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Answers to the questions we hear most often from custom home, Whispering Meadows, and commercial clients across La Porte County.
Start by sharing your homesite, goals, budget, and floor plan ideas with us. You can bring a sketch, drawing, or existing plan. Our design-build team develops plans, elevations, and specifications to fit your needs and budget.
Yes. We can tailor your floor plan to fit your lifestyle, homesite, and budget. Our design-build team works with you to adjust the layout, exterior style, and details to suit your needs.
We start with quality materials, finishes, and trim packages. You receive a selection worksheet to choose your colors and finishes, along with product samples whenever possible. Approved upgrades and finish changes allow you to personalize your home. Upgrades may involve an extra charge or change order.
Yes. We welcome scheduled site visits when conditions are safe. Once your home is under roof, we can meet with you on site to review the locations of switches, outlets, and televisions.
Yes. MFB carries liability, property, and workers’ compensation insurance. We also maintain the bonds required by the City of La Porte and La Porte County.
MFB finances construction after your down payment and bank approval, so you do not have to manage multiple construction draws. Buyers who prefer to make progress payments may qualify for a significant discount.
When you build in Whispering Meadows, we offer a fixed-price contract. We include a dishwasher, a microwave above the stove, and a garbage disposal. Your yard is seeded and the front is landscaped. The home is move-in ready when you receive the keys.
We use quality materials chosen for durability and long-term value. During the selection process, we review the products and finishes included in your home and explain the available upgrades.
We choose skilled local subcontractors who stand behind their work and meet our construction standards. Many have worked with us for several years, and our longest-standing subcontractor has been with us for more than 30 years. These relationships help our subcontractors understand our expectations for quality.
MFB provides a two-year warranty for workmanship and materials. Products and equipment also carry the applicable manufacturers’ warranties. Indiana Code IC 32-27-2 describes additional new-home warranties, summarized below. Refer to your contract and written warranty documents for the coverage and terms that apply to your home.
