Our custom build process.

Build Where You Want to Live

Whether you’re dreaming of a new home in the Lake Norman area or exploring areas beyond, we’re here to help you and your family find the ideal place to build.

If you have a lot secured, simply send us your survey and we’ll get started with the planning process.

No problem. Contact us, and we’ll research your preferred area to help you find land that fits your vision and lifestyle. It’s that easy.

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Preparing to Build: What to Expect

Understanding the land is a critical step in the custom homebuilding process. Once you’ve selected a lot, we’ll walk it together and assess key factors such as:

  • Lot topography
  • Septic feasibility
  • Well placement (if needed)
  • Soil compaction and structural suitability

The team will guide you through these environmental evaluations and ensure all site prep is handled professionally. Sometimes it’s as simple as tapping into existing city water and sewer services—but we’ll carefully review each detail to ensure a solid foundation for your future home.

Planning a house improvement.
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Your Vision. Our Expertise.

Whether you’re inspired by one of our signature designs or have a vision all your own, we offer flexible pathways to create your dream home.

  • Select from Our Curated Library – Explore our exclusive collection of thoughtfully designed plans, each crafted with elegance, functionality, and modern living in mind.
  • Bring Your Own Vision – Already working with a CAD drawing or have a plan you love? We’re happy to collaborate and bring it to life with precision and care.
  • Design Something Entirely Custom – Don’t see what you’re looking for? Our in-house design team, including an experienced CAD specialist, is ready to collaborate with you from concept to creation. We’ll guide you through every step of the design process to craft a home that is truly one-of-a-kind.
At Foundation Homes Residential, we don’t just build homes—we design timeless living experiences tailored to your lifestyle.

Financing Made Simple and Seamless

At Foundation Homes Residential, we believe building your dream home should be exciting—not overwhelming. That’s why we’ve established trusted relationships with several reputable banking partners who are ready to assist with your financing needs.

Your Foundation Homes representative will guide you through available options and help identify the solution that aligns best with your lifestyle and financial goals.

One of the greatest advantages our banking partners offer is a “one-time close” construction loan, finalized before the building process begins. This allows you—and your builder to stay in control of where and how the funds are allocated. It’s efficient, transparent, and designed to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Luxury living begins with a stress-free foundation—and we’re here to deliver just that.

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Where Every Detail Comes to Life

Design Studio Experience

Your journey continues in our show room with our designer, where every finish and feature is selected to reflect your personal style. During this stage, all design choices and color selections are finalized.

Once selections are confirmed, any revisions will be managed through a formal change order process to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the build.  We utilize a system called Builder Trend for all communication and signatures to manage the entire project.  Pictures, daily logs and all communication are in this system.  

This is truly one of the most exciting parts of the homebuilding journey—a chance to express your personality and create spaces your family will love for years to come.
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Setting the Stage for a Seamless Build

Pre-Construction Meeting

Before we break ground, we invite you to a personalized Pre-Construction Meeting—an essential step in creating clarity, alignment, and excitement as we bring your dream home to life.

This meeting is your opportunity to sit down with your Project Manager and review every aspect of your home in detail. From finalized plans to signed selections, this is where we confirm the blueprint of your vision and align on expectations for the journey ahead.

What We’ll Cover:

Final Plans & Selections Review

A walkthrough of your chosen home plan and a detailed, signed-off specification sheet outlining all selections, finishes, and custom features.

A step-by-step outline of your home’s projected schedule, including anticipated start dates, key milestones, and estimated completion.

Discussion of site access, permits, inspections, and utility coordination to ensure a smooth start to construction.

We believe in proactive communication. You will receive a minimum of 3 updates in builder trends per week. The project manager checks the system daily for communication.

A clear explanation of how any changes after this point will be handled through our formal change order process, ensuring transparency and accuracy.

We’ll outline what we need from you to keep everything on track and how our team ensures every detail is executed with care.

At Foundation Homes Residential, we believe that preparation builds trust—and trust builds exceptional homes. This meeting is a vital part of our shared journey, and we want you to feel confident, informed, and 100% satisfied with the direction we’re taking.
This is more than a house. It’s your legacy. Let’s build it, together.

The Journey Begins…

Breaking Ground

With permits secured and your vision clearly defined, it’s time to break ground. Together with your project manager, you’ll embark on the exciting transformation of your homesite into the custom residence you’ve imagined.

