The Foundation of Your Custom Home Experience
Rock’s Custom Homes Base Build Package is the structured design-build process that every client goes through before construction begins. This is how we protect your budget, honor your vision, and deliver a fixed-price home you can rely on.
We do not price homes based on guesses.We design first. We engineer second. Then we price with confidence. This process is required for every Rock’s Custom Home.
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE IN THE BASE PACKAGE
Step 1: On-Site Consultation with Rock’s Custom Homes
Your Vision, Your Lot, Your Lifestyle
Your journey begins with a one-on-one, on-site consultation with our construction team. This allows us to understand how you want to live in your home and what your property requires before design begins.
During this visit, we evaluate:
• Your lot and site conditions
• Sun exposure, views, and orientation
• Flood zone and elevation requirements (if applicable)
• Access, setbacks, and buildable area
• How your family plans to live inside and outside the home
• Work-from-home needs, kids, pets, hobbies, and future use
• Your high-level investment comfort range
At the end of this consultation, we can provide a realistic price range, not a fixed price. True pricing only comes after full design and engineering.
This step sets the foundation for everything that follows.
Step 2: Design Intake & Programming Session
Turning Ideas Into a Buildable Home
You’ll sit down with our architectural team for a collaborative design session. This is where your ideas turn into real architectural concepts.
In this phase we define:
• Your must-have rooms and features
• Overall layout and interior flow
• Structural considerations based on your lot
• Ceiling heights, volume, and spatial experience
• Multi-elevation floorplan options when applicable
• Advanced rooflines and exterior architectural style
Your home begins taking shape here — and you’ll start seeing how your ideas translate into reality.
Step 3: Meeting With Our Interior Design Team
This is where your ideas turn into real architectural concepts.
In this phase we define:
• Your must-have rooms and features
• Overall layout and interior flow
• Structural considerations based on your lot
• Ceiling heights, volume, and spatial experience
• Multi-elevation floorplan options when applicable
• Advanced rooflines and exterior architectural style
Step 4: Full Pre-Construction Phase Commitment
Where Your Fixed Price Is Created
This is the most critical phase of your project. During pre-construction, all design and engineering decisions are finalized before construction begins.
This phase includes:
• Final architectural drawings
• Structural engineering
• Site planning and layout
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing strategies
• Flood, elevation, and coastal engineering where required
• Final interior and exterior selections
• Integration of all upgrades
• Full value engineering if your dream design exceeds your target budget
By the end of pre-construction:
• Every detail is defined
• Every upgrade is coordinated
• Every system is engineered
• Every dollar is accounted for
Only after this phase is complete do we present your • fixed-price construction contract. This ensures there are no surprise costs later.
Step 5: Construction Phase
Predictable, Organized, and Transparent
Once your design and pricing are locked, your home enters construction with a fully documented plan and permit-ready drawings.
During construction you receive:
• A fully documented build plan
• Permits submitted and managed
• A dedicated project manager
• Client portal access (schedule, photos, updates)
• Transparent communication throughout the build
• Quality control at each milestone
Because everything was resolved up front, the build is efficient, predictable, and smoot
Step 6: Certificate of Occupancy
We Don’t Disappear After the Keys Are Handed Over
Once your home passes all final inspections, you receive your Certificate of Occupancy and complete your final walk-through with our team.
You also receive:
• Warranty documentation
• Maintenance guidance
• Final project records
• Ongoing post-build support and service access
We do not simply hand over the home and disappear. Our team remains available after move-in to support you as you transition into living in your new home.
Why Our Clients Choose Process Over Guesswork
It eliminates pricing guesswork
It protects clients from change-order surprises
It aligns vision, design, and budget upfront
It allows true fixed-price contracts
It creates smoother construction timelines
It protects long-term property value
This is the level of structure required to build high-quality custom homes in Florida’s coastal and inland markets.
INSPIRATIONAL DESIGN GALLERY
SERVING TAMPA BAY & SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Custom Homes Built for Florida Living
Rock’s Custom Homes proudly serves:
Sarasota County
Charlotte County
Lee County
Collier County
Manatee County
Hillsborough County
Pinellas County
We specialize in both elevated coastal homes and traditional custom builds.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Clear on the Process Before You Begin
1. Why can’t you give me a fixed price right away?
Because a real fixed price requires real design.
