Begin the Journey to Your Own Custom Home with Confidence
Discover the steps, benefits, and craftsmanship that define every Pennebaker home.
Begin the Journey to Your Own Custom Home with Confidence
Discover the steps, benefits, and craftsmanship that define every Pennebaker home.
Top Benefits to Buildinga New Home Today
Building new can give you a more energy efficient home than if you choose an older existing home. HVAC systems and insulation are more efficient today.
Building new can give you a more energy efficient home than if you choose an older existing home. HVAC systems and insulation are more efficient today.
Not only will a new-build home have the latest smart thermostat, fixtures, light switches and other electrical tech, but today’s building materials are much stronger and long-lasting.
Equity is the difference in what a home is worth versus what you owe on the loan. With new construction, often the cost to build is less than the fair market value of the finished home, thereby giving the owner instant equity.
The Pennebaker Homes Process — Personalized. Transparent. Built Around You.
Building a custom home is a big decision—and at Pennebaker Homes, we make the process clear, collaborative, and confidence-inspiring from start to finish. Here’s what to expect when you partner with us:
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Initial Consultation: Vision & Fit
We start with a conversation. Whether you already have a lot or are just beginning to explore your options, this first meeting helps us understand your goals, timeline, and priorities.
What Happens
- Discuss your vision, lifestyle needs, and budget range
- Review your lot or explore land acquisition options
- Outline how our custom home process works
- Identify early considerations
Client Involvement:
This is a two-way conversation—we’re here to listen, advise, and ensure there’s a strong mutual fit
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Design & Planning: Shaping Your Home
Every great home starts with a thoughtful design. We guide you through every decision, making the process feel creative, not overwhelming
What Happens
- Collaborate with you and your architect or one of our trusted design partners
- Translate your ideas into a detailed home design (layout, elevations, materials)
- Create a project roadmap with realistic timelines and milestones
- Provide early cost estimates and refine based on feedback
Unique to Pennebaker
- Close collaboration with in-house designers or vetted partners – you may use your own as well
- Transparent budgeting and clear expectations from the start
Client Involvement:
You’ll approve layout concepts, materials, and finishes—with our guidance at every step.
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Build Phase: Turning Plans into Reality
With plans finalized and permits in hand, we move into construction—led personally by your builder.
What Happens
- Site preparation and foundation work
- Structural framing and systems installation (plumbing, electrical, HVAC)
- Interior and exterior finishes (flooring, cabinetry, paint, roofing, etc.)
- Regular site walkthroughs and progress updates
- Quality control checks at every stage
Unique to Pennebaker
- Your builder remains your direct point of contact
- Fewer concurrent projects means more focus on your home
- Long-standing relationships with trusted trades ensure consistency and craftsmanship
Client Involvement:
We provide progress reports, walkthroughs, and milestone reviews. You’ll have clear visibility and decision points along the way.
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Handoff: Welcome Home
When your home is ready, we conduct a final walkthrough and ensure every detail meets your expectations.
What Happens
- Final inspection and punch list completion
- New home orientation (systems, features, maintenance tips)
- Handover of keys, documents, warranties, and a personal thank-you
Client Involvement:
You’ll do a detailed walk-through with us to ensure everything is exactly as expected.
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Post-Move Support
Even after move-in, we’re still just a call away. We stand behind our work with builder-backed warranties and a commitment to your long-term satisfaction.
Your Homebuilding Journey, Simplified from Start to Finish
A clear timeline that guides you through every phase—from consultation to handoff—ensuring transparency, quality, and confidence at each step.
Consultation
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1-2 weeks
Key Milestones are Site review, scope discussion
Design & Planning
02
4-8+ weeks
Key Milestones are Floorplans, permits, selections
Build
03
6-10+ Months
Handoff
04
1 Week
Note:
Timelines vary based on complexity, location, permitting, and homeowner availability.
Your Homebuilding Journey, Simplified from Start to Finish
A clear timeline that guides you through every phase—from consultation to handoff—ensuring transparency, quality, and confidence at each step.
Consultation
01
1-2 weeks
Key Milestones are Site review, scope discussion
Design & Planning
02
4-8+ weeks
Key Milestones are Floorplans, permits, selections
Build
03
6-10+ Months
Handoff
04
1 Week
Key Milestones are Final walkthrough, orientation
Note:
Timelines vary based on complexity, location, permitting, and homeowner availability.
Our greatest achievements aren’t just our projects—they’re the relationships and trust we’ve built along the way.
Michael & Connie
Michigan
Thank you for helping us build this most recent house and of course, two others!
Thanks for always taking our calls (for even the littlest things) and for the numerous favors you’ve done for us in the past. We’ll be forever grateful.