For residential home builders who also act as developers, the job starts well before the first nail is driven. They perform local market research to determine whether the prospective homesites make sense in the market, as well as survey the land on which the custom house will be built to make sure it is suitable for construction. Custom house building companies also obtain the necessary permits.

Good new home builders have skills that go far beyond construction — he or she must supervise subcontractors and artisans; keep tabs on local zoning regulations, building codes and other legalities; inspect work for problems along the way; and perform dozens of other roles that are essential in construction a quality custom-built home. They also, you guessed it, do the actual construction. From breaking ground to the finishing touches, house building contractors will be involved every step of the way.