HURLOCKER HOMES DESIGN + BUILD PROCESS

A successful project is based on relationships. Hurlocker Homes’ award-winning design and construction team owes its success to the alliances that have been established, both within the company and with our subcontractors—over time. Our entire Team is committed to building a solid relationship with our clients based on mutual trust, accountability, expertise, and execution. We offer the client the opportunity to use our services in a manner that best addresses their needs. We can manage your project, build it, or handle the whole process as a Design/Build on your lot or ours. Ultimately, our ability to complete your project on budget, on time, and with precision is the advantage we bring to all endeavors.

Instead of starting out alone, searching for property, imagining the home placement and development costs, shopping for an architect, wondering whether you can build the house that is being designed and hoping that the contractor you choose can produce the quality product you have dreamed of at a cost you can afford, consider the Design+Build option.

Design+Build has emerged as the most desirable project delivery method in today’s complex market. First and foremost, there is a single source of responsibility between the owner and Design/Builder. The “Project Team” becomes the Builder, Architect/Designer, and the Home Owner thus eliminating adverse relationships between the contractor and design team. The owner becomes an integral member of the team. Project costs are identified at an early stage and budgetary concerns can be addressed in the preliminary design stage. We believe this holistic approach to design and construction provides greater financial as well as aesthetic control.

OUR EXPERTISE IS AS FOLLOWS:

Michael Hurlocker has been developing property in Santa Fe for over 30 years. He is highly knowledgeable about land and development costs; terrain management and renewal; and effective home siting. He has continually championed the cause of cutting-edge contemporary southwest design and impeccable execution.

David Mullin has 30 years experience in construction in Santa Fe and works compatibly with Michael in attaining the highest quality product, with precision and efficiency. David has built over 125 homes during his career in Santa Fe.

Hurlocker Homes’ quality of construction is the finest in Northern New Mexico. Michael has won numerous Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. Michael’s attention to detail along with the efforts of our entire Team will be your greatest asset in the construction of your Santa Fe Custom Home.

Hurlocker Homes’ philosophy on Design+Build is to outsource design services to architects and engineers. This allows the selection of designers who are specialists in the type of project to be built. Subcontractor procurement is a more selective process and is not based on Design-Bid-Build method of using the low bid price submitted by a firm with little knowledge of the project. Instead qualified firms, who are involved in the design process and understand the cost, timing, and quality requirements of the project, are part of the team.
We understand the emotional and financial investment in building the home of your dreams. Our full time staff works closely with each homeowner to insure that every detail is considered and finished to their exact specifications. Your Custom Hurlocker Home should be a joy from inception to occupancy. Hurlocker Homes is prepared to help with every aspect of the building process:

  • Location of a Building Site
  • Financing Sources
  • Budget Development
  • Architectural Plans
  • A Broad Range of High-end Amenities
  • Impeccable Execution

We have properties available for immediate construction. In addition to being Design+Builders, we are a full service Real Estate Brokerage. Michael Hurlocker is the Qualifying Broker and Jerry Shere is an Associate Broker. Both are licensed Realtors and are members of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Whatever your real estate needs are, we can provide exceptional service as part of our Project Management Services. We have years of experience financing all types of real estate transactions from the purchase of undeveloped land to construction loans, and final mortgages. We use Land America Capitol City Title for Escrow Services in Santa Fe.

We have close working relationships with the finest Architects and designers in Santa Fe. Depending on the budget and style your project encompasses, we can select the most effective designer for your project. By being involved during the design process, we can keep the project within budget by managing the tendency for projects to “creep” during the design phase. If, however, you have already selected an Architect/Designer we will work closely with them to bring your new custom home in within budget. Finally, if you already have a final set of plans, we will review them and provide a preliminary estimate for your project.

Open book construction management or cost-plus is the best way to build a custom home. You will see every cost and take advantage of every available discount. You will be copied on every bid and you will become an integral part of the cost control effort. Every project will begin with a Preliminary Budget Estimate (PBE). Once the plans and specifications have been finalized a Final Budget Estimate (FBE) will be generated and by comparing on-going costs to that budget, you will know if we are ahead or behind in a particular area. We also offer a fixed bid construction management process for those clients uncomfortable with the open book method.

Hurlocker Homes has a broad availability of every amenity for your new home from custom cabinetry to doors and windows to plumbing fixtures and appliances. Michael Hurlocker takes great pains to find the right lighting fixtures, or the perfect slab of granite or tile. No detail is too small to go un-researched. Our experience and expertise will help you choose the content that will add the finishing touches that will truly you’re your home yours.



STEPS TO OWNING A HURLOCKER HOMES CUSTOM BUILT HOME

Step 1 - Initial Meeting

  • Meet with Michael Hurlocker and Jerry Shere, discuss design goals and budget
  • Review types of project management contracts
  • Review financing
  • Overview of building process

Step 2 - Contract

  • Review Design+Build contract
  • Review and approve a preliminary budget estimate
  • Exhibits to document the specifications and/or details of the project
  • A letter of commitment from purchaser’s bank that will be financing the project

Step 3 - Blueprints

  • Meet with the architect to develop blueprints. This process takes 4-8 weeks depending on the architects workload.
  • Submittal of the final blueprint, approved by purchaser, to the City, or County of Santa Fe for building permits

Step 4 - Pre-Construction Meeting

  • Review and approve specifications and selections
  • Review and approve Final Budget Estimate
  • Review construction time line and overall building information

Step 5 - Construction

  • Construction will begin as soon as building permit is issued
  • Permit time will vary depending on each authority
  • Permit process is usually a minimum of 3 weeks
  • Generally the construction period is approximately 12 months, depending on weather, material availability and subcontractor availability
  • During this time any change orders for extra items will be developed and implemented.
  • Change orders must be executed before the work is ordered

Step 6 - Completion of House

  • Upon completion of the home, a final inspection “Walk Thru” will be done with Hurlocker Homes staff
  • A “Punch List” will be developed for any outstanding items, if any
  • The homeowner will receive a comprehensive “Owners Manual” for their new house. It will contain, among other items, all warranties, subcontractor and supplier contact information, and all manuals, etc.
  • Hurlocker Homes Team will familiarize homeowner with their new house

Step 7 - Closing

  • Capitol City Title Company will review all sub contractors waivers, clear new construction, and facilitate closing.

Ultimately, the entire Team at Hurlocker Homes has the same goal: to create a flexible working relationship with our client, allowing each client to tailor our services to their unique needs and to exceed our client’s expectations from beginning to end.