Custom-Built Homes

Start With Your Priorities

A successful custom home begins with a conversation about how you want to live in the space. Maybe you need an open kitchen for family gatherings, room to grow, a main-floor living area, or dedicated space for hobbies and guests. Those details help shape the layout long before construction begins.
We take time to discuss your goals, style preferences, anticipated scope, and the questions you have about getting started. If you already have a lot or home design in mind, we can discuss how those plans fit your project. If you are still at the beginning, we can help you identify the decisions to work through next and visualize the layout with 3D drawings.

Where should I start if I want to build a custom home?
Start by thinking about the location, approximate size, features, and priorities you want in the finished home. You do not need to have every decision made before calling. We can discuss your ideas and the next steps for planning your project.

Can I get a cost-per-square-foot estimate without a consultation?
Because every custom home is different, we cannot provide an accurate cost-per-square-foot estimate without first discussing your plans and project details. Pricing depends on several factors, including the home’s size, layout, materials, cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, and finishing selections.
Even homes with similar square footage can have significantly different construction costs based on these choices. We recommend scheduling a consultation so we can better understand your vision, review your plans, and discuss the factors that will influence your project’s overall cost.

Can I bring my own ideas or house plans?
Yes, we welcome a conversation about the ideas or plans you already have. We can discuss how those plans align with the home you want to build and what additional information may be needed.

Do you offer 3D drawings to help me visualize my home?
Yes. We offer 3D drawings during the custom home design process so you can better understand the proposed layout and design details before building begins. We can explain how the drawings fit into your specific project.

What affects the cost of building a custom home?
The size and layout of the home, site conditions, materials, design details, and finish selections can all affect project costs. The most useful way to discuss pricing is to start with the actual scope of your proposed home.

Can you help with interior finishes as part of a new home?
Interior finishing is one of the services featured on our website. We can discuss details such as doors, mouldings, stair systems, and shelving while planning your home.

Do you build homes outside Brookings?
Yes! Shawn’s Custom Homes proudly serves homeowners throughout the Brookings and Madison areas of South Dakota, including surrounding communities such as Volga, Aurora, Bushnell, and beyond.
Whether you’re planning to build in Brookings, Madison, or a nearby community, we’d love to hear about your project. If you’re unsure whether your location falls within our service area, give us a call!