How We Build
A predictable process for an unpredictable thing.
Building a custom home is one of the largest decisions you’ll make. Our seven-step process is built to remove the surprises and keep you in the loop at every milestone.
01
Discovery Consultation
We sit down to understand your vision, lifestyle, must-haves, and budget. No commitment — just a real conversation about what you're building toward.
02
Design & Planning
Our in-house design team translates your goals into floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings. We refine until it feels exactly right on paper.
03
Lot & Site Work
Whether you bring a lot or we help you find one, we evaluate site conditions, handle permits, and prepare the land for construction.
04
Pre-Construction Pricing
Detailed specifications, allowances, and a transparent fixed-price contract — so there are no surprises mid-build.
05
Construction
A dedicated project manager guides every phase. Weekly site meetings, photo updates, and a single point of contact from foundation to finish.
06
Walkthrough & Move-In
We hand you the keys after a thorough quality walkthrough. Every detail is checked twice, because the first impression should be your best one.
07
1-Year Warranty & Beyond
We stand behind every home with a comprehensive warranty and a builder relationship that doesn't end at closing.
Timeline
What to expect, when.
Every project is different, but most Touchstone custom homes follow a similar cadence from first conversation to move-in day.
Pre-Construction
8–16
weeks
Discovery, design, lot evaluation, specifications, and contract.
Construction
8–12
months
Foundation through final finishes, with weekly walkthroughs and updates.
Move-In & Warranty
1+
year
Final walkthrough, key handoff, and a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
Investment
How custom home pricing actually works.
Custom homes don’t come with a sticker price. Every project is shaped by lot conditions, square footage, finish level, and the choices you make during design — so a square-foot quote at the start would be misleading.
What we promise is a transparent process: detailed specifications, real allowances, and a fixed-price contract before we break ground — and a candid conversation about budget on the very first call.
Most of our new builds start in the high six figures. The rest is up to you.
Financing & Construction Loans
Local lenders who understand custom construction.
We work alongside several Omaha-area lenders who specialize in construction-to-permanent loans for custom homes. We’re happy to introduce you, walk through draw schedules, and answer questions about how construction financing differs from a traditional mortgage.
Start the conversation
Tell us about the home you’re ready to build.
A short discovery call to talk through your vision, timeline, and the lot you have in mind. No commitment.