Costa Homebuilders
Our standards
Every home Costa builds starts from the same baseline: built above minimum code, not to it. Where other builders treat quality as an upgrade you pay extra for, we treat it as the floor. The tiers below, Costa Series, Signature Series, and Estate Homes, represent different levels of finish and customization, but every one shares the same construction standards underneath: the same foundation work, the same materials sourcing, the same trades.
These standards apply no matter which floor plan you choose. See how they show up in our ranch, 1.5-story, and two-story homes, or learn how we plan every build from day one in The New Life® Process.
Estate Homes
Costa Estate Homes are custom homes that provide our customers with a new standard of luxury, elegance, and comfort. Our Estate Homes are designed around you, and showcase premium amenities and detailed architectural elements. Using the best materials, products and technology to design and construct your home, our team specializes in taking your vision and making it your sanctuary.
All Estate Homes are custom built to fit the needs of our customers. Possible features include (but are not limited to):
- Gourmet kitchens
- Expanded outdoor living areas
- Indoor sports court
- Expanded square footage
- Master bedroom suites
- Home automation
- Custom bar/Cigar room
- Theatre rooms
- Wine cellars
- Guest and in-law suites
- Resort-style pools and outdoor kitchens
- Multiple-car garages with workshop space
- Custom walk-in closets
- Private home offices and libraries
Signature Series
Our Signature Series homes deliver all the luxury details our customers expect. From granite countertops to upgraded lighting fixtures, and everything in between, Costa’s Signature Series is a cut above the ordinary.
Costa Signature Series Homes include all features of the Costa Series plus these exclusive extras:
- Upgrade to composite material for deck or stamped concrete for patio
- Granite or stone around custom built fireplace mantel
- Recirculating line to master bathroom for constant hot water
- Widespread faucet fixtures
- Granite or quartz in master bathroom vanity top
- Ceramic tile walls in master bathroom shower
- Solid core doors on bedrooms and bathrooms
- LED recessed lights
- Interior custom trim package with wood moldings
- Upgraded cabinetry with soft-close hardware throughout
- Frameless glass shower enclosure
- Custom walk-in pantry
- Upgraded exterior lighting package
- …and much more
Costa Series
Costa Series homes define the Gold Standard to which every home is built, providing the finest in product at the greatest value. With a number of upgrades and customization opportunities available, our Costa Series allows you to make a house feel like home.
Costa Series Homes Feature:
- Poured concrete foundation on all four sides
- 9’ ceilings on first floor
- Advantech® Subflooring for moisture resistance & superior strength
- ZIP System® sheathing and tape on exterior walls.
- Engineered floor joists allow for more open floor plans
- 2” x 6” exterior insulated walls
- Wood treated deck or concrete patio
- Concrete driveway, front porch and sidewalk
- Brick or cement board siding with many color choices
- Pella windows and doors with many colors and styles available
- Designer light fixtures and recessed lighting
- Maple kitchen cabinets with soft-close doors and drawers
- Granite or quartz kitchen countertops
- Stained oak railings with iron or white spindles
- Engineered wood flooring in certain areas
- Gas fireplace with custom-built mantel
- Energy-efficient HVAC system
- Pre-wired for security and smart home systems
- Insulated garage doors
- …and many more
Whichever series fits your project, ranch, 1.5-story, two-story, or a fully custom estate home, these standards aren’t negotiable. They’re built into every home before you ever choose a finish or a fixture.
Curious what luxury upgrades look like in practice? Check out our Luxury Home Features post for ideas.
Read what that looks like from the people who’ve actually lived in a Costa home on our testimonials page.
Ready to see these standards applied to your own project? Check where we build, learn about building on your own lot or give us a call and get the ball rolling today.
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