Attune Homes can help you seamlessly through the construction of your new home from conception to move-in.

Process for pre-approved accessory dwelling (ADU) design

The design is pre-approved for permitting in the local area like the Raleigh Fast-Track Program

1) Attune meets with you on the phone to understand your needs and specifications for your new dwelling.

2)     Attune calculates an estimate based on existing cost information. (1 week or less)

2) Attune visits your build site and does layout of the dwelling.

4)     Attune creates the final price quote. We agree on terms and sign the construction contract. Owner pays deposit (1 week or less)

5) Attune manages the permitting process (2-4 weeks)

5)     Obtain financing

6)     Start construction

Process for Custom Home with Completed Design and Own Land

In this case you already have a completed design that fits the land you own.

1)     Attune meets with you to understand your needs and specifications for your new home.

2)     Attune calculates an estimate based on existing cost information

3)     If an exact quote is required, at this point, Attune requests a partially refundable preconstruction deposit of $1 - $3 per square foot.

4)     Attune creates the final price quote. We agree on terms and sign the construction contract.

5)     Obtain financing

6)     Get permit and start construction

Process without Design or Land

In this case you need a home designed, or to find land, or adjust an existing design to your land.

1)     Attune meets with you to understand your needs and specifications for your new home

2)     Attune calculates an estimate based on existing cost information

3)     Attune will conduct a preliminary land evaluation and visit one property with you for free.

4)     Attune will recommend architects and designers from our network

5)     If you want Attune Homes to work with the design team and/or to conduct land due diligence, at this point, Attune requests a partially refundable preconstruction deposit of between $2 - $4 per square foot for performing the agreed-upon items listed below in Scope of Work.

6) Attune evaluates potential lots and works with the design team to come up with the final plan

7) Attune creates the final price quote. We agree on terms and sign the construction contract

8) Obtain financing

9) Get permit and start construction

Land Due Diligence Scope of Work

Zoning - Consult with public records, zoning officials, architects to help determine:

• Minimum lot size

• Allowable structures

• Required setbacks

• Flood zones or protected streams and required setbacks

Water

• Verify if well or MSW tap is needed

• Evaluate viability of well from consulting with well drillers and neighbors

• Apply for well permit

Sewage

• Obtain public septic records for property and neighbors

• Perform preliminary site evaluation

• Create site plan and apply for Site Improvement Permit

• Consult with soil scientists

Electric

• Determine means and rough cost to supply property with power

Survey

• Coordinate with surveyor to mark property lines and/or create a new survey

Buildability

• Review topographical maps and conduct preliminary on-site survey to determine construction options

• Consult with soil scientist and engineer to determine soil suitability for building

Site Plan

• Create preliminary site plan

• Create site plan for septic Site Improvement Permit

Design/Build Scope of Work

• Guide plan development from buildability, cost, and performance perspectives

• Visit site

• Conduct rough surveying

• Coordinate with zoning and building officials

• Coordinate with architects and designers

• Coordinate with engineers

• Value Engineer

• Develop energy efficiency, materials, and finish options

• Create rough site plans

• Develop rough cost estimates to guide design 

Attune Homes is currently building in Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Alamance counties of North Carolina.