How To Build A Custom Home
THE ROADMAP
The Step-by-Step Game Plan
We’ve boiled the chaos of custom home building into a clear, linear flow. This is where your vision gets a serious shot of reality—and steel. No corporate fluff or ego allowed, just the high-end grit you need to build in Colorado.
01 / THE DOWNLOAD
Initial Consultation & Planning
You tell us about the mountain view you can’t live without; we tell you how we’ll build a masterpiece right in front of it. You bring the dream and the big questions; B-Side defines the scope, runs the feasibility checks, and handles the dirt. We chart the course so your vision actually meets reality in the best way possible.
02 / THE ARCHIVE
Design & Blueprints
This is where the magic happens—and by magic, we mean rigorous, zero-ego engineering. You finalize the finishes and sign off on floors; B-Side manages the architectural muscle to ensure the blueprints are airtight. We handle the technical wizardry of structural compliance, while you decide exactly where the custom wet bar lives.
03 / THE CORE
Site Prep & Foundation
We move mountains (metaphorically) to make sure your home stays put. While you stay excited and watch the dirt fly, B-Side handles the grueling work of permits, massive excavation, and precision concrete pouring. We ensure the ground is as solid as your vision before a single stick of wood even touches the lot.
04 / THE SKELETON
Framing & Exterior Construction
This is the milestone where your home stops being a set of drawings and starts becoming a landmark. While you’re dreaming of housewarming parties, B-Side is orchestrating a precision-engineered skeleton of timber and steel that forms the very soul of your custom build.
The Client: Watching the scale come to life and finally seeing the view through your future living room windows.
B-Side: Directing the heavy lifting with structural framing crews, ensuring Colorado-grade weatherproofing and zero-margin error.
05 / The Refinement
The Guts, The Glory, and The Pinterest Board
Now we install the veins and nerves—the plumbing, wiring, and HVAC systems—behind your walls. While you’re finalizing tile patterns and those specific aged brass faucets you won’t compromise on, B-Side is ensuring every joint and junction meets institutional-grade standards. We manage the maze of subs and schedules so your premium build remains mountain-proof, dead quiet, and structurally flawless.
Final Walkthrough & Handover
06 / THE KEYS
The punch list is finally dead and the dust has settled. We’ll walk every inch together to make sure every edge is crisp and every switch works. Your job? Sign the papers and start chilling the champagne. Our job? Handing over a masterpiece and ensuring you actually know how to run the high-tech thermostat without a PhD.
The Fine Print & Hard Truths.
We’re flexible, but physics is a tough negotiator. We can pivot, but once the structural steel is set, 'changing your mind' becomes a very expensive and time-consuming sport. We'll be firm when we need to be, just to keep your vision—and budget—intact.
So, how long is this actually going to take?
Expect 12 to 18 months of focused grit. Colorado winters wait for no one, and high-performance mountain engineering takes precision—not shortcuts. It takes time to build a legacy, but we promise not to move the goalposts once we start digging.
Where exactly is every dollar of my budget going?
Into institutional-grade systems and artisans who don't know the meaning of 'good enough.' We’re transparent: every dollar is tied to a specific milestone. You won't find generic markups or hidden 'surprises' in our drywall—just honest, high-end production.
Can I change my mind once the project is underway?
Am I going to be left in the dark about progress?
Absolutely not. You’ll hear from us so often you might actually get tired of it. We provide constant updates and transparent project management. In high-stakes mountain builds, silence is a red flag. We don't do ghosting.
Do you handle the permit office and mountain red tape?
Building in Aspen or Boulder is bureaucratic warfare. We bring the ammo. We handle all site selection, geological surveys, and city permits. We know how to navigate the red tape so you can stay focused on the view instead of the paperwork.
Ready to build the B-Side?
Stop scrolling and start digging. Let’s see if we’re the right fit for your vision.