Home Building Insights - Building With Breven

Custom Home Foundation: How to Build a Strong, Lasting Base for Your Home


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Episode 30: How to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Custom Home | Step 2 of the Home Building Process

In this episode of Building With Breven, we continue our 7-part mini series breaking down each step of the custom home building process. This week, we take a deep dive into Step 2: Foundation—a critical phase that can make or break your entire home construction project.

If you’re planning to build a home, understanding the foundation phase is essential to avoid costly mistakes and structural issues later on. Host Steven Byrnes and Mike Byrnes of Breven Homes explain everything you need to know about laying a strong, lasting base for your custom home.

  • How engineering impacts your home’s foundation

  • Checking house orientation and layout before pouring

  • The most common types of foundations in home building

  • Where to place floor plugs, plumbing, and electrical conduit

  • Hot and cold weather precautions for foundation pours

  • Ideal foundation heights for custom homes

  • Choosing the right type of concrete for your soil and design

  • The impact of floor finishes on your foundation plan

  • Smart ways to save money when building a foundation

Whether you're just starting to research how to build a home or you're already deep into the home construction process, this episode will give you the expert guidance you need to make confident decisions.

At Breven Homes, we believe the more you understand the home building process, the better your project outcome will be. That’s why we created this special series—to help you gain clarity on what it takes to build a home that lasts.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to build a foundation that supports your vision and your investment.

🔗 Visit buildingwithbreven.com for exclusive resources and tools to help you plan your custom home build.

📱 Follow us on Instagram @brevenhomes for behind-the-scenes tips, project updates, and expert advice on every stage of home building.

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