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Custom Home Building & Land Development Consulting
If you’re looking to turn your vision of the perfect home into reality, you’ve come to the right place!
We don't believe in "just building houses" — we aim to craft tailored living spaces that reflect your goals, necessities, and personality.
Whether it's deciding how best to use your land, or handing you the keys to your forever home, we can personally guide you through every step of the home building process, including permits.
With a workload of just 1-2 homes per year, you can count on true craftsmanship and individual attention that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Let's talk about the custom home building approach, who we serve, expectations, why you should choose us, and how to get started!
What is the Custom Home Building Approach?
Building custom homes is about designing a home tailored to your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle. This is the opposite of building in a cookie-cutter development.
Custom home building allows YOU to be a part of the creative process. Every detail, from layout to finishes, is carefully designed with one goal in mind — making something that’s genuinely yours.
When you partner with us, we can:
- Help you explore your land’s potential
- Help you develop your land
- Design your home or adjust an existing set of plans
- Manage your building permits (yes, all of them)
- Provide you solutions to overcome the obstacles of home building
There are two parts to the custom home building approach: land development consultation and building your dream home.
What is Land Use & Development Consulting?
Your land is a defining factor when it comes to building your dream home. Whether you've bought the land, or are considering buying, we can help evaluate your needs and whether the land will support those.
One of the biggest challenges for many clients is figuring out how to maximize their land’s potential. Through personalized land use consulting, we can help you answer questions like:
- Is your land right for your vision?
- Will it support the structure you’re hoping to build?
- Are there zoning regulations or terrain challenges?
Our service area in the Yakima Valley often includes developing plots of land without water, power, and/or septic. Before we break ground and build a custom home, we’ll go over all the options to make sure your goals align with your land's capabilities, saving you time, stress, and unnecessary costs.
Building your Dream Home
Once we’ve developed a plan together that meets your goals, the building begins. Our approach here is simple — we treat every project like it’s our own home.
Because we only take on 1-2 house builds per year, we can fully focus on each client to deliver results with attention to detail, precision, and care.
Who we serve
Whether you’re a landowner wondering how to best develop your property, a real estate investor with big ideas, or a soon-to-be homeowner ready to bring your dream to life, we're here for you. We provide expert consultation and custom contracting services for a diverse range of clients, including:
🏡 Custom Home Buyers – Ready to build your dream home? We tailor every build to your land’s potential and your unique preferences.
💰 Real Estate Investors – Looking to maximize your land’s profitability? We provide strategic, cost-effective building solutions.
🌿 Land Owners – Want to make the most of your property? We offer expert guidance on land utilization and development.
🏗 Land Developers – Planning a unique project? We’ll help bring your vision to life, including multi-family home construction.
Smith Custom Homes can also do multi family home construction!
We primarily serve Yakima and surrounding areas such as West Valley, Selah, Terrace Heights, and Ellensburg.
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What Can I Expect When I Contact Smith Custom Homes?
When you partner with us, you're embarking on a collaborative and transparent home building process.
While every situation is different, our journey will usually have three main steps. Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
1. Identifying Your Goals
Our first step is understanding your vision and needs. We'll sit down to discuss everything you're looking for, including:
- Ideal layout & floor plan
- Future functionality
- Personal preferences
Whether it’s figuring out how to help you entertain more guests, or make your house more private, every detail matters to us.
2. Setting Expectations
Successful custom home projects require clear, upfront expectations. After we identify your goals, we'll walk you through the next part of the process step-by-step. We'll discuss:
- Land capabilities
- Home design
- Building timelines
- Permits
- Budget & materials cost
- Any potential challenges
You will receive an itemized statement for everything we come up with and decide to execute on. There are no surprise charges!
3. Building Quality Products
When we break ground and construction begins, we focus on:
- Delivering top-quality craftsmanship
- Maintaining a clean & presentable work site
- Being solution-oriented
- Being flexible so that we have room to make changes along the way
- Acquiring the right materials at the best cost
Communication is a top priority; we never want you left wondering, “What’s next?” or receiving any unwanted budget surprises.
Smith Custom Homes also partners with some of the most prestigious and like-minded subcontractors in the Yakima Valley. Through meticulous attention to detail, we guarantee your home will be made to last — for you and for generations to come.
But What About Home Building Permits?
When it comes to permits, we can take care of everything you need to get the ball rolling, like:
- Specialty Permits | This includes electrical, plumbing, wells, septic systems, and even solar panel or geothermal installation.
- Energy Credits & Certifications | We can ensure your home meets all necessary energy requirements while helping you secure valuable credits.
- Grid Establishment | We work with utility companies to connect your property to the grid, whether it's power, water, or sewer/septic.
Permits are not something our clients need to worry about during the home building process.
Why Should You Choose Smith Custom Homes?
Choosing the right custom home builder is key to transforming your dreams into reality. Here's why partnering with us sets you ahead:
- From Start to Finish | It's not often in home building that you can work with just one person. From the moment you think about purchasing the land, to the day you move into your new home, we can assist you with every aspect of the process.
- Highly Customized | We only build 1-2 homes per year, meaning our focus is entirely on creating unique homes that meet your individual needs.
- Attention to Detail | We live for the little details, whether it’s matching finishes or ensuring room layouts flow exactly as planned. We also guarantee that you will have a clean work site.
- Seamless Communication | We aim to be responsive and keep you in the loop throughout the entire project. The last thing you need are unwanted surprises.
- Solution-Oriented | Challenges will always arise in the home-building journey, but we view those as opportunities. We aim to provide solutions to my clients, not more questions.
- Budget-Conscious | Having a builder who is also experienced in design is one of the best ways to maximize your cost efficiency overall. We will always respect your budget and work smartly to deliver exceptional homes without compromise.
Smith Custom Homes has been active since 2008. Together, we can help you turn your dream home vision into a reality with thoughtful planning and a dedication to quality.
