Custom builds · Miami-Dade & Broward
From drawing
to doorstep
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Sheet A-101 · How a build works
- 01Land
- 02Feasibility
- 03Design
- 04Permits
- 05Build
- 06Keys
Talk to a person, not a portal
Start with the lot and the numbers.
Tell us where you're starting from. We'll call you to talk through the land, the budget and what a build could look like.
- Lot search and feasibility before you commit
- Built for South Florida: flood zones and hurricane code
- For homeowners, lot owners and investors
Who it's for
Three ways into a new build.
01
You want a custom home
You know how you want to live. We find the right lot, work out what can be built on it, and take it from design to keys.
02
You already own a lot
Start with a feasibility study: what zoning allows, flood elevation, setbacks, utilities and a realistic budget, before you spend on design.
03
You want to invest in a build
New construction to sell or to rent. We'll walk you through the numbers and the risks of a specific project. No promises of returns.
How a build works
Six stages, one plan.
1
Land
Find and secure the right lot, or confirm the one you have is right for the project.
2
Feasibility
Zoning, setbacks, flood zone and required elevation, utilities, soil and a budget, so you know what's possible before you commit.
3
Design
Architect and engineers design the home around your brief, your budget and South Florida's codes.
4
Permits
Plans go through the city or county building department. It can take a while; we plan for it.
5
Build
Construction by licensed contractors, with regular progress updates and inspections at every stage.
6
Finish
Final inspections and certificate of occupancy, then you move in, sell or rent.
Every good build starts with the lot and the numbers, not the renderings.
Built for South Florida
Building here is different.
The same house costs more, and takes longer, to build here than in most of the country. These are the reasons, and we plan for every one.
01
Hurricane code
Miami-Dade and Broward sit in Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, with the strictest wind requirements in the state. Windows, doors and roofs need approved, impact-rated products.
02
Flood zones and elevation
FEMA flood maps and local rules set how high the finished floor must be. Elevation shapes the design, the foundation and the budget.
03
Zoning and setbacks
Every city sets its own rules on height, lot coverage and setbacks. They decide the size and shape of what you can build.
04
Ground conditions
A high water table and limestone underfoot affect foundations, drainage and pools. Soil testing comes early.
05
Insurance from day one
Builder's risk coverage during construction, and a home designed to be insurable once it's finished.
06
Realistic timelines
Permitting and inspections take time here. A plan that allows for it beats a plan that promises otherwise.
HVHZ
built to Florida's toughest wind code
Building as an investment
New construction, clear-eyed.
A well-placed new build can sell or rent at a premium to older homes nearby. It also carries construction, cost and market risk. We lay those out plainly for each project before anyone commits.
Tell us what you're thinking about: build to sell, build to rent, or partnering on a specific project. We'll start with the lot, the budget and the realistic range of outcomes.
- Land cost, build cost and soft costs, itemised
- Comparable new-construction sales and rents nearby
- Timeline, from permit to certificate of occupancy
- The risks: cost overruns, delays and market changes
Areas we serve
Miami-Dade & Broward.
We work on custom homes and new-construction projects in cities across both counties, including:
Miami-Dade16 cities
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Coral Gables
- Key Biscayne
- Aventura
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Bal Harbour
- North Miami
- Doral
- Pinecrest
- Palmetto Bay
- Kendall
- Cutler Bay
- Homestead
- Hialeah
- Miami Gardens
Including Brickell, Downtown Miami, Edgewater, Coconut Grove, South of Fifth, Little River.
Broward16 cities
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Hallandale Beach
- Dania Beach
- Pompano Beach
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Lighthouse Point
- Deerfield Beach
- Wilton Manors
- Coral Springs
- Plantation
- Weston
- Davie
- Cooper City
- Pembroke Pines
- Miramar
Including Las Olas, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, Hollywood Lakes, Coral Ridge.
Questions
Straight answers.
Still unsure? Ask us directly in the form above. A real person reads every one.
How much does it cost to build a house in South Florida?
Roughly $200 to $1,000 per square foot. The spread is that wide because it covers everything from a straightforward spec build to a finish level that competes with anything on the water, and because size, the lot, flood elevation and foundation needs all move it. Where you should land is set by what the street actually resells for, not by what is possible. A feasibility study gives you a real budget for your specific lot before you commit to a design.
How long does a custom build take?
Design and permitting can take months before construction starts, and construction itself usually takes longer still. We give you a timeline for your project during feasibility and update it as we go.
Do I need to own a lot already?
No. We can help you find one that fits what you want to build, or evaluate a lot you're considering before you buy it.
What is the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
It's the part of the Florida Building Code that applies to Miami-Dade and Broward, with the state's strictest wind-resistance rules. It affects structure, roofing, windows and doors, and it's part of every budget we build.
Can I build on a lot in a flood zone?
Usually, yes, but the home has to meet the required flood elevation and local floodplain rules. That affects the design, the foundation, the cost and your insurance, so we check it first.
Can I invest in a build without living in the home?
Yes. Choose “I want to invest in a build” in the form and tell us what you have in mind. We'll talk through specific projects and their risks. Nothing on this page is an offer of securities or a promise of returns.
Which areas do you build in?
Across Miami-Dade and Broward, from Miami, Coral Gables, Pinecrest and Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and Coral Springs, subject to each city's zoning.
Next step
Start with the lot and the numbers.
Tell us where you're starting from. We'll call you to talk through the land, the budget and what a build could look like.
Information on this page is general and not an offer to sell securities or a promise of any return. Every project carries construction, cost and market risk.