If you’ve ever walked into a car dealership, a mattress store, or even a gym membership orientation, you might have some feelings about “consultations.” But fear not! At Andries Builders, the initial consultation is the complete opposite of overwhelming. No pressure. No jargon tornado. No “sign today or lose the deal of the century.”

Think of it more like sitting at a cozy table with people who genuinely want to know how you live, what you love, and how to build a home that doesn’t just look nice—but makes your life easier. Let’s take a peek inside exactly what to expect.

Tell Us Your Vision (Dream Big—We Love It)

Your consultation starts with you talking and us listening. Yes, really listening—not the polite nodding people do when they’re mentally choosing dinner.

We’ll ask questions like:

  • “Describe your ideal day in your new home.”
  • “Do you entertain? Need privacy? Hate doing dishes but love storage?”
  • “Are you a cozy-cottage person, a clean-lines-modern person, or a ‘give me a Pinterest palace’ person?”

You’d be amazed how much these little details shape a home’s layout. If you want a kitchen big enough for Thanksgiving and spontaneous dance battles, we’re going to make that part of the blueprint.

We Talk Budget—But Without Stress Sweats

Money talk doesn’t have to be awkward. At Andries Builders, our goal is to help you understand what’s realistic, what’s optional, and what’s totally possible.

We’ll walk you through:

  • General construction costs
  • Where upgrades make the biggest impact
  • What can be phased in later
  • How your budget aligns with the home you want

We’re transparent because surprises are fun for birthdays—not home builds.

Explore Your Land or Lot (If You Already Have One)

If you’ve already got land picked out, awesome—we’ll talk about orientation, access, utilities, slope, soil, and all the stuff you don’t want to think about but we love thinking about.

If you don’t have land yet—equally awesome. We’ll help you understand what to look for so you don’t accidentally buy the pretty lot that secretly drains like a cereal bowl.

Talk Design Style, Lifestyle Needs & Must-Haves

This is the fun part—like designing your dream home but without the stress of 57 conflicting Pinterest boards.

We’ll help you sort out:

  • Your top “must-haves”
  • Your “nice-to-haves”
  • And the “if I win the lottery” features

You should know this is a no judgment zone. Heated towel racks or built-in dog wash stations might be your thing.

Understand the Andries Process

We’ll walk you through our timeline—from design to estimates to selections to the magic day construction begins.

By the end of the consultation, you’ll know:

  • What happens next
  • When each step happens
  • Who you’ll be working with
  • And how we keep everything organized and clear

No mysteries. No black boxes. Just a smooth, structured building experience.

The Biggest Takeaway? We’re Here to Build Your Home—Not Force You Into Ours.

The purpose of the initial consultation is simple: To see if we’re a great fit for each other and to set you up for a home-building journey that’s exciting, clear, and even fun! You’ll leave the meeting feeling informed, supported, and one giant step closer to the home you’ve been dreaming about. And the best part? You don’t need to bring anything except your ideas. No measurements. No mood boards. No diagrams scribbled on napkins.