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Building Services

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Our Land Or Yours

Whether you have your own land, or choose one of ours, we can design and build for you. From the initial meeting discussing your dream through feasibility, construction and final move in, Brabec Homes will be with you every step of the way through the construction process.
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Brabec Homes has been making strides in building Green long before the popularity of Green.  Yet we continue to be responsible in not only environmental resource management but building a home that is healthy for our clients to live in.  Here are some of the ways Brabec Homes is working to build you a healthier and more efficient home.

Build Responsible, Build Green

Brabec Homes has been making strides in building Green long before the popularity of Green.  Yet we continue to be responsible in not only environmental resource management but building a home that is healthy for our clients to live in.  Here are some of the ways Brabec Homes is working to build you a healthier and more efficient home.

Build Responsible, Build Green

Environmental Responsibility

Recycle job site debris preserve topsoil and trees use native plants in landscaping use less toxic products that reduce environmental pollutants.

Resource Responsibility

Installing highly efficient appliances which saves energy and conserves our regions resources installing highly efficient windows Composite engineered wood products are used whenever possible, such as floor joists Installation of fiber cement siding dramatically reduces demand on forest products and it performs better.

Air Quality

The indoor air quality of a Brabec Homes is of the utmost concern. Use of air infiltration systems and electronic air filters Controlled ventilation systems Low toxic building materials Anti-bacterial growth and mold reduction liners in ductwork All these, and more, are areas where Brabec Homes is building responsibly for you and our environment.

ICF, or concrete homes, simply put are better built homes.  Though they do cost a bit more up front, we believe about 10%, the value and payback over the long run, usually 5-7 years, is quite beneficial.

Concrete Homes (ICF)

ICF, or concrete homes, simply put are better built homes.  Though they do cost a bit more up front, we believe about 10%, the value and payback over the long run, usually 5-7 years, is quite beneficial.

Concrete
Homes (ICF)

Beautiful Homes

From the exterior it is hard to even know a home is of concrete. ICFs can be used to build virtually any home plan, using any finish; brick, stucco, siding, and more.

Built to Last

All concrete homes are designed to exceed standard seismic codes and is recognized as a safer form of construction when hurricane, tornadoes, earthquakes or fire threatens.

Energy Efficient

The mass of concrete slows down the transfer of heat and cold making your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer with less energy.

Lower Maintenance

Two of the top causes of exterior maintenance are termites and rotting which concrete homes have a natural defense against.

Environmentally Friendly

Building with concrete helps save our precious forests. The amount of land used to extract the materials to make concrete is only a fraction of that used to cut down our forests for lumber. Scrap tires and other combustible waste that would otherwise take valuable land in landfills are often used as a fuel source in the cement manufacturing process.

Quiet and Comfortable

The greater mass of concrete can reduce sound penetrating through a wall by over 80% when compared to wood-frame construction. Although some sound will penetrate through windows, a concrete home is often two-thirds quieter than a wood-frame home.

Frequently Asked Questions

With so many factors to consider it is best to have a brief phone conversation to review your specific project. With that we can help you determine an appropriate budget for any size or type of home.
Design can take 1-2 months, permits will take 2 months in Cowlitz and Skamania County, 4 months in Clark County, and build time takes 7-8 months.
Of course you can! However, if you need assistance we have many connections with local developers with lots/land in the pipeline, these lots are not yet listed on the RMLS. So, though we are not a realty service, we do have access to off market lots not found on the web.
All Brabec Homes come with a one year warranty.
Yes it is. However, we take great effort in the design phase to anticipate modifications as much as possible. Changes, once underway, can delay and add cost to the project. In fact, most Brabec Homes have very little change orders during the build process because of the preparation during our design phase.
We personally meet weekly on site to review questions and concerns. This is always a fun and hands on experience, seeing firsthand the progress made each week. For any other questions outside weekly meetings, our main office is available via email, text, or phone.
Though it is easier and quicker to buy an existing home our clients decide to build for a variety of reasons. Most build because they have looked and cannot find exactly what they are needing or wanting for their life stage or family. Our design process works backwards in creating a realistic budget and designing a home that fits you and your budget. We take into consideration the size and amenities of your home so that once all costs are calculated we avoid any budget surprises. All Brabec Homes designs take full advantage of the topography, lot/acreage views, and personal needs and desires of the client. All while keeping in mind aging in place features and generational stages of life.
We are third generation builders with our grandfather starting in 1966. Rob and Scott have been building custom homes since 1992, some 30 years now.
A $15,000 retainer which takes the project from design stage to permitting stage and is applied toward your final cost.
If you can dream it, Brabec Homes can build it. Rob and Scott have experience in all avenues of building styles, materials, and designs. Fully allowing the client to create a one of a kind project.