Middendorf Contracting, Inc.

Custom Built Homes

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What Is a Custom-Built Home?
A custom-built home is a one-of-a-kind home designed and constructed specifically for you. Unlike pre-designed modular or pre-built homes, a custom home is created entirely from scratch or heavily modified from an existing plan to match your exact needs, preferences, lifestyle, and budget.

Every detail is chosen by you:

  • Floor plan
  • Room layout & size
  • Exterior design
  • Roofing & siding materials
  • Kitchen & bath design
  • Flooring, lighting, fixtures
  • Energy-efficiency features
  • Garage, porches, decks, and more
Custom homes give you the highest level of flexibility and personalization. If you can imagine it, we can help you design and build it.

The Custom Home Building Process

Clear steps, steady communication, and craftsmanship from start to finish.

  1. 1

    Initial Consultation

    • We meet to discuss your vision, budget, timeline, and essential features.
    • You can bring inspirational photos, sketches, or simply talk through ideas.
  2. 2

    Lot Evaluation

    If you already own land, we visit the site to review:

    • Access and topography
    • Utility availability
    • Setbacks and zoning rules
    • Soil conditions

    If you’re still searching for land, we can help guide you.

  3. 3

    Designing Your Home

    This is where your ideas turn into a plan:

    • We create a custom floor plan or modify an existing one.
    • You choose exterior styles and interior layouts.
    • We use design software to show layouts, elevations, and 3D views.
    • Your home becomes fully personalized before construction even begins.
  4. 4

    Pricing & Contract

    Once the design is finalized, we prepare a detailed estimate covering:

    • Materials
    • Labor
    • Permits
    • Site work
    • Custom features

    When everything is approved, we move into a construction contract.

  5. 5

    Permits & Engineering

    We handle:

    • Construction drawings
    • Engineering requirements
    • Local and state permitting
    • Utility approvals

    Permitting time varies by municipality, but we manage the entire process for you.

  6. 6

    Site Preparation & Foundation

    Before vertical construction begins, we:

    • Clear and grade the land
    • Install driveway access
    • Run utilities
    • Dig and pour the foundation (crawlspace or full basement)

    This step lays the groundwork for everything that follows.

  7. 7

    Home Construction

    Our crew builds your home from the ground up:

    • Framing
    • Roofing
    • Windows & doors
    • Electrical, plumbing & HVAC
    • Insulation
    • Drywall
    • Interior and exterior finishes
    • Cabinetry, flooring, trim & fixtures

    You’ll receive regular updates, walkthroughs, and progress photos.

  8. 8

    Interior Selections

    During construction, you finalize your finishes:

    • Cabinets & countertops
    • Flooring
    • Tile
    • Paint colors
    • Lighting & hardware
    • Exterior details

    We guide you through each choice to keep the design cohesive and within budget.

  9. 9

    Inspections

    Throughout construction, your home undergoes inspections for:

    • Code compliance
    • Structural integrity
    • Safety
    • Mechanical systems

    We coordinate inspections and handle any required adjustments.

  10. 10

    Final Walkthrough

    Once construction is complete:

    • We walk through the home with you
    • Create a final punch list (small adjustments or touchups)
    • Ensure every detail meets our standards and yours
  11. 11

    Move-In & Warranty

    • After the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, you’re ready to move in.
    • We provide warranty info, maintenance tips, and ongoing support.
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