Before we price your home, we must fully understand:
• Your architectural layout
• Interior selections
• Structural requirements
• Site conditions
• Upgrade decisions
• Outdoor features
• Energy systems
• Specialty spaces
Giving a price before that would be a guess — and guesses create change orders, budget shock, and broken trust.
Our process ensures your final price is accurate, reliable, and buildable.
2. When do I receive a fixed price?
You receive your fixed construction price after completing the full pre-construction phase, once:
Architecture is finalized
Interior design selections are complete
Structural engineering is approved
All major upgrades are locked
Site planning is complete
Permitting strategy is confirmed
This is how we eliminate surprises during construction.
3. Do you require interior design services?
Yes.
Every Rock’s Custom Homes build includes a mandatory base interior design package.
This guarantees:
Cohesive architecture + interiors
Accurate material budgeting
Proper lighting and fixture planning
No re-designs during construction
No budget surprises caused by late selections
Premium interior design services are also available as upgrades.
4. Do you use an in-house architect and interior designer?
Yes.
You will meet directly with:
Our in-house architect
Our in-house interior design team
They work in unison throughout pre-construction so your home is:
Architecturally sound
Structurally correct
Interior-coordinated
Budget-aligned
Build-ready before construction starts
5. What is included in your pre-construction phase?
Pre-construction includes:
Full architectural design
Structural engineering
Interior design coordination
Site planning
Upgrade integration
Pool + outdoor design coordination (if selected)
Value engineering
Permit-ready documentation
Final fixed-price construction proposal
This phase protects your investment and defines everything before ground is broken.
6. Do you build pools and outdoor kitchens?
Yes — and they are designed as part of your home, not added later.
During pre-construction, you can design:
Custom pools
Outdoor kitchens
Fireplaces
Pergolas
Outdoor living rooms
Pool baths
Water features
Hardscapes
Outdoor lighting
Everything is engineered, budgeted, and permitted in one unified plan.
7. What happens if my dream design goes over budget?
We value-engineer, not pressure.
That means we:
Adjust size
Modify layouts
Offer alternate finishes
Phase features
Re-design structural decisions
All while protecting:
Performance
Lifestyle goals
Structural quality
Long-term durability
You stay in control of your budget.
8. Do you build elevated and coastal homes?
Yes.
We specialize in elevated coastal construction throughout Florida, including:
FEMA-compliant foundations
Impact-rated windows and doors
Coastal wind-rated structures
Flood-zone engineering
Moisture-resistant building systems
Salt-air exterior assemblies
But we also build traditional inland custom homes across Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida.
9. Can I bring my own architect or designer?
Yes.
However, our in-house architect and interior designers still collaborate to ensure:
Structural integrity
Budget compatibility
Proper documentation
Permit readiness
Construction feasibility
This protects your timeline and investment.
10. Do you offer smart homes, security, and technology packages?
Yes. These are designed during pre-construction and may include:
Whole-home audio
Security cameras
Alarm systems
Gate controls
Lighting automation
Climate automation
Network wiring
Home theater rooms
These are planned and priced before construction starts.
11. Do you build additional structures like ADUs, docks, and garages?
Yes. Depending on zoning and site conditions, we can design and build:
Guest houses / ADUs
Detached garages
Office studios
Boat docks
Boat lifts
Seawalls
Workshops
Storage buildings
All integrated during the design phase.
12. How long does a typical build take?
Most custom homes take 10–16 months, depending on:
Size
Complexity
Elevation
Permitting
Upgrade scope
Weather
Because our homes are fully designed before construction begins, our timelines stay predictable.
13. What happens after Certificate of Occupancy (CO)?
We do not disappear after move-in.
After CO you receive:
Warranty support
Maintenance guidance
System walk-throughs
Ongoing builder relationship
Post-build service coordination
Rock’s Custom Homes supports your home beyond construction.
14. What makes Rock’s Custom Homes different?
Fourth-generation builder heritage
Design-first process
In-house architect + interior design
No blind pricing
No rushed bids
No late-stage surprises
Fixed-price only after real design
Florida-engineered coastal performance
Full upgrade integration
Long-term service support
We are not selling houses.
We are delivering designed, engineered, lifestyle-built homes.
15. Can you design for pets, kids, aging-in-place, or wellness?
Yes. During design we can integrate:
Pet wash stations
Pet feeding zones
Kid-safe stairs & railings
Homework centers
Playrooms
Aging-in-place accommodations
Zero-entry showers
Wider doorways
Wellness rooms
Sauna & spa spaces
These are intentionally designed — not retrofitted later.
