25 years building the "Best of the Best" Homes

Botero manages 92 contractors highly specialized in all branches of construction.

HOME BUILDING PROCESS

How we build your dream home: 4 Phases and 39 Steps.

Phase 1: Pre-Construction

1. Selecting and Buying the Lot.
2. If the lot requires a septic system and a well, there are some engineering studies required and previous approvals from the Health Department.
3. Preliminary plans and Budget to submit to the Lending Bank.
4. Loan processing and approval.
5. Preparation of the entire package to obtain the approval and the permit by the County. That package includes, among other things:

Phase 2: Permitting

6. Permit by the Health Department
7. Permit by the County for Demolition and for Construction.
8. Permit by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
9. Bank closing on the loan.

Phase 3: Construction

10. Demolition of existing structure.
11. Tree clearing and lot preparation.
12. Applying and Paying for the utilities connections.
13. Excavations
14. Foundations
15. Framing
16. Roofing
17. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC

18. Insulation
19. Drywall
20. Priming for painting.
21. Trim and Interior carpentry
22. Doors and Windows
23. Flooring
24. Cabinets and Vanities
25. Hardware for doors and cabinets
26. Final plumbing
27. Final HVAC

28. Exterior Veneer (Stucco, Stone or Brick), gutters and exterior drainage.
29. Finishing septic, well, utilities and connection to home.
30. Base paving
31. Final grading for land.
32. Exterior hardscaping (patios, decks, exterior stairs).
33. Painting
34. Appliances
35. Detail cleaning
36. Landscaping and sprinkle system

Phase 4: Inspection

37. Final Inspections
38. Processing the warranty
39. Occupancy permit.

Some things to keep in mind when contracting with Botero...

1. LOCATION. Botero only builds in Northern Virginia and Maryland. We may consider building in other areas, but it will require a special contract and price.

2. LOT SIZE. Due to the size and shape of our designs, our homes look best on lots of 1 acre or greater. We will provide specific advice for each home.

3. DESIGNS. We specialize in our own design, which is unique and within the European style. We offer more than 30 models on our website. HOWEVER WE BUILD WITH YOUR PLANS OR OURS… ON YOUR LAND OR WE HELP TO BUY A LOT.

4. INTERIOR FEATURES. Most of our homes are designed with basements, bars, wine cellars and home theaters.

5. EXTERIOR AMENITIES. For exteriors, we offer pool, guest home, and sport fields like tennis and basketball courts, additional garages, independent office, prayer room, golf court, gym/training areas and many others.

6. THE BENEFIT TO OUR DESIGNS. We prefer to design the home ourselves, and it’s less expensive.

7. SPECIALTY KITCHENS. We have built kitchens a chef would envy and some cases suggest you to include a SPICE KITCHEN custom made for your needs.

8. PERMITTING & COUNTY WORK. We prepare the plans, application, contract all the subcontractors and submit everything to the County until we get the Building Permit. The Family does not do any County work.

9. CONTRACTORS. All contractors work under the direction and supervision of Botero Homes, but each assumes its own liabilities in the construction process.

Custom Homes By Botero, a Full Service Luxury Custom Home Builder since 1998

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