necessary permits and begin construction.

Construction and Moving

The average custom home takes between six and twelve months to build, depending on the size and complexity of the home. During this time, the builder will keep you updated on the progress of the construction and address any concerns that you may have. Once the construction is complete, you'll need to move in and start making your new house a home! This can be both exciting and overwhelming, but with proper planning and preparation, it can be an enjoyable experience.

We hope that this blog post has provided you with some helpful information on the process for building custom homes. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our team at Bob Cook Homes today!

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New Love Under Construction

By Tina Sumpter • December 20, 2025

Are you that person who drives by a beautiful home and says, “one day, I’m going to build my dream home?” Well I’m about to build my dream home and I’m going to open up every aspect of it to show you how it all goes down. The good, bad and the ugly. The fun and not so fun parts, and then there is the changing your mind umpteen times just to go back to your original thought. It is going to be a wild journey so come on in and experience what my life is like for the next 6-9 months. Right now I’m in Indiana for Thanksgiving and had this bright idea to do a blog about my upcoming build. Quick background, my name is Tina Sumpter soon to be Tina Hall. I work for Bob Cook Homes here in Derby, Kansas. Where you have the most captivating sunrises and sunsets, wind is utterly stupid. Trees have a permanent lean because of the vicious winds. Anyway, back to me, I have been with BCH for about 4 years, I dabble in everything to phones, permits, billing, change orders, electrical and trim walk throughs, too much to list, in my days it was called “Girl Friday” (Google it😉). My passion is painting furniture but I put that aside temporarily because honestly that doesn’t pay the bills, it’s just a passion. I was married 32 years, then suddenly I became a widow, now 8 years later, I am going to remarry a lovely young 😉man, Lonny. We both have homes with pasts. But our future together needed to start off on the right path, our path. We looked and looked at homes to buy but it is krazee hard for both of us to find what each other likes. So we decided to build a home. Nothing fancy, but new beginnings. So come along with me on this journey and I hope I do BCH justice, I promise to be honest and show you all the “WTHeck” moments, “for Pete’s-sake, what were you thinking” moments, to “that makes no sense” moments. Going to be an experience to say the least. Ready, set, Go…..