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Site & Vision
We walk the lot, discuss the lifestyle you're building for, and confirm budget and timeline are realistic.
Custom Home Builder
Build your dream home from foundation to finish. Architectural design, permitting, and full construction management — one team from concept to keys.
OVERVIEW
Schlickmann Construction designs and builds custom homes across Massachusetts. We integrate architectural design, structural engineering, mechanical systems, and finish craftsmanship into a single accountable team — so you have one partner from raw land to handed-over keys.
Building a custom home is the largest construction decision most families ever make. We treat it that way. Every project begins with site analysis (soils, drainage, sun exposure, view corridors, zoning), then moves through architectural concepts, structural engineering, energy modeling, and finally to construction.
We build to modern Massachusetts energy code with high-performance envelopes — insulated foundations, advanced framing, continuous exterior insulation, triple-pane windows, and right-sized HVAC. Our homes typically achieve HERS scores in the 30s and qualify for Mass Save rebates.
OUR PROCESS
How We Deliver Custom Homes
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Design & Engineering
Architectural plans, structural engineering, energy model, septic design if needed, and a fixed-price construction contract.
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Permitting & Site
Building permit, conservation review if applicable, site clearing, foundation, and rough framing.
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Build to Move-In
MEP, insulation, drywall, exterior, interior finishes, landscaping, and a comprehensive walkthrough with full documentation.
FAQ
Common Questions About Custom Homes
We don't sell land directly, but we partner with local realtors and have ongoing relationships with land sellers in Stoneham, Reading, Andover, Lexington, and Concord. We can refer you to land that fits your scope and budget.
A spec/production builder offers limited floor plans and finish packages. A true custom-home builder (us) starts with your lifestyle and the lot, designs from scratch, and engineers everything around your needs — there's no "package" to upgrade from.
Design and permitting: 4–6 months. Construction: 8–12 months for a 3,000–4,500 sq ft home. Larger homes (5,000+ sq ft) or complex sites can run 14–18 months total.
Yes. We've delivered HERS-30 homes and have crew trained in Passive House detailing. Net-zero homes typically run 8–15% more in construction cost but pay back in 10–15 years through eliminated energy bills and Mass Save incentives.
Limited Availability
Ready to Start Your Custom Homes?
Schedule a free consultation. We'll walk your space, discuss your goals, and give you a fixed-price proposal in 48 hours.
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