Governmental ordinances and codes can vary greatly from one lake to the next. Our years of lake home building have made us very aware that complying with these ordinances greatly influences what size and shape of structure can be placed on a particular building site. We offer our knowledge of these factors to assist in the design and placement of your vacation home.
The geographical processes that have occurred, which have allowed these beautiful lakes to form, may create sub-surface conditions that make it challenging to place a foundation. We know what indications to look for and how to proceed when those conditions are found to be present.
When you select us to build your vacation home you can expect to receive the same quality of workmanship and materials that we use on homes we build in more conventional urban and suburban residential settings.
New Lake Home on Lake Pleasant
This two-story lake home recently completed on beautiful Lake Pleasant in northern Indiana has 2,945 sq. ft. of living space. Designed by Lynn with many great suggestions by the owner, the home consists of 5 bedrooms ( owner's suite on the main floor ), 3 full baths and a powder room. The high ceilings in the great room allow for large transom windows to enhance the view of the lake to the south. A huge patio is partially covered which not only provides shade for the high windows in the great room but also provides additional outdoor entertainment area on those occasional rainy days. The sun room is open is to the kitchen, dining area and great room and creates an expansive open area with views of the lake from everywhere. The garage is an over-sized 3-car, with one bay deep enough to allow for boat storage. This home is built on a piling supported foundation [...]