Our Process
A custom home takes years. The clearest way to make those years manageable is to lay out exactly what happens, in what order, and what will be asked of you at each stage.
Phase by Phase
Timelines vary by property and jurisdiction. The sequence does not.
We meet, walk the property if it is already yours, and talk candidly about the vision, the timeline, and the budget. If we are not the right builder for the project, we will say so and point you toward someone who is.
We join your design team and begin pricing the project as it develops, reviewing constructability, assessing the site, and building the schedule. This phase determines whether the rest of the project goes well.
We support the design team through plan check, design review, and any agency coordination the jurisdiction requires, while finalizing subcontractor scopes and awarding trades.
Demolition where required, grading, utilities, foundations, and framing. This is where tolerances are established that every subsequent trade depends on.
Roofing, waterproofing, windows, and exterior finishes close the building in, while mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low voltage systems are installed and inspected.
Cabinetry, stairs, stone, tile, flooring, paint, lighting, and hardware. The visible craftsmanship of the home is installed by the trades we have worked with the longest.
Pools, decks, outdoor kitchens, planting, and site finishes complete the property. Coordinating this scope with interior finish protects both.
We complete the punch list, commission the systems, walk the home with you, and deliver the documentation package. Then we stay reachable.
Your Role
A custom home is a collaboration. These are the moments where owner input keeps the project moving.
Selections have deadlines driven by lead times. We give you a decision calendar early so choices never become emergencies.
When a change carries cost, we bring it to you with options and pricing. Quick, informed answers keep the schedule intact.
If something concerns you, tell us early. Nearly every problem on a job site is easier to solve the week it appears.
Process Questions
A ground up custom home in a coastal community typically runs between sixteen and thirty months from the start of construction, depending on size, complexity, and the level of finish.
Design and permitting happen before that window begins. In jurisdictions such as Coronado and the California Coastal Commission review areas, entitlement alone can take a year or longer. We give you a realistic calendar early rather than an optimistic one.
Both approaches work. Many clients arrive with an architect and interior designer already engaged, and we integrate into that team. Others ask us to recommend design professionals whose work suits the project and the site.
In either case we prefer to join the conversation early. A builder involved during design can flag cost and constructability issues while they are still inexpensive to solve.
Yes. Laurcon Development holds California contractor license number 839482, carries a contractor bond, and maintains general liability and workers compensation coverage. Certificates are provided to every client and to any lender or association that requires them.
You can verify our license status at any time through the Contractors State License Board.
We build a detailed line item budget during preconstruction and track it against actual cost throughout the project. You receive regular reporting that shows where the budget stands, not a summary at the end.
Changes are documented in writing with a price and a schedule impact before any work proceeds. No client should ever be surprised by an invoice.
Begin
Every Laurcon project begins with a conversation about the land, the vision, and the budget. There is no obligation and no pressure, only an honest read on what it will take to build well.