Step 1: Quote & contract
Tell us what you need. Our designers put together drawings and an organized, easy-to-read quote, then work through the details with you until the building is yours.
Traditional custom homes, too.
Along with barndominiums, we build traditional homes: a block foundation or a basement, 2x6 stud walls, and the same team that draws, permits and builds every building we put up.
Barndominium or traditional home?
Both make good homes. The difference is in the frame and what sits under it.
- Frame
BarndominiumPost-frame: large posts carry the roof, so the walls don’t have to
Traditional homeStick-framed 2x6 walls carry the roof
- Foundation
BarndominiumPosts set in the ground or on footings, with a concrete slab
Traditional homeA block foundation or a basement
- Floor plan
BarndominiumWide, open spans with few interior bearing walls
Traditional homeRooms laid out conventionally, with beams for long spans
- Garage and shop
BarndominiumEasy to put under the same roof as the house
Traditional homeAn attached or detached garage beside the house
- Often chosen for
BarndominiumRural lots, open plans, living space beside a big shop
Traditional homeA basement, a neighborhood lot or a conventional look
The same three steps.
A house takes longer to permit than a barn, but the process is the one we use on every building.
Step 2: Permits
We manage the permits for you, wherever you live. Homes usually take 3 to 5 months to permit, depending on the county. Garages and farm buildings move faster.
Step 3: Construction
Our crews build it and our project managers keep you posted every step of the way. Final payment comes after the county’s final inspection.
Questions about custom homes.
Still wondering about something? Call us at 302-399-4420.
Do you build houses that aren’t barndominiums?
Yes. We build traditional homes with a block foundation or basement and 2x6 stud-framed walls, as well as post-frame barndominiums.
Can you build a home with a basement?
Yes. A traditional home can sit on a full basement or a block foundation. Whether a basement makes sense depends on your lot, the soil and how high the water table sits, which we look at before drawing.
How long does a new home take to permit?
Homes usually take 3 to 5 months to permit, depending on the county. We manage the permit for you from application to final inspection.
Should I build a barndominium or a traditional house?
If you want a big shop or garage under the same roof and wide open rooms, a barndominium is a natural fit. If you want a basement, or your lot or HOA expects a conventional house, a traditional home may suit you better. We build both, so we can talk it through honestly.
Let’s talk about your house.
Tell us about your lot and the home you have in mind, and we’ll come back with drawings and a free quote.
302-399-4420
- info@pbuincde.com
- Office
- 575 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901 (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- We build in
- Delaware and Maryland, plus select projects in Virginia