Building on Your Lot

“BYOL” means constructing a custom or pre-designed home on land owned by the client, offering more flexibility and personalization than purchasing a home in a pre-planned development. The process begins with evaluating the lot for feasibility, considering zoning requirements, utility access, soil conditions, and any environmental or regulatory factors. The a home plan is then selected to suit the land’s topography and orientation, whether the client selects a plan from Keel like the Sanibel, or opts for a fully custom design. Keel will handle plan design, contractor coordination, ARB applications, permitting, site preparation, and utility connections, which may involve installing septic systems, wells, or extending infrastructure in undeveloped areas. We’re your turn-key home builder, armed with all the necessary resources and connections to get your home construction-ready.

This approach requires close collaboration with you, as you are very involved in decisions regarding site layout, materials, and finishes. While unique site conditions present challenges, such as drainage issues or rocky terrain, building on a client-owned lot allows for a highly tailored home in the client’s desired location. For Keel, it is an opportunity to deliver homes that fit our client’s lifestyle.

HOW IT WORKS

Contract & Deposit

Meet with our Sales Professional to identify the right floor plan, discuss budgetary pricing, sign a contract and submit a deposit.

Plan Modifications

Meet with the designer to review plans, make some initial material selections, and start discussing interior design.

(pricing update provided if needed)

Selections

After the plans are complete, you'll make selections soon as the permit application is approved, your home is added to the queue and we start construction as soon as possible!

Pricing

After all your selections are made, plans are complete, and the conditions of the lot are understood, we can calculate a final cost to build.

Approvals & Addendum

When the selections and pricing are complete, you'll sign a final addendum and submit an additional deposit. Then we’ll apply for a permit to build.

Permitting

As soon as the permit application is approved, your home is added to the queue and we start construction as soon as possible!

Breaking Ground

You’ll meet the PM, discuss construction expectations, and we will start building.

Pre-Drywall Walkthrough

About mid-way through the build you will have a formal meeting on site to check out the framed spaces before it gets sealed up with insulation and drywall

Closing

Finally, around the time of completion we'll walk you through and demonstrate the features of your new home to you!

Our Sales and Design Team will help you design your dream home.

Looking for land?

Already own land?

Start with our portfolio of homes and modify it to suit your needs.

Build on your lot custom home virginia process
Build on your lot custom home virginia process

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Let’s talk about your dream home.

 
 

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You bring the ideas, let us do the heavy lifting.

Serving Central Virginia and the Greater Richmond Area

 

Behind the Scenes

  • We will survey your lot and make sure its construction ready before any other steps are taken.

  • Checking in after clearing and staking the homes' corner points.

  • Making custom tile choices

  • Testing paint colors for an extra pop in the ceiling!

  • Designing a custom kitchen at Midsouth Building Supply

  • Selecting countertops in person to get educated and feel the product, making sure its the perfect fit for the space

  • Blending virtual and physical selections

  • Collaborating with our amazing showroom reps to pick out the perfect fixtures

  • Conducting daily walk throughs

  • Welcome Home!