New Day Construction is a full-service design-build firm based in Bellevue, and building custom homes in Medina is work we take seriously. We create a home that fits the lot and the way your family actually lives, and we stay on the job until the project is completed. Our promise is "on budget, on time." Here is how that works on a Medina lot, and you can also go straight to our custom home builders page.
Why Medina Homeowners Choose a Design-Build Firm
Medina lots come with a story. Some have a view of Lake Washington, and others have a wooded setting that decides where the house can sit. We want the plumbing locations, lighting plan, and ceiling heights coordinated before construction, because each trade should work from the same plan instead of solving conflicts after installation starts. We usually run three or four larger projects at a time alongside kitchen and bathroom work. The Medina home you picture also sits in the Bellevue School District, which is why many owners plan to stay for decades.
How We Build Custom Homes in Medina
The homebuilding process starts long before a crew shows up, and we plan for that from day one.
Site Feasibility and Design Process
Before any drawings, we look at the lot. Wet conditions, slopes, setbacks, and survey data decide where a house can go. If a property sits in an HOA, we add its approval to the plan early because neighbors may need time to review. Utilities matter too. Some sites connect to city sewer, while others call for septic feasibility and perc testing.
Then the collaborative design process begins. We talk through size and layout first, then move to natural light and ceiling heights. We coordinate the architectural design and add 3D renderings so you can see every room before anyone pours concrete.
Permitting Process and Timeline
For a new custom home, we plan on roughly 6 to 9 months of pre-construction and permitting work before building starts. That covers site studies, engineering, and city review. We prepare and submit the paperwork for Medina's permitting process and build a written timeline with you early. New Day is a registered Washington general contractor (license NEWDADC823QR).
Construction, Quality Control, and Change Orders
Once permits are clear, our crews start. Excavation, foundation, plumbing, and electrical go through trusted subcontractors, and we manage them on a daily basis. We're diligent about inspections, from checking that the first walls are plumb to the final finish work. Medina's waterfront and wooded lots often need extra site work, so we plan drainage and access before the first shovel goes in. Anything we can see at your consultation goes into the bid. We can inspect before demolition, but we can't see every pipe, wire, or framing detail behind a finished wall. If an area looks like it's higher risk, we'll say so before the scope is final.
What a Custom Home in Medina Costs
Cost depends on the lot, the architecture, and the finish level. Polaris Construction's 2026 Eastside update puts luxury custom homes at roughly $600 to $1,200+ per square foot, excluding land, and waterfront or hillside sites can go higher. On a 4,000-square-foot house that works out to about $2.4 million to $4.8 million before land. Treat those as market ranges as of September 2026.
A low first bid tells you nothing until you see where the invoice ends up. We've watched a competitor's $250,000 home addition bid climb to about $560,000 through "unforeseen" work. We aim to keep the final cost close to the quote, and it moves only when you add scope or a hidden condition turns up. A real figure for your lot comes after we've walked it together.
How to Find the Best Custom Home Builder in Medina
Anyone can say they're a premier custom home builder, so ask for proof. Walk a finished house. Talk to a past client. Ask who will be on your site every day. Ask how change orders and hidden conditions get priced. Every premier home builder should hand you real addresses and explain each line of the budget. A luxury custom home builder in this market has to do that even more clearly. The goal is to find the best match for you, and that takes a few honest conversations.
Our work centers on full builds and full remodels, so we're rarely the right call for a one-day fix. If your current house has good bones, home improvement work may fit better than starting over. See our whole-home remodeling and home additions services, or our ADU builders page if you want a second dwelling on the lot.
Past Projects Across King County and Snohomish County
We’ve built custom homes across King County and Snohomish County, with offices in Bellevue, Kirkland, Lake Stevens, and Mukilteo. Our clients include families on Mercer Island, in Kirkland and Redmond, and neighbors in Sammamish and Shoreline. Browse our projects to see the range of our construction services.
From Garage Conversion to a DADU in Lynnwood
A Snohomish County homeowner first hired us to convert a garage into an ADU. We're now building a 1,200-square-foot DADU in Lynnwood for the same client. Ground-up work like this follows the same path as a custom home, from site checks and permits to subcontractor coordination and inspections.
Schedule a Consultation With New Day Construction
If you're ready to create something that's yours, schedule a consultation. Call (425) 584-2936 or request your free estimate. We'll walk the lot, talk through your goals, and give you a clear next step.
