During the design phase, we work closely with you and your family to understand your vision — from home style and location to timeframe and budget.

This becomes the foundation for your new home. From there, we begin bringing your ideas to life with preliminary designs and a site analysis to ensure your home fits perfectly with the land, layout, and features you desire.

Your input is at the heart of everything we do.

You bring the inspiration — and we’ll bring the architect, designer, and builder to help shape it. Together, we’ll create a home that reflects your dreams, stays true to your style, and fits within the budget you’ve set.

In the preliminary drawing phase, you’ll review the front elevation and floor plans of your new home with the architect and builder.

We encourage you to take at least a week to look over the plans on your own — it's an important step, and your feedback matters.

Once you’ve had time to reflect, we’ll meet to discuss any revisions you'd like to make. From there, the architect will either update the drawings or begin preparing the final construction documents.

Once your preliminary drawings are finalized and construction drawings begin, the selection phase kicks off — one of the most exciting parts of the process.

We maintain a trusted network of vendors and showrooms where you can choose everything from countertops and flooring to fixtures and finishes. You'll receive a curated list of recommended companies that align with your style, needs, and budget.

Our team is always available to assist with selections — whether you prefer full guidance or just a bit of support along the way.

This pre-selection phase is essential. It helps us understand your vision in greater detail and allows us to provide the most accurate and comprehensive proposal for your new home.

Detailed drawings and specifications are prepared to ensure accuracy and bring your vision to life exactly as planned.

This step allows us to gather competitive bids from subcontractors and ensures that every element of your home is thoughtfully considered and executed with precision.

Throughout this phase, we’ll work closely with you to set priorities, clarify expectations, and review costs — so there are no surprises, only satisfaction.

Once the construction drawings are finalized, we begin gathering detailed pricing and prepare a comprehensive proposal that outlines every cost associated with building your dream home.

When the proposal is ready, we’ll review it with you thoroughly and make adjustments as needed to ensure everything aligns with your vision and budget.

At this stage, we’ll also take care of the necessary paperwork to meet all legal and financial requirements. Our team will walk you through each part of the contract so that you feel confident and fully informed before moving forward.

We understand that financing can feel like one of the most daunting parts of the homebuilding process—but you won’t have to navigate it alone.

At Orley Custom Homes, we’ll help you find a lender that fits your needs and guide you through the construction lending process, so you always know exactly where your money is going. Our goal is to make this phase as clear and stress-free as possible, giving you peace of mind every step of the way.

With over 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, we’ve built a vast network of trusted partners and associates—businesses that share our high standards and values. We’re proud to recommend them as part of your homebuilding journey.

We welcome your input at every stage — from setting the foundation to framing, mechanicals, and the final walk-through.

Unlike many builders, we consider your presence on the construction site not just welcome, but vital. Your involvement helps ensure that the finished home truly reflects your vision, and we’re here to answer questions and walk you through each phase of the build.

We do much more than just hand you the keys.

Your final walk-through is a comprehensive inspection to ensure every detail of your new home is picture perfect. If anything needs attention or touch-ups, we’ll create a detailed punch list and address each item promptly.

This is also when we’ll guide you through the use and care of your home — covering everything from heating and cooling systems to electrical, alarm systems, and sprinklers. Every feature will be reviewed to help you feel confident and comfortable in your new home.