Do I need homeowner’s insurance when I am building at home?
No, you do not need any insurance. Some people will take out a liability policy, but not very many. Sharp Homes will take out a builder’s risk policy which will…
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Am I limited to working with the builder’s plans?
No. We will work with you on designing a plan that best fits your needs. Our in-house architect can work with a plan that you already have or of course…
What type of a deposit is required in designing a home with Sharp Homes?
Sharp Homes does not require any deposit on design work. We are happy to sit down with you and design your dream home free of charge.
Can I save money using your existing plans versus custom plans?
It is slightly less expensive to use our existing plans as we know them very closely, but it is not a significant savings to start with one of our existing…
Where can I tour a model home or see your work?
We currently have model homes in Talia, Castaway, Brookfield, and Flint Hills. We will adding model homes in the Reber and Ashton Grove neighborhoods in 2026. There are also dozens…
Is it true that if I select my own subcontractors I am still at the mercy of the contractor?
Sharp Homes will do all the scheduling and communication control with the subcontractors so that you have only one point of contact for the duration of construction.
What is the warranty on a new home?
Sharp Homes provides a builder warranty of one year that covers most everything except for landscaping. We also include all the extended warranties that come with materials such as windows,…
What are the advantages of building a new home versus existing?
Building new with Sharp Homes will be much more energy efficient and your home will hold its value better. New homes also have very little maintenance cost for the first…
Is it true that there will be cost overruns above the initial contract price?
There are multiple allowances that are in play while you’re building a new home to select all of your finishes and for your site conditions. If you go over on…
When building a new home it seems that there are many selections to make on a deadline. How does the selection process work at Sharp Homes?
Soon after writing a contract, you will meet with the office manager, the superintendent, and the decorator. They will go through the allowance sheet and vendor list with you as…
I’ve heard when selecting a builder on a contract that you are on your own the rest of the way through the construction process. Is this true?
We have a superintendent, decorator, and an office manager dedicated to help you navigate through the entire build process. They work for you to make this process very smooth and…
Do builders use lower quality materials on new homes?
Some builders do, but at Sharp Homes we like to use proven products throughout the build for a high quality home that will last for decades.
I have never built a new home. What is the process and where do I begin?
You would begin by contacting Sharp Homes for a consultation to figure out where in fact you want to build and what you want to build. We can help you…