From the very first shovel to the final finish, our team guides you through each phase with care, communication, and craftsmanship.

Stages of Construction & Key Milestones

1. Lot Walk, Clearing & Grading

We begin with a personal walkthrough of your lot to confirm site orientation, setbacks, and layout. Then we prepare the land—clearing, grading, and setting the foundation for everything to come.

Concrete footings are poured to establish a strong, stable base—ensuring the long-term integrity of your home.

Your home begins to take shape as the structure is framed, walls are erected, and rooflines are defined. This is one of the most visually exciting milestones.

All internal systems are installed, carefully planned for efficiency, accessibility, and comfort.

Walls are filled with high-quality insulation, optimizing comfort and energy performance.

A scheduled walkthrough gives you the opportunity to review framing, mechanical placement, and any custom features before drywall is installed.

Walls go up and your home begins to feel more complete. Interior spaces are painted with your chosen color palette.

Cabinetry, millwork, and custom trim elements are installed to bring character and luxury to every room.

From lighting and flooring to hardware and fixtures, every detail is completed with precision and style—ensuring your home is move-in ready and beautiful in every way.

Throughout every stage, Foundation Homes Residential is committed to communication, excellence, and the exceptional attention to detail your custom home deserves.

This is where your dream becomes reality—step by step, and with the team who’s leading you every step of the way.
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The Final Step — and a New Beginning

Orientation Day, Warranty Review & Celebration Walk

The build is complete, but your journey with Foundation Homes Residential is far from over. We mark this exciting transition with care, clarity, and a touch of celebration.

Orientation Day

Before you receive your keys, we’ll walk through your new home together. Your project manager will guide you room by room to:

  • Demonstrate how your home’s features and systems function
  • Confirm quality and craftsmanship down to the finest detail
  • Address any final touch-ups or adjustments needed
  • Ensure everything exceeds your expectations

This is your time to ask questions, review finishes, and feel fully confident in every corner of your custom home.

We believe in standing behind our work. During your orientation, we’ll also walk you through your home warranty, explaining:

  • What’s covered and for how long
  • How to submit service requests

Your peace of mind is part of the Foundation Homes experience.

This is more than a closing—it’s a celebration. Once everything is in place, we’ll officially welcome you home with a personalized move-in experience that reflects the joy and meaning of this milestone. Whether it’s a thoughtful gift, a toast with your builder, or a warm send-off, we mark this moment with the care it deserves.

At Foundation Homes Residential, we’re not just handing you the keys—we’re opening the door to the next chapter of your life. And we’re honored to be part of it.
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Tailored custom home development in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

If you live in the Charlotte area and are looking to have your dream home built, we are here to ease your mind because we have an incredibly easy building process. We will be there with you every step of they way and there will be NO surprises.

If you live in the Charlotte area and are looking for a custom home builder you can trust look no further than Foundation Homes Residential. We provide new home construction, lake lot demolition and rebuild, custom floor plan design and development, renovations and remodels, lot location services and more! We make the building process easy so you can relax and enjoy the process.

​Foundation Homes Residential is also serving the Charlotte Area helping people bring their dream home concept to reality. We ensure complete peace of mind with our incredible home building process. Schedule an appointment with our team and let us walk you through the process.

Tailored made custom dream home building in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Mooresville is booming! If you are considering having a custom dream home built in the Mooresville area, schedule some time to meet our team and let us show you want we can do. Upgraders are standard in all of out custom homes. Don’t just take our word for it, watch what some of our clients are saying about their experience. We also provide new home construction, lake lot demolition and rebuild, custom floor plan design and development, renovations and remodels, lot location services and more! 

Foundation Homes Residential builds custom homes in Mooresville. All you need to do is get in touch with our team and schedule a meeting with us. Upgrades are expected, and they are standard with our custom built homes. Watch our client testimonials Schedule a time to meet our team for new home consultation. Our team will walk you through the process and answer all your queries and questions. 

Reliable Custom Home Construction in Huntersville, North Carolina.

If you are looking for custom home builder services Huntersville, NC then you can trust look no further than Foundation Homes Residential. Don’t just take our word for it, watch what some of our clients are saying about their experience. We also provide new home construction, lake lot demolition and rebuild, custom floor plan design and development, renovations and remodels, lot location services and more! We make the building process easy so you can relax and enjoy the process.

