The Process - Granite Ridge Builders

At Granite Ridge Builders, we are committed to creating an outstanding home building experience for our customers. We are with you every step of the way because we are passionate about building a home of quality and high standards that you will enjoy for many years. We have simplified the home building process to make it easy for you.

Construction Process

Made Easy

If you want to build a new home, but are unsure of how the process works, Granite Ridge Builders has created a helpful guide to the new home building process. You can watch our helpful video about our simplified steps in the new home construction process.

We really like how smooth the process went from signing the agreement to moving in. The designing process and decorating was very fun and everyone was very knowledgeable! Overall we were VERY impressed with the process from start to finish!
Quinn Wiley | Urbana, IN

Loved the communication, pictures and the speed with which questions were answered and concerns were addressed!
Jonathan & Jill Jeran | Huntertown, IN

I felt very welcomed from the time I walked in. Everyone was very helpful. I was very pleased with everyone in the process.
Ashley Kissinger | Huntertown, IN

The process used by your company to keep us informed of the building process and timing was excellent. We appreciated the help your team gave us with fast responses on questions we had. We will recommend your company to those looking for building a new home. Quality is first class along with your staff. We are loving our new home more each day.
Paula & Gary Jaeckle | Fort Wayne, IN

Alicia (Project Manager) stayed in contact with us the whole time. With the pandemic and everything going on at the time of construction her and her team were always there to guide us through the process of building our very first home.
Joseph Scott | Fort Wayne, IN

Lucian (Executive Designer & Estimator) did an awesome job on home design. We made up our mind to choose Granite Ridge Builders immediately after our first meeting with him. All of the drafters/print designers who worked on our home were awesome. Very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and quick to respond. I really enjoyed this part of the home buying experience.
Heath & Stephanie Breeding | Fort Wayne, IN

Working with Lucian (executive designer) was helpful in getting the house we had envisioned. We really enjoy the open feel and the quality workmanship of the home. We thought the process was so easy and such a positive experience - can't imagine things being any better! Your showroom is great! We loved that you have it all in one place!
Jim & Julie Gould | Fort Wayne, IN

I had the opportunity to work with Lucian and Cindy in creating my home layout and design. He demonstrated an amazing ability to balance my interests and price point with all other aspects of the home building process to create a beautiful layout.
Karel Homrig | Fort Wayne, IN

I thought the design process was going to be overwhelming but, Samantha (Design Coordinator) made everything so easy, fun and nice. It was a very pleasant experience.
Jacob Rodenbeck | Fort Wayne, IN

Buildertrend was an excellent way for me to feel connected.
Kristen Mikel | Topeka, IN

Joy (New Home Specialist) was very good to work with and helped direct us to model homes to review which helped us choose a floor plan.
Mike Vanderburggen | Bryan, OH

The walk through process was far more than what I ever expected. Jeff walked with me through every room and the outside, explaining everything I would need to know once I moved in. He was courteous and knowledgeable about any questions I had.
Pamela Sliger | Fort Wayne, IN

Very professional, helpful, and organized from start to finish. Communication was open and frequent which kept us involved with all aspects.
Mike & Debra Chiles | Van Wert, OH

Our project manager Alicia Prast was our favorite part—she was always available, patiently answered our questions and kept everything unbelievably on track, even early sometimes!
Todd & Hayley Mullins | Fort Wayne, IN

I appreciated Lisa’s constant communication. She always returned my phone calls promptly and always professionally.
Kim Shatto | Avilla, IN

We had a great team to work with throughout our experience.
John & Taylor Feighner | Fort Wayne, IN

We liked the communication through the process. Buildertrend was a great tool. Alicia (Project Manager) was awesome! Between the Studs (TV Show) provided us with information regarding the various stages building our home.
Frank & Alanza Jackson | Fort Wayne, IN

I liked how we were informed almost every day what got done with the house and what was going to happen next. The communication was great and all the employees that I got to meet and work with were all amazing!
Jacob Rodenbeck | Fort Wayne, IN

