McCreary Homes FAQs

How much does it cost to build a custom home?

A. That’s up to you and depends on the following three components.

1. The difficulty of the site

2. The complexity of the structure

3. The level of finish or ingredients in your home

How long have you been in business?

A. McCreary Homes has been incorporated since May 1988.

Can we visit some homes you’ve built?

A. Yes. Our customers are proud to show people their homes. Many of them visited some themselves.

Is custom home building for me?

A. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in existing homes on the market, then perhaps designing and building your dream home is for you.

How long does it take?

A. It all depends on the scope of the project, but about 12 to 18 months.

How do I choose the right building site? It seems like it would cost more to prepare some of them to build on versus others.

A. Yes, that’s true. Site development or site prep costs can vary widely. We would be happy to assess the “buildability” of one site versus another. Slope, rocks, utilities, access, all impact cost. The assessment helps you determine the real cost of the site.

How do you handle changes or alterations after the agreement is signed or after construction has begun?

A. When you request a change, a cost estimate is provided for your approval. If accepted, we proceed with the change.

Do changes add very much time to my move-in date?

A. Yes. Every change, no matter how small, will add time to the home-building process. The amount of time will be determined and included in the cost estimate.

Is it worth it?

A. Absolutely. When you’re finally in your new home relaxing, and it’s just the way you want it, you’ll be thrilled. You’ll have a home you can entertain friends or just spend peaceful relaxing times by yourself. You’ll have an investment in time and money that will appreciate greatly in the future.

What kind of warranty do you provide?

A. McCreary Homes follows the warranty guidelines set forth by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. A copy of these guidelines is available from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors in Phoenix.