Our Build Process: Fiberglass Pilings, Elevation & SCIP Shells

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation: Your Lot, Flood Zone & Budget

We work to understand exactly what you want to build, where, and by when. Lot size and dimensions, setbacks, flood and wind zones, soils, utilities, and access are assessed and documented.

The required move‑in date, target budget, and preferred style are covered to set priorities. Current challenges are brought to light—permitting hurdles, design choices, and contractor availability—and the lot is screened for buildability, elevation strategy, drainage, and orientation.

Couple meeting with a BeachLife consultant to discuss their lot, flood zone and budget

Surveys and Testing

Surveys & Soil Testing: What Your Lot Requires

Essential to determining pricing, a boundary/topographic survey and a geotechnical (soils) report for lots define not just where you can build, but what you must build.

We'll help you order surveys and soil testing to accurately estimate the costs of building your new custom hurricane-ready home.

Why fiberglass pilings instead of wood or concrete?

Our homes are built with fiberglass composite pilings because they don't rot like timber or corrode like steel in salt air.

They're engineered for decades of service in harsh coastal environments, lifting the living space above base flood elevation, and connecting directly to the monolithic SCIP shell above — one continuous load path from the roof to the ground.

Geotechnical drill rig performing soil testing on a Florida coastal homesite

Custom Design

Choose From Models Or Create Your Own

Tell us what your dream home looks like in a series of design sessions with our in-house design engineering group.

Whether you choose to select an existing template or start from scratch, BeachLife will guide you through every detail to ensure your vision becomes a reality. From layout to finishes, we’ll help you create a home that perfectly reflects your style and meets your family's needs.

Homeowner and designer reviewing custom home plans during a design consultation

Proposal & Pricing

How Much Does It Cost?

After we agree on the ideal design, BeachLife will present an all encompassing proposal that includes pricing as well as the estimated timeframe to complete your new build.

The pricing will be turn-key including flooring, finishes, kitchen and bath fixtures, cabinets and lighting.
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BeachLife team preparing a detailed cost estimate for a custom home build

Contracts & Permitting

Stamped Plans For Permits

Our team of design and civil engineers go to work as soon as you nail down your design choices. They will create a CAD and they will produce a set of stamped plans that will be presented to the municipality for approval.

Our team will submit the plans to the city on your behalf and work directly with building department to get the permitting for building.

Shop For Interior

Allowances For Interiors

Your contract will include budgets allowing you to shop for luxury kitchen, bath, and flooring items. Our exclusive partners who specialize in importing rare, beautiful materials from around the world.

When you schedule an appointment and come in to the showroom, they’ll treat you like royalty. Their professionals guide you through the process with personalized service and expert advice to ensure you enjoy your home for years to come.

Modern kitchen with custom cabinetry and stone island in a BeachLife custom home

Time To Build

Sit Back and Relax While BeachLife Builds

Throughout the construction phases, you'll receive daily pictures and updates of progress. Your assigned project manager is committed to making sure you know the schedule and that we're always transparent, properly setting your expectations.

Close-up of shotcrete being sprayed over the steel mesh of a SCIP wall panel

Move In

Move-In: Final Inspections & Certificate of Occupancy

Throughout the building process, scheduled inspections ensure your home meets safety, code and quality standards, finalized with the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) after the final approval.

Once the CO is issued, you’ll complete a walkthrough and then it’s time to move into your beautiful new home.

Hand holding new house keys with palm trees and the waterfront in the background

Our Hurricane-Ready Build Process