Kayla was very patient and attentive to our wants. She made welcome suggestions when we were at a point of indecision. Kayla was timely and informative in her response to our emails and texts. A pleasure to have Kayla as our Design Representative.
Dwayne & Christina Hazzard | Avilla, IN

We love Donnie Dressel (Project Manager)! He was great to work with and made sure things were neat and clean throughout the whole construction process. He kept us informed via communication and photos. He was great whenever there was a concern. We could take it to him and he would get an answer.
Charles & Debora Curless | Wabash, IN

The ease of the experience overall was incredible. Everyone we dealt was were very professional and kept us informed at all times. Tony Doepker (New Home Specialist) was very upfront about costs and helped us accurately project the final cost of our home with the upgrades we had. We even came in under budget!
Caressa Thompson | Topeka, IN

I liked the ease of coming up with a plan and working with the Granite Ridge staff. Joy Justice (New Home Specialist) was great to work with. She wasn't pushy but when we were ready to move forward, she was always there with any help we needed.
Ken & Mary Jean Meyer | Decatur, IN

I love how from the beginning we were treated well. We were helped all along the way to get into our new home. We really feel like we were a part of all of the construction process with the Buildertrend app and any questions we had our project manager, Steve, was quick to answer.
Troy & Ina Dull | New Paris, IN

We were very happy overall with the communication between our project manager (Josh Sorge) and our decorator (Jenny Nelson)! Any time we had a question or concern they were very quick in getting back with us. We had a great experience in building our new home and are love being all settled in!
Jason & Stacey Spuller | Fort Wayne, IN

I love how the designer went a little “off-script” and did some customizing for us. Josh, Michael, and Chris have been so customer-service driven throughout the entire experience. It has been great knowing that they are a part of the build.
Kyle & Jessica Esselburn | Huntertown, IN

Lucian and Mark are the "Golden Boys" of the Drafting Department. We could not have had a better experience! They designed and made changes happen that gave us our forever house. They were very patience and had our best interest covered. These guys are good!
Dwayne & Christina Hazzard | Avilla, IN

Our Project Manager was amazing. Communication was always there, and he got things done even when we thought it was impossible.
Cory & Brandi Feltner | Huntington, IN

The whole experience was wonderful from the start. Izzy, Teresa, and Elizabeth were wonderful and helped me out a tremendous amount to be able to move into my new home. Josh wood made sure that the home was completed to perfection. He made sure I knew everything mechanically and maintenance wise on the house. Also gave very many helpful tips on different things in the house.
Michael Jennings | Huntertown, IN

I loved my experience with Granite Ridge Builders. They made the process easy and fun. I love the house! It's so pretty and everything I imagined it would be!
Jenna Dailey | Van Wert, OH

I loved the constant contact throughout the whole process. I was always in the loop with what process the house was in during construction. My questions were answered, and all of my concerns were talked through.
Ashly Roth | Columbia City, IN

Fantastic people to work with, at all levels of the organization! Brian H. (Project Manager) was fantastic. He made the building process very enjoyable. Seemed to go out of his way to do what was necessary.
Greg & Dianna Lawson | Columbia City, IN

While the entire experience with Granite Ridge was awesome, working with our project manager Donnie is my absolute favorite part of this entire process. Donnie's knowledge was great, but his personality and humor made the project so much fun!
Jameson & Ginger Olson | Andrews, IN

If we have a question or concern about something, Granite Ridge is very quick to respond! Will even schedule the visit for the technician to come out and take a look.
Joshua Korte & Shantell Brown | Van Wert, OH

Ben was great. As it was our first experience, he answered lots of questions and would come to the site early mornings before I left for work to show me what was happening and what things to expect over the next few days.
Brian Eager | Harlan, IN

Throughout the physical build, Jess, our Project Manager, placed our interest and concerns at the top of her list. She truly cares about the homeowner and those people are hard to find these days. It's as if she was building the house for herself.
Dwayne & Christina Hazzard | Avilla, IN

