The Rotelle Process

At Rotelle, we are committed to providing you a true custom home buying experience from preliminary design ideas to the completion of your new home. This process all begins with your initial, no-obligation visit to our Chester County sales and design center. Rotelle Studio(e). From floor plans, design features, home design services, financing, land sourcing and land development, Rotelle Studio(e) is the place to educate and inspire you.

Together we can determine how to make your dream custom home a reality for you!

Step 1: Lot & Land

Finding Your Perfect Lot

Searching for the perfect place to call home and having trouble finding your dream property? Our home (e)xperts can help. We are constantly searching for land in our marketplace. This includes active listings, as well as potential and listings. Our process is comprehensive and unique. We look at the entire land inventory and apply filters to find land that meets your criteria.

KEN ZIMMERMAN talking with client looking at a lot

Step 2: Design

Custom home samples
Designing Your Dream Home

Looking for that perfect house plan that meets your needs and lifestyle? Tired of being told that you can’t make changes to the “Builder’s standard house plan?" Well, you have come to the right place. Our design experts are here to help. We have lots of house plans to show you and we love to modify all of them. In fact, we believe that’s the fun part; turning our plans into your new home.

Step 3: Financing

Financing Your Dream

Are you wondering how you might finance your new project? With over 30 years in this business, we have identified the very best lenders in the industry based on rates, fees, and responsiveness. These highly trained professionals can advise you on the best financing options for your new home. Our lenders specialize in construction-to-perm lending and they will provide the funding you need to buy ground and build your new home. Contact Rotelle Studio(e) today and learn more about our preferred lenders. There is no obligation to use our lending team, but you certainly will appreciate their expertise.    

Folder of Financing Material for New Custom Home From Rotelle

Step 4: Permitting

Stack of Permitting Paperwork
Permitting Process for the Build

The permitting process is complex and requires a skilled team of local professionals that will work together to get the required permits for construction. The process requires interactions with various township, county, and state agencies. We navigate this process with our team providing the necessary survey work, grading plans, soil testing, stormwater design, water & sewer design, architectural house plans, etc. The good news is we navigate this system for you and provide this service as part of our exclusive process.

Step 5: Build

Building Your Dream

Searching for the perfect place to call home and having trouble finding your dream property? Our home (e)xperts can help. We are constantly searching for land in our marketplace. This includes active listings, as well as potential land listings. Our process is comprehensive and unique. We look at the entire land inventory and apply filters to find land that meets your criteria.

Custom home framed up by Rotell(e) Studio(e)

Step 6: Your Home

Keys to Your Custom Home

Welcom(e) home and congratulations! Your dream custom home has become a reality! The process culminates with the completion of your new home and the township's issuance of a certificate of occupancy. This means your home has passed all the necessary inspections and is ready for you to move in.

You are going to love our homeowner orientation walkthrough, where we explain in detail all the features of your new home. We will provide helpful tips for homeowner maintenance, as well as a detailed explanation of your mechanical systems. You will enjoy the peace of mind that comes with our 12-month comprehensive workmanship coverage and our fully-transferable 10-year structural warranty.