Our process

The custom home building process

Building custom homes in Houston is exciting, and we love helping people plan the perfect house. Whether you can envision exactly what you want or you need a little help along the way, Alleanza is here to manage the logistics of the building and pricing process so you can focus on the fun part — selecting all the unique things you want, and making your dreams come true.

The process can be mystifying, and we specialize in minimizing the confusion to make it enjoyable, efficient, and predictable. It breaks down into three phases.

Alleanza Custom Homesbuild timeline

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Phase one

Signing

It all starts with talking about what you want. We'll discuss budget and initial price ranges. Custom home building has a lot of variables, so the price range narrows the further along we get. We'll put together a blueprint and look at some of the other homes we've created, so you can get ideas and point out what you love and what you don't. You'll have the opportunity to talk to our references and get to know what it's like to move through the process.

Then we start designing. You talk to our architects and choose the one who best understands your vision. For a $5,000–$10,000 deposit — credited to your account once you sign on with us — we manage the building consultations during the design phase so that both you and your architect stay on budget and understand the construction logistics involved in each decision. This collaboration ensures there are no surprises.

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Phase two

Prepping

Once you have a floor plan, you'll decide if you want to move forward. You'll get a final price and sign a contract. We use two contract types: a fixed price — a set cost with a handful of allowances for the detail decisions — or a cost-plus model, which gives you more pricing flexibility. Both offer opportunities for savings, and we'll talk through the best fit for you.

We'll also take care of the engineering, city permits, and HOA approvals.

Phase three

Construction

At last — the building begins. Depending on what we're creating for you, the typical build time is approximately 14 months. The entire process, from the time you make a decision to the time we hand over the keys, is about 18 to 24 months.

We don't forget about you after the home is built. Once it's ready, we host an open house so you can meet your new neighbors and show off your new home to friends and family. We handle any emergencies that come up, and we inspect the property 30–60 days and a full year after you've moved in. Our lifetime guarantee ensures we covered all the bases — and that you're happy living in one of our homes.

During your build

You'll never wonder where things stand

Every client gets a private portal — progress, weekly photos from the site, selections and deadlines, your draw schedule, and a direct line to Shawn. Constant communication isn't a promise we make; it's a system we run.

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