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Starting a new Topsider Home is easier than you think. We offer over 55 years of expertise, from designing a house plan that meets your needs to finding a contractor and acquiring building permits. We are here to assist you every step of the way. Just follow the Seven Easy Steps outlined below. There's never been a better time to get started.
We'll guide you toward a basic design concept and house plan that meets your general design needs, building site requirements and budget. Then we will prepare a no-obligation FREE Cost Estimate, utilizing actual area builder's costs. Just call us Toll Free (in the USA and Canada): 800-941-9801, elsewhere 336-766-9300
Once a design concept and budget are established, our in house design team will turn your ideas into working drawings and blueprints. These are needed to seek firm contractor bids and to obtain financing (if applicable), and the building permit. To begin this phase, you will need to make a small deposit, which in most cases will be 100% credited towards your purchase.
After your design and architectural work is under way, Topsider Homes' Construction Coordination staff will discuss your project with local builders, familiarizing them with the specifics of your home plan and assisting in their preparation of competitive bids.
Topsider Homes will be happy to provide the contact information for lenders with whom we have previously worked. Most lenders will want to talk with you by phone. Once they have pre-qualified you they will explain their requirements and the steps necessary to complete both a construction and permanent mortgage loan.
Topsider Homes' technical staff, consulting engineers and your builder will work together to expedite building permits and other approvals. Once technical data is submitted, building permits are almost always granted for Topsider Homes as fast, if not faster, than for conventional homes.
Some clients order their homes as soon as the basic house plan and design are developed and priced. Others wait until all issues are finalized. Builder availability, weather and production lead times all enter into this decision. We work closely with clients and their builders to accommodate scheduling requirements.
Construction time for your Topsider Home will depend upon many variables, including size and complexity of your houseplan, access to and terrain characteristics of your building site, weather conditions and availability of subcontractors, and so forth. While awaiting the first house shipment most builders prepare their sites and receive advance shipment of foundation materials.
