New home construction
New homes built with engineers and trade partners, and with plumbing, electrical and standby power handled by the Kelm family.
New home construction: an overview
Building a new home brings together a lot of people: engineers, framers, trades, inspectors and suppliers. The builder’s job is to keep all of them coordinated so the house goes up correctly and the homeowner always knows what’s happening.
Kelm Construction is part of Kelm Home Services, a family business for more than 50 years. That background shapes how we build. The plumbing and electrical systems inside the walls are handled by the Kelm family of services, led by Clint Kelm, a Texas Master Plumber and Master Electrician, rather than being subcontracted to whoever is available.
We work with licensed engineers on the structural design and with experienced trade partners for work like framing. Throughout the project, you have one local team to call.
What’s included
What this work typically covers. Your scope depends on your home and equipment.
Planning
Lot, plans, engineering and schedule worked out with you.
Engineering coordination
Working with licensed engineers on foundation and structural design.
Permits and inspections
Permits filed and inspections scheduled throughout the build.
Framing and structure
Coordinated with experienced framing partners.
Plumbing and electrical
Handled by the Kelm family of services.
Final walkthrough
A walkthrough of the finished home before move-in.
Things to have in mind before calling
- Where your lot is and whether you own it yet
- Whether you have plans or need help with them
- Your rough timeline
- Your budget range
- Whether you want a standby generator planned in
Why homeowners call Kelm for new home construction
Trades in the family
Plumbing and electrical are handled by the Kelm family of services under Clint Kelm’s Master Plumber and Master Electrician licenses.
Generator-ready from day one
Kelm Power Systems, a certified Generac and Kohler dealer, can plan standby power into your build.
Engineered and inspected
We work with licensed engineers and schedule the inspections your project requires.
One local team
Based in Santa Fe, with one point of contact for your project.
How it works
From your first call to a finished, tested job.
Call
Talk with us about your lot, plans and goals.
Plan
Engineering, permits and schedule.
Foundation and framing
The structure goes up.
Systems
Plumbing, electrical and, if chosen, generator prep.
Finish and walkthrough
Finishes, final inspections and walkthrough.
New Home Construction FAQ
Common questions about this service.
How long does a new home take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the home, permitting, weather and materials. We’ll give you a realistic schedule.
Do you build on my lot?
Talk with us about your lot and plans; we’ll discuss what’s involved.
Who does the plumbing and electrical?
The Kelm family of services, under Clint Kelm’s Master Plumber and Master Electrician licenses.
Can I add a generator?
Yes. Planning it during the build is usually simpler than adding it later.
Get an estimate for new home construction
Tell us about your home and the work you need. We’ll follow up by your preferred method.
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