Design your dream home
A Dutton build runs through seven stages, from the first walk of your lot to keys in hand. Here's what happens at each one and what you get, so you always know what's next.
Updated November 2026
Meet & walk the lot
Sit down together
We meet on your lot or over coffee and talk through how you live, what you want and what you want to spend. If you own land, we walk it. It's the best hour you can spend before anyone draws a line.
What you get
- Your lot, your wish list and your budget range on the table
- Honest feedback on what the lot allows
- A feel for whether we're the right fit
Home design
Plans that fit you
Bring plans you already love or start fresh. We work with you and your designer until the layout fits your lot and your life. Thinking about cost during design is much cheaper than changing course after the plans are done.
What you get
- Floor plan and elevations
- Room-by-room review
- Site plan for setbacks, views and drainage
Specifications
Choose every finish
Cabinets, counters, flooring, fixtures, roofing and windows. We spell out every material so you know exactly what you're getting, and we help you narrow the choices when there are too many.
What you get
- A written spec sheet for the whole house
- Help narrowing choices
- No surprise allowances later
Bid & cost sheet
A line-item price
You get a detailed bid and cost sheet, line by line, instead of one vague number. Where you're still deciding, you'll see a clear allowance. Take the time you need and ask anything.
What you get
- Every trade and material itemized
- Clear allowances where you're still choosing
- Time to ask questions before you commit
Contract
Everything in writing
Scope, specs, price and schedule go into one clear contract before a shovel hits the dirt. It also explains how changes are handled, so both sides know the rules from day one.
What you get
- A plain-language contract
- A payment draw schedule
- How changes are priced and approved
Construction & communication
Updates the whole way
You hear from Matt directly, with regular progress updates and photos. Questions get answered, not dodged. If you're living out of town while you build, that matters even more.
What you get
- Regular updates with photos
- One person to call or text
- Walk-throughs at key stages
Final walk & warranty
Walk it, then move in
We walk the finished home with you, fix anything that isn't right, and stand behind the work with our builder's warranty. Then you get the keys.
What you get
- Final walk-through and punch list
- Warranty paperwork and care info
- Keys in hand
The same stages, every time
Most building stress comes from not knowing. You don't know what something will cost, who's responsible or what's happening this week. A clear process solves most of that before it starts.
These stages apply to new homes and to remodels. A kitchen moves through them faster than a custom home, but you still get the written spec, the line-item bid, the contract and the updates.
Start with Stage 01About the process
How long does the whole process take?
It depends on the design, lot, permitting and weather. Your contract includes a realistic schedule, and Matt keeps you updated if anything changes.
What happens if I want to change something mid-build?
We write up the change with its cost and schedule impact, and nothing moves forward until you approve it.
How often will I get updates?
Regularly, with photos, directly from Matt. You can call or text with questions during working hours.
What does the warranty cover?
We stand behind our work with a builder's warranty. The details are spelled out in your contract.
Let's walk your lot
Tell us about your lot or your home and what you're picturing. Matt will reach out to set up a first meeting, on your property or over coffee.
- Call or text928.458.4848
- Emailmdutton@duttonconstructionaz.com
- HoursMon to Fri, 7 am to 5 pm. Saturday by appointment.
- ServingPrescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Williamson Valley and Talking Rock
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- LicenseAZ ROC 337430
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