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Building your Legend Home

From desire to design and details, we guide you through every step. We are currently building in Bellingham, Washington and surrounding areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties. We also provide design and consulting services across the US.

Measure thrice, build once

Legend Homes is not your typical construction company. We lead with sustainablity and place a heavy focus on making every home as energy efficient as possible no matter where you plan to build.

Design & Plan

What do you want in your future home? What do you want it to be able to do for you?

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Permit

As a full service builder, we handle all the permitting. Yes, no matter how complicated.

Build

We keep costs transparent and do everything we can during the planning phase to eliminate any surprises.

Buying property?

Make sure the land is build-able, which in Washington State typically means wetlands, or shorelines & rivers & creeks. Legend Homes is able to support this process with feasibility studies on lots. If you already own, we can jump into the design process with 3D modeling and precise budgeting.

Design

First, let's establish the basics.

  1. Budget
  2. Floors, Bedrooms, Bathrooms
  3. Must haves & nice to haves

We have two options, fully custom or start with one of our base plans from PowerHouse Designs and customize from there. Every home site is different so we make considerations to ensure you capture the best view, create desired privacy and still harvest the sunlight needed to power your home.

Permit

We take care of all permitting, even the really complicated multi-year permits that might need to see the hearings examiner. We manage all other professional reports such as wetland biology if your lot has water, or geotechnical engineering if your lot is steep. We produce budgets for all these items so the finances are understood before the project goes ahead.

Build

We work hard and about as effeciently as your house will. The same build team is onsite from the start of construction when we clear the lot & dig the foundation, all the way through until we fit the front door lock & hand you the key. 
Some owners, with experience and availablilty, may support with things like painting, installing cabinet hardware or landscaping. 
In the winters, Fridays are for skiing.

The Pay-off

Day 1

Step into a home designed to work for you from the start - sun-filled spaces, clean air, and no energy bills.  

First 6 Months

Feel the difference in how you live. Consistent temperatures eliminate hot and cold spots, while low- and no-VOC materials support better breathing, deeper sleep, and fewer irritants. Your home becomes a place that actively reduces stress on your body - while continuing to reduce your utility expenses.

1 Year

Experience all seasons without sacrificing comfort or efficiency.  Expansive windows connect you to the outdoors while high-performance design keeps energy net zero.  You're not just saving money - you're living in a home that supports your health and reduces your impact on the planet every single day.

Birch Bay View

Featured Home
7 Bedroom | 7 Bathroom | 3000 sq. ft.

Key Features: 

Great for a big family & entertaining
Air Sealing: 0.59ACH
HERS Index: -4
Solar: 10.32kW solar array with Tesla Powerwall 3 backup battery