A month-by-month breakdown of the custom home building process at Sage at Marvin — from choosing your homesite to receiving your keys, with insider tips…
Understanding the Custom Home Timeline
One of the most common questions prospective homeowners ask is: "How long does it take to build a custom home?" At Sage at Marvin , the typical journey from lot selection to move-in spans 14-18 months, depending on home size, complexity, and design decisions. Here's what to expect at each stage.
Phase 1: Discovery & Lot Selection (Month 1-2)
What Happens
You'll tour available homesites at Sage at Marvin, each offering unique characteristics — mature tree coverage, topography, orientation, and privacy. Peters Custom Homes helps you evaluate each lot based on your design vision, outdoor living goals, and lifestyle preferences.
Key Decisions
Homesite selection and reservation
Initial budget framework discussion
Architectural style direction
General program (bedrooms, baths, garage bays, special rooms)
Phase 2: Design & Architecture (Month 2-5)
What Happens
Working with your architect and Peters Custom Homes, you'll develop floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings. This is the most creative phase — where your vision takes shape on paper before a single shovel hits the ground.
Key Decisions
Floor plan layout and room adjacencies
Exterior architectural style and materials
Site plan: home placement, driveway, outdoor living zones
Structural systems and energy efficiency goals
Phase 3: Interior Design Selections (Month 4-7)
What Happens
Emerald & Oak Design , the preferred interior design partner for Sage at Marvin, guides you through material selections: flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, paint colors, and hardware. This process overlaps with architectural design to ensure cohesion.
Key Decisions
Kitchen and bath material selections
Flooring throughout (hardwood, tile, stone)
Lighting design and fixture selection
Smart home technology planning with Peters Audio Video
Phase 4: Permitting & Pre-Construction (Month 5-7)
What Happens
Construction documents are submitted to Union County for permits. Peters Custom Homes finalizes subcontractor scheduling, material ordering, and site preparation planning. A detailed construction schedule is created and shared with you.
Phase 5: Site Work & Foundation (Month 7-9)
What Happens
The exciting moment — ground breaks. Tree protection fencing goes up, the site is cleared and graded, utilities are connected, and the foundation is poured. You'll see your home's footprint come to life on your chosen homesite.
Phase 6: Framing & Rough-In (Month 9-12)
What Happens
The home's structure rises: framing, roofing, windows, and exterior sheathing are completed. Rough mechanical systems — plumbing, electrical, HVAC ductwork, and smart home wiring — are installed inside the walls before they're closed up. This is when the home's scale becomes truly apparent.
Phase 7: Interior Finishes (Month 12-16)
What Happens
The transformation from construction site to luxury home: drywall, painting, cabinetry installation, countertops, flooring, tile work, fixture installation, and trim carpentry. Each trade follows a carefully choreographed sequence.
Phase 8: Final Details & Landscaping (Month 16-18)
What Happens
Final paint touch-ups, hardware installation, appliance delivery, smart home programming, landscape installation, driveway completion, and a thorough cleaning. Multiple quality inspections ensure every detail meets Peters Custom Homes' standards.
Phase 9: Walk-Through & Closing
What Happens
A comprehensive walk-through with your project manager reviews every element of your new home. Any punch-list items are documented and addressed. You receive your homeowner orientation — learning how every system, feature, and material in your home works — and then receive your keys.
Tips for a Smooth Build
Make decisions on schedule — delays in material selections cascade through the timeline
Trust the process — Peters Custom Homes has built hundreds of luxury homes and manages every detail
Visit regularly — scheduled site visits keep you connected and excited
Communicate openly — questions are always welcome at any stage
Start Your Timeline Today
With 13 estate homesites remaining at Sage at Marvin, starting your journey now means moving into your custom estate home by late 2027 or early 2028. Schedule your private tour to select your homesite and begin the design process.