Before You Get Started GET INSPIRED Once you decide to begin the home building process with Silverlake, you’ll meet with your architectural designer and interior designer. They will be the ones to bring your vision to life and assist you in making your selections. You can consult with them on all aspects of the interior and exterior of your home, from top to bottom, no detail is too small.
SORT OUT THE LOGISTICS
A key step in the custom home building process is to carefully review the bylaws, building restrictions, and architectural controls of your home and building location. This is to ensure that construction runs smoothly, and on time.
To build a home in Calgary, there are three permits that are required which Silverlake will secure on your behalf:
Development Permit: This involves the review and approval of architectural plans, and on-site inspections to verify that the development meets city-building policies.
Building Permit: A building permit ensures that construction can begin, and is in compliance with the Alberta Building Code.
Demolition Permit: If you need to tear down an existing home to make way for your custom home, a demolition permit is required. This includes a test for asbestos and the safe disconnection of utilities.
PREPARE YOUR BUDGET
The next step in the home building process is determining your budget. At Silverlake Homes, we work with you and your architectural designer to understand all aspects of your home build so there are no unwanted surprises.
First, you will get a preliminary estimate based on your desired home size and customizations. Once the specifics of your home have been ironed out, you will get a detailed pricing model based on your exact plans and specifications. Silverlake Homes guarantees the price of your home from excavation to the drywall.
This budget is then cross-checked with our trade partners. Once this step is complete we obtain pricing approval from you and submit the plans for a Development Permit. Finally, the construction agreement is signed and the building can start!