Our Process

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PHASE 1: DRAFTING CONSULTATION

Before having plans drawn up, Carroll Construction makes a plan for your needs & budget. Then, while the construction plans are being drafted, we provide expert guidance to steer the plans toward your goals so that you avoid the common pitfalls!

GET PRE-APPROVED WITH YOUR LENDER

Research lenders to find the best rate and terms for your budget. We would be happy to recommend preferred partners.

CONFIRM BUDGET AND SCOPE

During our initial meeting, we’ll determine your needs and budget to guide the design process.

BEGIN DRAFTING THE PLANS

You’ll meet with a preferred draftsman or architect to start designing your home.

PLAN REVIEWS UNTIL FINALIZED

As the plans are developed, we’ll provide guidance to steer your designs toward your budget and goals.

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Conduct Your Own Feasibility Review

A feasibility review is an essential tool that allows you to determine answers to the critical aspects of building a new home, including the overall budget, style of your home, types of amenities, and the ideal location to build. Download our Feasibility Review Checklist to start planning today!

Choosing Rural Land or a Neighborhood Lot

Choosing Rural Land or a Neighborhood Lot

When building a new house, one of the biggest decisions to make is if buying land in a Rural Area or a lot in an Established Subdivision. Read how that one choice can impact several other key decisions of the planning and design stages of construction. LEARN MORE about the Pros & Cons of your choice of land.

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Select Your Home’s Exterior Style

An important aspect of the Feasibility Review is to narrow down the style of home you want. To help clarify your options, we’ve compiled some of the popular home styles that influence most Louisiana home buyers. The majority of designs in our area can be classified as “Acadian Style”. VIEW POPULAR STYLES

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Warning Signs When Hiring a Homebuilder

To help you avoid being taken advantage of by shady contractors, we have compiled a short list of warning signs to look for when interviewing builders so that you know how to spot a deal that is just too good to be true. Read this educational resource from Robert Carroll of Carroll Construction.

Basics of Construction Loans

The Basics About Construction Loans

Read this article to learn about typical financing terms, structuring payments for the loan, and popular types of construction loans. Plus, you’ll learn about the documents needed to apply for a construction loan. Read this free article from the experts at Carroll Construction!

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PHASE 2: BASELINE QUOTE

This phase involves establishing the baseline specifications to check your plans with current market rates. We apply a standard set of finishes to a detailed quote to give you an idea of what your home design may cost.

DEVELOP BASELINE SPECIFICATIONS

To ensure there are no surprises, we will create a baseline set of specifications to build upon during the custom selections phase.

PERFORM TAKEOFF

Our estimator will do a thorough takeoff of all the materials necessary to build your home.

MEET TO REVIEW BASELINE PRICE

You’ll review the specifics of everything included in your baseline price with your project manager.

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Bidding the Construction Work

This free article from Carroll Construction is a very handy reference guide to help you understand what to expect during the time-intensive process of bidding the construction work. READ THE ARTICLE

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How to Obtain an ACCURATE Quote for a Custom Home

This free article from Carroll Construction explains the steps required to obtain an accurate quote for a custom home (from your Design Build Company or Contractor) so you avoid that “bait and switch” feeling that occurs far too often in the early phases of construction. READ THE FREE ARTICLE

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PHASE 3: DESIGN SELECTIONS

Our expert design consultant will travel along with you to assist in finding the custom fixtures, materials, and other selections that will fit both your taste and budget.

REVIEW DESIGNER CHOICE AND BUILDER CHOICE OPTIONS

For a faster experience, our project portal will be pre-populated with curated selections specific
to your home based upon the most popular current trends that match your set budget. You will
also be able to choose from several energy and performance-enhancing options for your home.

IN-PERSON SELECTIONS MEETINGS

If there are still options you wish to customize further, our in-house Design Consultant will accompany you to various suppliers to help you make the custom selections.

ON-SITE VISIT

You and your Project Manager meet at your property to assess the home site & determine logistics.

FINALIZE SELECTIONS

Once all options are reviewed & considered, final choices are made on your custom selections.

SIGN YOUR AGREEMENT & PLANS

You have one last meeting with your Design Consultant & Project Manager to review and sign off on everything.

CLOSE ON YOUR CONSTRUCTION LOAN

At this point, your appraisal should be complete and you can close on the construction loan with your lender.

COMPLETE THE DIRT WORK

Complete your dirt pad and perform the compaction tests to ensure it is stable enough to support your foundation.

PERMITTING AND JOB REVIEW

We begin the permitting process and also begin sending notices to subcontractors and suppliers.

The 3 Keys to Designing Beautiful Spaces When Building a Custom Home

The 3 Keys to Designing Beautiful Spaces When Building a Custom Home

Carroll Construction shares the three major focus points that are critical to a successful design that, when approached in the proper order, can propel you toward your final product. READ THE ARTICLE

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Consider the Amenities for Your New Home

When considering the appliances, fixtures, and general amenities of your new home, use this short-list of features as a reference guide to spark your imagination! READ THE ARTICLE

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Obtaining the Financing & Signing the Contracts

Get insight on searching for and securing financing for new home construction once the written estimate from your builder has been received. READ THIS FREE ARTICLE

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PHASE 4: HOME CONSTRUCTION

Watch your plans & dreams come to life as we build your new home.

WATCH YOUR HOME COME TO LIFE

Follow the progress through regular updates posted to your personalized online construction portal.

FINAL WALKTHROUGH

You and your Project Manager will tour the home and thoroughly assess the project, detailing any outstanding items or issues.

HANDOVER MEETING

You’ll review your warranty program and take ownership of the keys to your new Carroll Construction home!

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Knocking Out the Fear of Punch Lists

This article covers the common reasons punch lists are a major source of fear and frustration for homeowners and builders and outlines ways to ensure the punch list is used properly. READ THE ARTICLE

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Your Personalized Project Management Tool

Carroll Construction provides a customized online portal for each client to track everything related to their construction project: selections, upgrades, financial decisions, questions, documents, photos, and more! LEARN MORE

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IMPORTANT LOAN CONSIDERATIONS

Your budget is the foundation for every other decision you will make while preparing to build a home because it provides context for what is possible. Most people attempt to answer the question of “What is my budget?” by simply deciding how much they would be comfortable spending. Unfortunately, while this is a crucial part of the process, it ignores the rest of the picture. We advise our clients to answer the following questions in the order below. However, if you are self-financing the project, skip to question #3.

1. How much will a financial institution lend me?

This sets what we refer to as your Maximum Loan Amount.

2. What type of loan will I need?

This is where many people get confused because if you ask the wrong questions when interviewing lenders, you’ll get vastly different answers. We recommend reviewing the information in this article on the loan type you will need before meeting with your lending candidates.

3. How much am I willing to spend?

Just because a lender is will to lend up to your Maximum Loan Amount, this does not mean you will be willing to borrow and spend that amount. Consider the monthly payments as a starting point and adjust your Budget amount from there. Your chosen lender can help you with this.

4. What can I reasonably expect to build for what I am willing to spend?

This answer will come from a qualified builder during your preliminary meeting. Be prepared to discuss your budget so that the builder can help you get a better idea of what size home to design to meet your goals.

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