Ramsey Building

Since 1995.

I have built homes ranging in size from 1,200 sq. ft., to over 10,000 sq. ft. The majority of my homes are custom and vary in style; I have built everything from French Country to Craftsman to Mediterranean. I will take on just about any size or style of project, and enjoy a challenge!

No. If you do, that’s fine; if not, no problem! Many people have an idea of what they want in a home, but can’t find a pre-drawn plan that encompasses all of their desired features. I will work with you to create a budgetminded design that meets your needs and wants.

Although the majority of my homes are in the Nixa/Ozark/Springfield vicinity, I have also built in the Branson and lake areas, and a few other locations.

I have constructed several homes in The Villages at Wicklow, Highlands Springs, Rivercut, and Saddlebrooke, to name just a few. Many of my custom homes are built on privately owned land.

My fee is based on the individual project – size, location, extent of details, etc. After meeting with you and determining what the project entails, I will put together a contract with my fee established from the beginning – no sudden increases or unexplained charges later on. This fee will also be included in the job cost estimate you would receive before signing any agreements.

I believe it’s important to be involved from start to finish, in order to ensure the quality of the home. From our detailed bidding process, to meetings with subcontractors, to frequent jobsite visits, I am deeply involved in each project. I personally supervise the jobsite, and you will deal with me directly, not a jobsite superintendent.

Many of the subcontractors that I use are ones that I have known and worked with for many years. Although cost plays a large role, there are other factors to be considered when selecting people to construct your home. Trust, confidence, and a history of quality work are important to me. I believe in loyalty, but that’s not to say that I won’t make a change if a company or individual’s quality of work lessens, or they begin charging prices that are unreasonable in the current market. I work hard to give my clients quality workmanship at a fair price, and I strive to find subcontractors who will assist me in that.

Yes – I carry general liability and worker’s compensation insurance.

Over the years, I have developed a detailed bidding process. We go to great lengths to be able to give you as accurate an estimate as possible. Before the bidding begins, I will meet with you and discuss your vision for your new home. Once I have a good feel for what you want in your home, as well as any specific details you may have already decided on, we will proceed with sending out notes and plans for bidding. We will then compile the quotes into an easy-to-read estimate spreadsheet that will make it simple for you to understand not only the cost of building, but the individual items and categories that make up the total. You will know from the beginning what products and services are factored into the cost-to-build estimate; I always want my clients to be informed, and comfortable when it comes to their budget -no one wants to be unpleasantly surprised at the end!

As much as you would like to be. I typically have meetings with my clients periodically throughout the project, as various decisions need to be made. Often, I am asked to assist with these decisions, and am happy to do so. From choosing countertops or paint colors, to making a decision about cabinet hardware, I am here to help as much as you would like. We have several product displays and samples available at our office, which assists in simplifying and expediting the selection process. With all the decisions that have to be made, it can be a bit overwhelming at times; I want my clients to know that they don’t have to do it all alone.

There are many ways of achieving a unique look, depending on the style of the home. We subscribe to various designer and architectural magazines that help to keep us up to date with current trends and colors. Oftentimes, designs that we put in a home are not a duplication, but originated by us through our own design process. I also encourage my clients to put together a portfolio of magazine clippings, photos, and ideas; this helps me to have a better understanding of your vision for your home, and makes it easier for me to help you achieve the finished look you have in mind.

I have a good knowledge of several high-efficiency options, including heating and air systems, hybrid heat pumps, ground-source geothermal, various types of insulation, windows, and other products that can help to make a home more efficient.

I believe in being meticulous in every facet of the building process. I have an office manager who takes care of the administrative aspect, but I personally review and approve every bill that comes through my office. We use a specialized contractor’s computer program for accounting and budgeting. Every bill is entered into the program, and applied to the appropriate job and cost category, allowing us to see at a glance our job-to-date expense, budget vs. actual, and much more. My office manager and I work together to maintain an accurate and comprehensive record of all expenses and details for each project. By using a computerized system, we not only eliminate much paper waste, we also save time and money by simplifying the process when seeking information about an entire job, a particular category, or an individual invoice.