​Are you a Huntersville resident looking for a custom built home? Are you tired of looking for a reliable custom home builder among hundreds of service providers? If yes, then you have reached the right place. Over the past few years, Foundation Homes has earned a reputation for being one of the most reliable custom home builders. We ask you not to just believe our words, you can always speak to our previous clients and ask them how it was for them to work with us. Apart from new home construction services, we also offer custom floor plan design, remodeling, renovations, as well as lot location services. If you ever need any extra services, we can get it done for you. Our sole aim is to make the building process quite easy allowing you to relax and completely enjoy the process. For any more information, kindly get in touch with our support team.

Reliable home development in Cornelius, NC.

If you live in the Cornelius area and are looking for a custom home builder you can trust look no further than Foundation Homes Residential. Don’t just take our word for it, watch what some of our clients are saying about their experience. We also provide new home construction, lake lot demolition and rebuild, custom floor plan design and development, renovations and remodels, lot location services and more! We make the building process easy so you can relax and enjoy the process.

We all live in a constantly evolving world where every process is getting upgraded to a new level via innovation and cutting-edge technology. Taking cues from the same, Foundation Homes Residential offers the best-tailored custom-built homes in the Cornelius area. We offer new home construction, floor plan designing services, home remodeling and residential renovations in Cornelius, NC. It is our goal to make the home building process easy and simple for everyone. For more information, kindly get in touch with our team. ​

Serving the Lake Norman Area.

At Foundation Homes Residential, we understand how daunting and overwhelming building a new custom home can seem to be. We are here to ease your mind because we have an incredibly easy building process. We will be there with you every step of they way and there will be NO surprises. 

We are currently serving Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville or Lake Norman and complete North Carolina area and are looking for a custom home builder you can trust look no further than Foundation Homes Residential. Don’t just take our word for it, watch what some of our clients are saying about their experience.

We also provide new home construction, lake lot demolition and rebuild, custom floor plan design and development, renovations and remodels, lot location services and more! We make the building process easy so you can relax and enjoy the process.

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Serving the Concord Area.

If you’re in Concord, North Carolina, and envisioning a custom-built home tailored to your lifestyle, Foundation Homes Residential is here to turn that dream into reality. With over 20 years of experience, our team offers a seamless building process, guiding you from lot selection to final finishes.

Whether you own land or need assistance finding the perfect location, we provide personalized services including custom floor plan design, interior selections, and even demolition of existing structures. Our commitment is to make homebuilding in Concord an enjoyable and stress-free experience.

Serving the Denver Area.

If you’re envisioning a custom-built home in Denver, North Carolina, Foundation Homes Residential is here to bring your dream to life. With over 20 years of experience, our team offers a seamless building process, guiding you from lot selection to final finishes.

Whether you own land or need assistance finding the perfect location, we provide personalized services including custom floor plan design, interior selections, and even demolition of existing structures. Our commitment is to make homebuilding in Denver an enjoyable and stress-free experience.

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Serving the Kannapolis Area.

If you’re in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and envisioning a custom-built home tailored to your lifestyle, Foundation Homes Residential is here to turn that dream into reality. With over 20 years of experience, our team offers a seamless building process, guiding you from lot selection to final finishes.

Whether you own land or need assistance finding the perfect location, we provide personalized services including custom floor plan design, interior selections, and even demolition of existing structures. Our commitment is to make homebuilding in Kannapolis an enjoyable and stress-free experience.

Serving the Sherrills Ford Area.

If you’re dreaming of a custom-built home in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, Foundation Homes Residential is ready to bring your vision to life. With over 20 years of experience, our team offers a seamless building process, guiding you from lot selection to final finishes.

Whether you own land or need assistance finding the perfect location, we provide personalized services including custom floor plan design, interior selections, and even demolition of existing structures. Our commitment is to make homebuilding in Sherrills Ford an enjoyable and stress-free experience.

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Serving the Stanley Area.

If you’re envisioning a custom-built home in Stanley, North Carolina, Foundation Homes Residential is here to bring your dream to life. With over 20 years of experience, our team offers a seamless building process, guiding you from lot selection to final finishes.

Whether you own land or need assistance finding the perfect location, we provide personalized services including custom floor plan design, interior selections, and even demolition of existing structures. Our commitment is to make homebuilding in Stanley an enjoyable and stress-free experience.