# Dempsey Built > Premier residential custom home builder and land developer based in Chelsea, Alabama. Ryan Dempsey brings over 20 years of hands-on construction experience, personally managing every build from initial raw-land development to move-in day. Licensed Alabama General Contractor, bonded, and insured. ## Core Information - [Custom Homes & Building Process](https://www.dempseybuilt.com/custom-homes): Detailed 9-phase construction process from initial design to final warranty. - [Our Leadership & Team](https://www.dempseybuilt.com/our-team): Meet Ryan Dempsey (Owner/Builder) and our project management staff. - [Contact & Inquiries](https://www.dempseybuilt.com/contact-us): Direct phone (205.500.1504), office address, and consultation request form. ## Geographic Service Areas - Chelsea, AL - Helena, AL - Wilsonville, AL - Vestavia Hills, AL - Hoover, AL - Mountain Brook, AL - Birmingham, AL ## Services - **Custom Home Construction**: Ground-up luxury custom single-family homes, lake properties, and second homes in Central Alabama. - **Land Development & Site Prep**: Raw land clearing, driveway grading, septic site prep, and foundation excavation. - **High-End Residential Remodeling**: Large-scale additions, whole-home renovations, and master craftsman finish work. ## Construction Process 01. **Meet With Your Team**: Get to know the architects, designers, and others that will be working alongside you throughout the construction. 02. **Choosing A Site**: Whether you have land picked out or need help finding the perfect track, this is an important decision for anyone building a new home. 03. **Review Designs**: We really get to know you and what you want out of your dream home. This provides us with general design ideas all the way down to specific amenities and customizations you want. 04. **Submit/Approve Formal Plans**: We sit down again with the architects to review plans and timelines for your vision. This will be the time for any final changes. 05. **Review Price**: Utilizing our experienced and talented contractor’s insight, we provide you with an estimate for the entirety of the project. 06. **Sign The Contract**: We are ready to sign the formal paperwork. The final step is to present the contract, plans with allowances/specifications, and survey for appraisal. Once completed, Let the Building Begin! 07. **Securing Finance**: Once we’ve been given the green light, we will work with your preferred financial institution to secure funding for the project. 08. **Applying For Permits**: We reach out to local civic institutions to secure all necessary construction and zoning permits. 09. **Construction Begins**: Once all the permits and financing are in place, we roll up our sleeves and get to work! ## Contact Details - Phone: 205.500.1504 - Office: 180 Chelsea Corners Way #3, Chelsea, AL 35043 - Consultation Requests: https://www.dempseybuilt.com/contact-us