Our Process (V2)

The True North Blueprint

Award Winning Custom Home Builder in Lincoln, NE
Welcome to True North Custom Homes, where we make the journey to your dream home as thrilling as the destination! Some construction companies just build. True North Custom Homes is different. First and foremost, we aim to guide and provide resources to our customers to help them envision the reality of their dream home with lifestyle, livability, budget, and legacy in mind. With us, you’re in experienced hands from start to finish—from the spark of discovery to moving into your forever home. Let our team be your guide, navigating each step with finesse.

Our goal at True North is to build your custom dream home on time, on budget, and exactly the way you envision so it perfectly fits you and your needs and ultimately becomes your family’s ideal “True North”

How do we accomplish our goal? With a unique, simple, and proven process that is based on years of management experience, exceptional communication, and uncompromising attention to detail. Some builders have a cookie-cutter approach, but we know it takes more finesse, communication, and planning to successfully navigate the complicated and sometimes demanding process of building a custom home and we do it in a way that allows our customers to enjoy the process.

We are not only proud of our high-quality finished homes, but we are also proud of the process that got us there. With True North, every phase is an exciting milestone on the path to your perfect home. Ready to begin?

Discussing Your Dreams


Step into the Discovery phase, where we dive deep into not only envisioning your future home but sculpting your future life. We bring imaginative ideas to the table, ones you might never have considered. During this meeting we aim to fully understand what you intend to use your new space for and build a dream home that fits you. We use homes built by us in the past and mesh together the good parts to make this house your home. There’s no cost, just a rich conversation and an opportunity for you to share your dreams and visions with us!

Architectural Design


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We’ll guide you through the process of designing one on one with our in-house drafting team. At this point in the process, your dream home is on its way to becoming a reality! Using our extensive knowledge and experience, we pay close attention to every detail, style preferences, ultimate goals, and visions to make this house your home. We also take the time to listen carefully to your exact vision of your future dream home and offer suggestions to help inspire you. Once complete, you will be able to see a 3D rendering that we can stretch and shrink based on your dream home desires. This will allow you to visualize your home in vivid detail long before the first nail is driven. 



Precision Estimating


We don’t simply ballpark numbers like some other builders. We will go over all factors of the building process, do an in-depth cost analysis, and discuss the project budget in detail. After the final plans and renders are complete, we'll build out our construction specs to send out to our team for firm bids. Taking the time to secure these bids up-front enables us to adopt a fixed-cost model with allowances. Using this model, our bids are within 1%-2% of what you will spend on your home based on the plans. We will even help you locate and select the perfect lot. The location is as important as the finished project and is an important detail not to be overlooked or settled on. We take the time to go over each detail of the home with you, ensuring you understand how your investment is allocated and reducing the likelihood of surprises later on. This way, the client is in control of the costs for their project. Finally, we communicate your roles and responsibilities because you will have choices and decisions to make along the way as well. Remember, we aren’t just your builder, we are your partner in the process.

Conceptual Design Experience


Walk through the design phase with our in-house interior designer, who will guide you through the decisions involved in building your dream home. This designer is attuned not only to the finest products on the market but also to your unique tastes and lifestyle needs. By understanding your vision, they make the decision-making process a breeze, eliminating the stress often associated with home design. As a result, every room will be a true reflection of your personality, creating a space that feels distinctly yours.

Craftsmanship


Once plans are finalized and bids are in, it’s time to get to work! This is where True North shines: strong management and meticulous attention to detail in building your dream home. We oversee every aspect to ensure a timely and complete build. Throughout the process, we keep you informed via our custom app and website, where you can track daily progress with photos, live schedules, and approve selections to stay on schedule and monitor costs. We also meet periodically on-site so you can see progress firsthand. Exceptional communication is central to our approach, ensuring a smooth, seamless build. It’s your dream home, and we aim to exceed every expectation.

Welcome to Your True North


Before move-in day, you'll participate in a blue tape walk as part of our 100 Point Quality Check, guided by your project manager to identify any issues needing attention. We’ll also send you an email outlining essential tasks to complete prior to moving in. On move-in day, you’ll receive a warranty checklist, any appliance manuals, and a personalized gift basket. Your project manager will be available to walk you through your new home and answer any questions you may have. Our goal is to ensure a seamless and enjoyable move-in experience, setting the stage for happy memories in your new space.

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Our Model Home
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We want each and every home we build to perfectly suit the person or family it’s being built for. That means every home is unique. But quality is as important as uniqueness. Our model home is used to help you see firsthand and understand the fit, finish and quality you can expect when building your dream home with True North.


When you see a real-life example of what we can do, you’ll understand who you’re working with—passionate professionals who can build you a home truly worth dreaming about.

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