So you’ve survived the initial consultation without breaking into a cold sweat, you’ve dazzled us with your dream-home ideas, and you’ve even started imagining where you’ll put the stand mixer you swear you’ll use more often. What happens next?
Welcome to the Proposal & Project Outline Phase—the stage where Andries Builders takes all your ideas, hopes, must-haves, absolutely-nots, and “yes, but only if the budget allows it,” and turns them into a clear, organized, beautifully practical roadmap for your future home.
This isn’t just paperwork, it’s your blueprint to a peace of mind. Let’s break it all down, one digestible chunk at a time.
Turning Your Wish List into a Plan (That Actually Works)
During your initial consultation, you probably threw a lot at us—floor plans, kitchen dreams, “spa-worthy bathrooms,” requests for dog showers, and maybe even a slide from the upstairs loft (don’t worry, you’re not the first to ask).
The Proposal Phase is where we sift through everything and create:
- A draft scope of work
- A layout that makes sense for your lot
- A plan that actually fits building code and your lifestyle
- A realistic alignment with your budget
It’s when your ideas get real-world legs.
The Numbers Become Friends, Not Fears
Budget time doesn’t have to feel like a horror movie soundtrack.
The proposal outlines estimated costs for the major components of your build—everything from foundation and framing to finishes and fixtures. We break it down clearly so you understand exactly where your budget is going and why. You won’t see any mysterious line items like:
- “Miscellaneous magic: $7,000”
- “Other stuff we’ll explain later, maybe”
Nope. We believe in transparency. (And magic is free. You're welcome.)
A Timeline That Doesn’t Make Your Head Spin
Once the proposed scope and budget are mapped out, we give you a project outline with a realistic timeline. This isn’t the HGTV version where an entire house appears in 42 minutes. This is:
- Thoughtful
- Practical
- Tailored around weather, logistics, materials, and craftsmanship
It gives you a clear picture of how your build will progress, including milestone moments like:
- Groundbreaking
- Framing day
- Drywall day (the day your home suddenly feels real)
- Selections & walkthroughs
- Final touches and inspections
Your Chance to Tweak, Edit, and Question Everything
Think of the proposal as a “first draft”—you get to review it, markup-style.
- Want to upgrade the kitchen island?
- Thinking about adding more windows?
- Wondering if the bonus room really needs to stay a bonus room?
This is your moment! We walk through every detail with you—no rush, no pressure, no confusing jargon. By the time we move forward, you’ll feel confident, clear, and excited about the next steps.
When You Say “Yes,” the Real Fun Begins
Once you approve the proposal and outline, we move into the selections meeting, permitting, and prep for construction.
This is the part where Pinterest meets reality.
Where ideas become materials.
Where the team starts rolling up their sleeves and turning your dream home into something you can actually walk into.
Why This Phase Matters
Because it sets the stage for everything that comes next. A strong proposal and project outline means:
- No surprise costs
- No mystery processes
- No misaligned expectations
- No “Wait... that’s not what I pictured!” moments
It’s clarity, confidence, and communication—exactly what you deserve when building a custom home. At Andries Builders, we don’t just hand you a proposal and say “good luck.”
We walk through it with you, step-by-step, question-by-question, decision-by-decision, until it feels perfect. Because this isn’t just a project. It’s your home. And its story starts right here—on paper, with a plan that’s as thoughtful and custom as the house we’re about to build for you.