My Project Manager (Alicia) was absolutely the best. She was professional, efficient, courteous, patient, responsive, knowledgeable and also good with her team and subs. She is truly an asset to Granite Ridge. I felt lucky to have her overseeing my the build of my home.
Amanda Tokos | Fort Wayne, IN

We liked that Izzy brought us to a bunch of houses to see and feel layouts before we made a decision. This really helped us. His input was very helpful in the beginning.
Justin & Amy Sims | Fort Wayne, IN

Jess is an excellent communicator and very timely. We received regular reports on the work progress. She would receive and reply to our text and phone calls promptly. We would request Jess again as our Project Manager if we were to build again.
Dwayne & Christina Hazzard | Avilla, IN

Everyone was very helpful and encouraging. They seemed as excited I was about the new home! Kathy (New Home Specialist) was great to work with. She was so helpful and always willing to answer my questions and guide me through any process.
Tara Kennedy | Fort Wayne, IN

We enjoyed the entire building process from start to finish. The Granite Ridge staff was always available for questions and attentive. Our project manager was exceptional.
Gary and Debra Wick | Avilla, IN

We purchased a spec home and we love it! We paid for an independent inspection and our inspector told us he has inspected hundreds of new homes and he told us this one was very well done. It gave us an extra bit of piece of mind. All of our questions were answered and any concerns we had were addressed and taken care of by Granite Ridge Builders.
John and Peggy Kuntz | Fort Wayne, IN

Simple Steps

1. Meet

In the initial meetings, we will give you a showroom tour, share our home building process, and discuss your goals, ideas, and budget for your dream home. Granite Ridge Builders feels that it is important to listen carefully to a homebuyer’s wishes. Once we have found an ideal location for your new home and the perfect floor plan, we will prepare a construction proposal. The construction proposal is an outline of the features and cost related to the construction of your new home.

Meet the Team

2. Design

Once you agree to terms of the construction proposal, a contract is signed. This step introduces the plan, design, and decorating stage. You are also ready to begin the mortgage and loan application process. We will assign one of our talented Design Coordinators and Drafting Specialists to guide you through the process of planning and selecting the features and details of your new home. You will work one-on-one with our team to personalize your new home to your specific budget. All of the design choices are located under one roof, making it an enjoyable and effortless experience.

Design Studio

3. Build

Once your financing and overall design are completed and approved, the construction process will begin. We have teamed up with Buildertrend to help you stay involved during the build and allow you to communicate and follow along with the progress of your new home. Granite Ridge Builders uses construction techniques designed to build one of the highest quality homes you can purchase. To ensure the quality of the homes we build, we have assigned a Project Manager to your job. The Project Manager will inspect your home during the construction process. The inspections performed by your Project Manager are in addition to the required inspections performed by the building department and vendors involved in the construction of your home.

Granite Ridge Differences

4. Live

When construction on your new home is complete, your Project Manager will contact you to schedule a New Home Presentation. This final step in the process of building your home typically lasts one to two hours and will prepare you for the final closing. During this meeting we will demonstrate that the home has been completed to your satisfaction, demonstrate maintenance procedures, and review warranty procedures and emergency contacts. A closing appointment will be scheduled with the lender and title company which includes finalizing your loan and receiving the keys to move-in!

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YOUR KEY TO A

CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

Custom Floor Plans

Start with any of our home plans and make it your own or work with our designers to create a truly custom home. We will help you create a home that you'll love.

Custom Selections

Choosing the details that will go into your new home is often the most enjoyable part of the building process. Our design experts are here to help guide you through the process.

Custom Built

We select a team that is committed to building a home with the highest standards and quality craftsmanship. We pay attention to every detail that goes into your new home.

Custom Team

We strive to make our homeowners happy by listening and working with them through each phase of construction. Our dedicated team of professionals are here to help.

Custom Communication

Communication is key to creating happy homeowners and a smooth construction process. Easily track the progress of your new home and quickly communicate with our team.

Custom Process

We make it our mission to give all of our homebuyers information up front and throughout the construction process about what to expect, the project itself, and the timeline.

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