Build Your Home From the Ground Up

Full new home construction services for residential clients in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

When you build a new home, you start with raw land and finish with a structure designed around how you live, work, and use space. In Bonners Ferry, where properties often include forested or sloped terrain, new construction requires site clearing, foundation planning that accounts for frost depth and drainage, and building methods suited to snow loads and temperature swings. You work with one contractor through every phase, from framing to drywall, avoiding the coordination delays that come from managing multiple trades yourself.

Affordable Remodels LLC provides full new home construction for residential clients, including custom builds, with experience in framing, foundations, drywall, and log and timber construction. The work includes land and lot clearing coordination when needed, along with knowledge of local building requirements and soil conditions. You receive a finished home built to your specifications, ready for occupancy, with one point of contact managing the entire construction process.

Schedule a new construction consultation to discuss your property, design goals, and build timeline in Bonners Ferry.

How a home is built step by step

The process starts with site preparation, including clearing trees or brush, grading for drainage, and excavating for the foundation. In Bonners Ferry, where frost lines reach several feet below grade, footings and foundation walls are poured to meet depth and reinforcement codes for soil type and load. Framing follows once the foundation cures, with floor joists, wall studs, and roof trusses installed in sequence and inspected at each stage.

After construction, you move into a home with level floors, plumb walls, functioning systems, and finished interiors. Doors close evenly, windows seal tightly, and the structure meets all code requirements for insulation, fire safety, and energy performance.

The service includes framing, drywall installation, exterior siding, roofing, and coordination with electrical and plumbing contractors. It does not include appliance installation, landscaping, or driveway construction unless specified, though these can be arranged as part of the project scope. The contractor manages permits, inspections, and material delivery throughout the build.

Prospective homeowners in Bonners Ferry often ask about timelines, budgets, and how the building process works before committing to new construction.

What people need to know before they build

How long does it take to build a new home?
Most single-family homes take six to twelve months from site prep to final inspection, depending on size, design complexity, and weather delays. Custom log or timber homes may take longer.
What does new home construction include?
You receive a complete home with framing, foundation, roofing, siding, drywall, and interior finishes. The contractor coordinates electrical, plumbing, and HVAC subcontractors as part of the build.
When should I start planning a new home build?
You should begin planning at least six months before construction starts to allow time for design, permitting, and site evaluation. Bonners Ferry winters limit certain phases, so timing affects the schedule.
What permits are required for new construction?
You need a building permit covering all structural and systems work, along with separate permits for septic, well, or electrical if applicable. The contractor handles permit applications and inspection scheduling.
What makes log and timber construction different?
Log and timber homes use large wood members for framing and often require specialized joinery, settling allowances, and moisture control. These builds take longer but offer distinct aesthetics and thermal mass in Bonners Ferry climates.

Affordable Remodels LLC manages every phase of new home construction, from clearing your lot in Bonners Ferry to handing you the keys to a finished, inspected home built to your specifications. Contact us to review your property, discuss design options, and outline a construction schedule that fits your timeline and budget.