Pathway to Your Dream Home
“Before we build anything, let's build trust.” Here is our exact 15-step blueprint — from your initial dream consultation to our 11-month warranty check-up and beyond.
Important Note on Pre-Construction & Engineering
We never cut corners or rely on vague "back-of-the-napkin" quotes. Initial consultations (Step 1) are complimentary to assess vision fit and feasibility. Detailed architectural blueprints, structural engineering calculations, and firm trade partner bids proceed under a formal Design and Pre-Construction Agreement (Steps 2–5).
15 Defined Milestones
Filter by construction phase to explore each milestone in depth.
Dream Home Consultation
Our first step is a one-on-one Dream Home Consultation. You'll meet directly with Marcus Smith to learn about our experience, process, communication, and craftsmanship. More importantly, it is our opportunity to listen to you about your wants, needs, and lifestyle vision for your new dream home.
Design Agreement
Next, we enter into a formal Design Agreement. Our design team creates a Custom Floor Plan (CFP) just for you based on the information collected during the Dream Home Consultation. We also design the front elevation and have our talented architectural artists create a 3D photorealistic exterior rendering so you can envision how your new home will look once completed.
Loan Pre-Approval
Before moving forward on designing your new dream home, we confirm a pre-approval issued by a qualified local mortgage lender. Don't worry if you don't have one yet — we have outstanding local construction lender partners ready to guide you through every step of the financing process.
Design & Estimate
Once the custom floor plan, elevation, and photorealistic rendering are complete, we put together a comprehensive budget for your new home. After the budget is finalized, we meet with you again to review the plan and numbers together in detail before moving to the Purchase Agreement.
Purchase Agreement
Once the floor plan and elevation are dialed in and you're ready to build your new home, we enter into a purchase agreement. We immediately begin drawing full construction blueprints, structural engineering calculations, and municipal permit submittals to start construction.
Design Choices & Selections
At your designated 'Design Day,' our professional interior designer guides you through making all personal design choices. You'll visit the design studio to curate cabinets, countertops, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and custom personalizations that bring your home's interior alive.
Loan Approval & Loan Closing
After the purchase agreement and specifications are complete, your lender (if utilizing construction financing) issues full loan approval and schedules the construction loan closing, unlocking funds for site preparation and construction milestones.
Pre-Construction Orientation
Once building permits are issued by the local municipality, we meet again to conduct a thorough Pre-Construction Orientation. We review every selection, the structural floor plan, electrical drop locations, and site layout so you are completely aware of the entire building plan.
Construction Start
We have begun! The dream is becoming a reality. Our crews prepare the homesite, install all underground utilities and rough plumbing, and pour the engineered concrete slab and foundation of your brand new custom home.
Pre-Drywall Orientation
Your new home begins to take shape! Walls are framed, trusses set, the roof is installed, and electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and insulation are roughed in. Before drywall is hung, we walk the site with you for a Pre-Drywall Orientation to verify outlet locations, design choices, wiring, and flooring transitions.
Executive Inspection
It is crucial to our success that we 'inspect what we expect.' That's why Marcus Smith and our leadership team complete a rigorous, multi-point executive inspection on every single custom home before move-in to ensure uncompromising quality, structural integrity, and exquisite finish craftsmanship.
New Home Orientation
Your dream home is ready! Once construction and municipal inspections are completed, we conduct a New Home Orientation to educate you on every structure and operating system of your new home. Once the Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the local municipality and final funds are disbursed, you are ready to move in!
60-Day Warranty Check-Up
Sixty days after delivering the keys to your new home, we perform an on-site 60-Day Warranty Check-Up to ensure everything in the home is settling properly and performing exactly as intended.
11-Month Warranty Check-Up
11 months into your 2-year builder warranty, we check in again to ensure all mechanicals, finishes, and structural components are operating properly, and explain the procedures for the remainder of your multi-year warranty coverage.
Refer Friends!
Nothing is better than showing off your new home to friends, family, and neighbors. If you know anyone else who wants to build their dream home the Maverick Way, please let us know — we will take exceptional care of them!
Ready to Begin Step 1?
Schedule your initial Dream Home Consultation with Marcus Smith to discuss your Tampa Bay homesite, vision, and timeline.