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The first step is to purchase a lot. Westover Construction, Inc. would be happy to help you locate a lot or to refer you to a local realtor. After you have purchased your land, you need to have blueprints drawn.

Typically, Westover Construction, Inc. is ready to begin construction as soon as you are ready, the final blueprints are completed, and the building permits are in hand.You may create your own design and the management staff at Westover Construction, Inc. will assist you with finalizing your plans and obtaining blueprints.

   

You may choose to obtain your own architect, or the management staff at Westover Construction, Inc. can refer you to a professional architect in Estes Park. The Westover Construction, Inc. staff are also qualified to turn your ideas into a working set of blueprints.

   

When your blueprints are ready and you have decided to use Westover Construction, Inc., we will obtain all of the necessary permits prior to the start of construction.

   

The management staff at Westover Construction, Inc. determines the cost of construction materials and labor based on your design and the many choices you will make; obtains bids from reliable, local (usually) subcontractors and suppliers; and estimates the final cost. We then review all the plans and costs, using a Cost Estimate Worksheet, with the homeowner who will then choose either the Cost Plus or Set Price Bid fee structure. (Go to Fees in the navigation bar)

   

Westover Construction, Inc. relies on local banks of Estes Park to provide construction loans and permanent mortgage financing for homeowners. Homeowners may, of course, make their own financing arrangements.

   

Westover Construction, Inc. averages 6-8 months to complete a home, depending on the size and complexity of the home.

   

All Westover Construction, Inc. homes are under warranty for one full year. (Go to Warranty in the navigation bar).

   

Westover Construction, Inc. can provide you with a list of references. Please contact us using one of the methods/addresses listed at the top of the page.

   

Westover Construction, Inc. regularly builds homes for people who live out-of-town. We have up-to-date technology so we can take pictures of your home while it is being built and e-mail those pictures to you on a regular basis. In addition, we will regularly be in touch with you by telephone, fax, or e-mail to report progress, ask and answer questions, and to confirm your choices and decisions relative to the construction of your new home.

   

When prospective clients come to Estes Park, the management staff at Westover Construction, Inc. will take them to see completed homes and homes in the process of construction. Go to Gallery of Homes in the navigation bar for photos of completed homes.