Donohoe Custom Homes works to create your dreams with an emphasis on sustainability and client satisfaction. Donohoe Custom Homes works to create your dreams with an emphasis on sustainability and our clients’ health. We commit ourselves to completing custom homes that exceed expectations while being both on time and on budget. Every project brings new lessons and strategies that we carry forward.
Still our team members are encouraged to continually keep learning and growing professionally. Donohoe Custom Homes ensures our team is on the cutting edge of building techniques and innovative technologies. We believe the extensive experience of our teams are the reason we build beautiful homes while paying complete attention to every detail. Our Build Process
Before anything else, Donohoe Custom Homes focuses on having complete communication with our clients. We want to know exactly what you want so we can aim to give you a home you will love. We also believe it is essential for the homeowner to be kept up to date with the building process and to know the detailed planning schedule. You will know what is expected and what will be accomplished on a regular basis. We will meet for the project tasks and design questions together to allow for the best use of your time and to maximize project efficiency. Donohoe Custom Homes will provide timelines for the construction of the home. We will also ask you to attend walk-throughs where you can give input on important decisions and approvals. Throughout the entire process, it is our goal to provide complete communication so you feel in the loop with the construction phases and the use of your money and time. Above anything else, Donohoe Custom Homes aims to bring you a custom home that reflects your personality and desires. We want your home to be one you can enjoy for many years. Building Your Dream Home
It’s your sanctuary, your comfort zone and your proudest reflection of your hard work and personality. Living in a place that meets every one of your architectural and design desires is an amazing feeling. However, getting that place built is not always the easiest process. In order to have a smooth and enjoyable building process with results you love, it helps to be familiar with the steps involved. The budget is where it all begins. Having builders pummel your budget is one of the most discouraging parts of trying to build a house. To help prevent unexpected surprises and budget busting design elements we encourage our clients to meet with us along with the designer and the architect early in the process. So rather than spending money without understanding why, we look into every detail of where the money will be allocated for your home. From lighting fixtures to a front patio, it’s important to be aware of the costs and the material you’re paying for. By bringing our team into the process early many cost issues can be avoided altogether by incorporating value engineering. Our job is to implement the vision you, your architect and designer have all the while honoring your budget. We will develop a construction budget based on the architect’s plans for your home. Once you receive the initial budget, make sure to completely look it over and understand the breakdown of pricing. After you have reviewed everything in depth, talk to us about any questions, concerns, plans, pricing, alterations and other options. Unfortunately, building your perfect home could be more expensive than you hoped. However, there are different ways to achieve your goals by looking into different materials and designs. Once we go over the initial construction budget with you, we will then go back to the architect to discuss the changes. Your budget may change and alter throughout the process. It’s important to be flexible and understand why certain changes need to be made. Building custom homes is not an exact science. We like to have most, if not all, of the decisions made about the materials you will use for your home before we even break ground so we can provide a more accurate timeframe for when your home will be completed. It’s important to have a full discussion and understanding about the building time. It’s essential to be in complete communication with your construction supervisor for the entire process. This person will be responsible for making sure the design, construction and finishing touches reflect your taste and personality. At Donohoe Custom Homes, we make that communication as easy as. Overall, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Let your builder, architect and designer know your expectations when it comes to money, time and your vision. Once you are clear about what you want and how much time and money you’re willing to spend, your dream home will come much easier and you’ll truly appreciate why at Donohoe Custom Homes … the excitement is building! Donohoe Custom Homes provides exceptional quality general contracting and construction management services. When it comes to building your new project, you want a general contractor that cares as much about professional management as it does about construction. Donohoe Custom Homes does more than just oversee the assemblage of “bricks and mortar.” From quality control and attention to detail, to schedule and budget monitoring, you can be sure Donohoe Custom Homes will meet the cost and time requirements of your project. Our design sensitivity goes hand in hand with our construction expertise. From basic home improvements to complete design builds, we have all the capabilities to complete your home project. Whatever you have in mind for your construction needs, Donohoe Custom Homes has the knowledge and experience to do the job right and guarantee our customers satisfaction. At Donohoe Custom Homes we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of craftsmanship and are always courteous and professional on the job. We keep the work site clean and safe, and ensure that you are kept up to date on the progress of your home construction project. With Donohoe Custom Homes, you have access to a full range of services. We know we have the skills to take care of all your house building needs, and we’ll be able to manage your project from start to finish. From drafting home designs and finalizing house plans to the completed construction and all the finishing touches, Donohoe Custom Homes is the general contractor you can count on to get the job done. If you have a residential construction project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa or surrounding areas, contact us. We would love to discuss your project with you and help you build your dream home.
