A piece of property can look perfect from the road and still create major questions once the custom home construction planning begins. Slopes, utilities, drainage, access, and soil conditions can all affect what is practical to build and what it may cost. RES Contracting offers a free site evaluation before a customer purchases a property Read more…

A custom home may appear to take shape one visible phase at a time. The foundation is poured, framing goes up, mechanical systems are installed, and finishes begin to define the space. What homeowners rarely see is the constant supervision, coordination, documentation, and decision-making required between those milestones. Quality control does not happen during one Read more…

A Retirement Home Should Not Create More Work A custom home for retirement should make life easier, not add a long list of weekend maintenance projects. When someone comes to us and says, “This is my retirement home,” we start thinking about durability, comfort, upkeep, and long-term performance right away. Prescott is a great place Read more…

Designing Homes from a Blank Slate Every client comes to us with a vision. Some arrive with a complete plan in hand, while others simply know how they want their home to feel. No matter where the starting point is, our process begins the same way, by listening. At RES Contracting, we work with local Read more…

We get a lot of questions about the process of building a custom home. So, we thought it was time to answer them! Here’s our guide to helping you understand the custom home-building process. Overview Of Our Process When you build your home with RES Contracting, we do our best to make the process as Read more…

If you’re looking into building a custom home in the Prescott area, you may have come across the term “design-build.” But what is a design-build custom home?  What Does Design-Build Mean? Design-build is a popular construction service in which the same company manages both the design and construction of a project. Essentially, the same contractor Read more…

A dream home. A vacation home. A summer home. There are plenty of reasons why you might want to get that custom home built and ready to move into right now. But how do you know if now is the right time? Read on if you’re wondering whether you should wait to build your custom Read more…

You learn a thing or two when you’ve spent 30 years helping people build the custom homes of their dreams. At R.E.S. Contracting, the biggest thing we’ve learned is that people want building a custom home to be as fun and stress-free as possible. By choosing a custom builder with the right experience, you can Read more…

Have you been thinking about building a custom home? While not an easy task, creating a custom home to live in can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll have as a homeowner. If you’re considering building a custom home in Prescott, Arizona, here’s what you need to know about pre-planning for your custom Read more…

Which community is best for your new custom home in Prescott, Arizona? Prescott offers breathtaking natural landscapes within minutes, a thriving downtown, and plenty of outdoor activities year-round. With several first-rate communities nestled into the hills surrounding downtown Prescott, it’s the perfect place to live, offering a great balance of country and city living. Read Read more…

Choosing the right countertop for your custom home makes the interior exactly what you want while adding value to your home. But how do you make the right choice? Deciding which countertops will be the best for your custom home isn’t an easy task. Some countertops are more durable than others, some are more attractive, Read more…

So, you have chosen Prescott, AZ as the location of your new custom home. Prescott is a prosperous, historic desert mountain town with a vibrant arts and entertainment community blessed with a mild climate, and of course, unlimited awe-inspiring vistas. We think you have made an excellent decision and we should know. As one of Read more…