The housing in Flint Hill
Homes on acreage, older farm properties and newer subdivision construction near Highway 61.
Whole-house work on rural property near Flint Hill includes the infrastructure: well equipment, septic, propane, long electrical service runs and sometimes outbuildings. We fold those into a single plan.
Basements and foundations
Newer homes have standard poured basements. On acreage, downspouts and sump lines frequently discharge too close to the foundation because there is no curb to pipe them to. Extending them is inexpensive and comes before finishing.
On acreage around Flint Hill, rain and sump water have no storm sewer to go to, and we often find both being discharged at the foundation. We correct drainage first. Wells and septic systems also affect where a basement bath can drain and whether an ejector is needed.
Kitchens, baths and interiors
Interiors range from 1970s originals to recent builds. In older homes we plan for electrical upgrades alongside the kitchen or bath. Well water can be hard on fixtures, so we specify accordingly.
Rural homes near Flint Hill range from farmhouses to recent custom builds. Well water is often hard, so we choose faucets, filtration rough-ins and finishes that tolerate it. Propane supply affects range and cooktop choices.
Decks, additions and exteriors
Large lots invite big decks, covered patios and detached structures. Wind exposure on open ground means we pay attention to hold-downs and bracing on roofed structures.
Open land around Flint Hill means wind. Roofed structures need engineered hold-downs and bracing, and tall decks need diagonal bracing that suburban decks sometimes skip. The views usually justify the effort.
Permits in Flint Hill
Flint Hill addresses are handled by the city or by St. Charles County depending on location. We verify at the outset.
We prepare the drawings, submit the application, meet the inspectors and close the permit. If your subdivision has an architectural committee, we put together that package as well. Our permit guide and HOA approval guide explain both processes.
Services in Flint Hill
Basements
Bathrooms
Decks & outdoor living
Additions & conversions
Interior finishes
Exteriors
Flint Hill questions
Who issues building permits in Flint Hill?
Flint Hill addresses are handled by the city or by St. Charles County depending on location. We verify at the outset.
How far is Flint Hill from your shop?
About 8 minutes in normal traffic: a few minutes north up Highway 61.
What kinds of homes do you work on in Flint Hill?
Homes on acreage, older farm properties and newer subdivision construction near Highway 61.
Areas we work in
- the Highway P corridor
- subdivisions off Highway 61 north of Wentzville