The Process of Building a Dream Home on Your Land
Building on your own land follows a clear path from your first conversation with us to the day you move in. Here’s what the process looks like:
Answering Tennessee’s Questions About How to Build on Your Own Lot
Building on your own land starts with a site visit to evaluate the lot, followed by a consultation to talk through your budget, floor plan preferences, and any custom features you have in mind.
From there, Michael’s Homes handles the permitting and site preparation, then moves into construction with scheduled walk-throughs at key stages like framing and concrete. The process wraps up with a final walk-through before handing over the keys.
Michael’s Homes makes it simple to start building a home—whether on your own land, or in a location we help you find.
The best place to start is a conversation with our team about your goals, timeline, and land. We’ll help you outline your vision, then guide you through the next steps, from budgeting to design to breaking ground.
You don’t need blueprints or a finished plan in hand to reach out; that’s what the first consultation is for!
Every Michael’s Homes build includes a one-year builder warranty, backed by a partnership with Quality Builders Warranty offering 10-year coverage. Before you sign a contract, our team walks you through the coverage details and how the claims process works.
Michael’s Homes manages the entire building process, including permits, subcontractor scheduling, quality control checks, and key project milestones, so homeowners aren’t juggling separate contractors on their own.