R&S Builders, Inc.

Process

Design-Build: Your Home, Start to Finish, From One Builder

Building a custom home shouldn't feel like managing a divorce between your architect and your contractor. With R&S Builders, it never does — Rod designs and builds every project himself.

The traditional wayThe R&S way
Hire an architect first, design in isolationRod designs with you, knowing the build budget from day one
Shop finished plans to builders, hope they're affordablePlans are buildable and on-budget by design
Two contracts, two companies, two timelinesOne relationship, one contract, one timeline
Two teams with separate priorities when issues come upOne person accountable for every decision
Designer never sees the build; builder never met the visionThe man who drew it is the man who builds it

What this means for you

Fewer surprises, a budget that holds, a faster path from idea to groundbreaking, and a single phone number when you have a question — Rod's.

The Build Journey

Your Build Journey

One builder. One timeline. From first conversation to front-door key — typically 18–24 months for a custom estate.

01Where it begins · 2–4 weeks

Discovery & Vision

We start with your land, your lifestyle, and your budget — not a catalog of plans. Rod meets with you personally to understand what you're building and why, so design decisions are grounded from day one.

02Plans that build · 2–4 months

Design & Budgeting

R&S Builders designs and engineers your plans in-house, with real construction costs in mind at every step. You see iterations, make decisions, and approve a buildable plan before a single permit is filed — no surprises waiting on the job site.

03Paper to groundbreaking · 4–8 weeks

Permitting & Pre-Construction

We handle permitting, HOA submissions, and pre-construction coordination. One contract, one timeline, one team accountable for getting your project from paper to groundbreaking.

04Rod on site · 12–18 months

Construction

The man who drew your plans is the man building your home. Rod is on site throughout construction — not delegating to a project manager you'll never meet. Weekly updates, direct communication, and quality control from someone who owns every decision.

05Welcome home · 2–3 weeks

Final Walkthrough & Keys

A thorough walkthrough together, punch-list resolution, and the moment you've been waiting for — your front-door key. Rod stays accountable through close-out, not just through drywall.

Common Questions

Ask us directly →
How long does a custom home take to build?
Most custom estates in the Kansas City metro take 12 to 18 months to build once permits are in hand. Design and engineering typically add 3 to 6 months before that. Rod will give you a realistic timeline based on your specific project during the discovery conversation.
Do I need to hire a designer separately?
No. R&S Builders designs and engineers your plans in-house as part of the design-build process. One relationship, one contract, one point of accountability — from the first sketch to the finished home.
What budget range do you work in?
R&S Builders, Inc. builds custom estates typically ranging from $700K to $2.5M+. Publishing this range upfront helps ensure we're the right fit for your project and saves everyone time.
Can you build on land I already own?
Yes. We regularly build on client-owned lots across Kansas and Missouri. Rod can also help evaluate land before you buy — request a lot evaluation through our contact form.

Ready to design the home you'll never need to leave?

Start with a conversation with Rod Broadhurst — the same person who'll design it and build it.

Rod Broadhurst personally follows up on every inquiry.

Call (913) 207-5814