Where We Build
Every lot in Northern Arizona
comes with its own conditions.
Six towns, six different sets of site conditions that affect what can be built and what it costs.
Snow load
Flagstaff
Elevation and snow load shape most of the building decisions here.
The San Francisco Peaks affect more than just the view. Volcanic ground, heavy snow load, and elevation all factor into how the base of the house is built along with the framing and roofing. This is where we start on every Flagstaff project. We consider orientation of your house to make sure you have the best view of our beautiful mountain.
Forest boundary
Williams
Many lots in Williams directly border Kaibab National Forest.
Kaibab National Forest surrounds much of Williams, and many lots sit right against it. This gives you a lot that feels much bigger than it is, with a beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest right in your backyard. Given this, wildfire mitigation is an ongoing consideration, as well as water supply.
Defensible space
Prescott
Defensible-space rules set a thirty-foot standard near the national forest.
Prescott National Forest borders many lots in Prescott. Defensible space is measured in feet, which in turn shapes the site plan. Decomposed granite soil and summer monsoon runoff are some of the first things we plan for.
Hillside grade
Prescott Valley
A fifteen percent slope threshold triggers additional county requirements.
Prescott Valley sits on a steeper grade than most people expect. This leads to a hillside overlay requirement and geotechnical work before the design starts. Prescott Valley offers great lots that are a blank canvas, ready to become your dream house.
Canyon access
Sedona
Sedona is known for its gorgeous colors, which affect landscape and exterior.
Homes in Sedona read as part of the scenery, which is what makes Sedona one of the most stunning landscapes in Arizona. Oak Creek Canyon is narrow, which affects how lots can be accessed and graded. Many lots also border National Forest, and given recent wildfires we will also take this into account when building your home.
Water rights
Cottonwood & Camp Verde
Water rights and floodplain boundaries vary by parcel here.
Cottonwood and Camp Verde are known for their luscious foliage, but with that comes complex water rights. Some parcels are on municipal water and sewer, and some are on well and septic, while others might sit on a flood plain. Choosing the right parcel that has water rights that work for you is the first place we will start.
We do, and we walk through it together.
Six towns, six different sets of rules: we know which ones apply before construction starts.