New construction · Waltham, MA
New construction in Waltham, MA
For a new home or a full rebuild, we can take the project from the first concept through drawings and bids to construction. We keep up with current products, codes and building methods so the planning goes smoothly for you and your architect.
- Concept through construction
- Drawings, documents & bids
- Works with your architect
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New construction
New homes, planned in the right order.
On a new home, the order of decisions matters. Bringing the builder in at the design stage catches cost and building problems while they're still lines on paper, not change orders.
We keep up with current products, codes and building methods, and we work to the standards of everyone involved: you, your architect and anyone else with a stake in the house.
From concept to keys
How a new home comes together.
- 1
Conceptual design
What you need from the house, what the lot allows, and a first idea of size and budget.
- 2
Schematic & blueprint design
Floor plans and elevations that turn the concept into a house you can walk through on paper.
- 3
Design development
Structure, systems, windows and materials get decided, so the price can firm up.
- 4
Construction & bid documents
The detailed drawings and specs used for the permit and for pricing every part of the job.
- 5
Construction
Site work through final inspection, with regular updates on what's done and what's next.
How a project goes
How we work with you.
- 1
Free visit
We come to the house, measure, look at what's behind the walls where we can, and hear what you want.
- 2
Written estimate
A line-item price and a realistic schedule. Change your mind on finishes before we start, not after.
- 3
Permits & build
We handle permits and inspections, and you get regular updates on what's happening and what's next.
- 4
Walkthrough
We go room by room with you, finish the punch list, and leave the house clean.
Can you work with our architect?
Yes. We can build from your architect's plans, or come in early and help with design development and bid documents.
Do you do tear-downs and full rebuilds?
Yes. We build ground-up homes and full rebuilds, managed from permit applications through the final inspection.
Do you build commercial projects?
Yes. Most of our work is residential, but we also take on commercial construction and build-outs.
How do you price a new home?
A new home's price firms up as the design does. Once the construction documents are done, every part of the job can be priced in writing, so you know what you're signing up for.
Further reading
From the HouseCraft blog.
Service area
New construction in Waltham and ten nearby towns.
We do new construction across our service area, all within seven miles of the Calvary Street shop. Each town page covers that town's permit and zoning rules. Town not listed? We travel for the right job.
More from HouseCraft
Other kinds of work we do.
Free estimate
Planning a new home?
We'll come out, measure, listen, and send a written estimate. The visit is free and there's no pressure to sign.
Call 617-934-1875