Design, foundation and a finished shell. The inside is yours.
True Legacy is not a turnkey builder, on purpose. We design your custom home, pour the foundation if you want it and build a closed-in shell with the timber work done. You finish the interior yourself or with your own trades, and keep what a turnkey builder would charge for it.
- DesignWe design in-house, often with you at the table. Start from one of our plans or from scratch. You see the layout take shape and make changes on the spot.
- Floor plan and exterior look
- Siding, roofing and timber details
- Porch size and style
- FoundationOptional, happy to provide. We can also work with a foundation you arrange.
- Site layout
- Footings below frost depth
- Slab or foundation for your plan
- Finished shellWe frame and complete the exterior.
- All framing, stick-built, exterior and interior walls
- Wall and roof sheathing
- Siding and roofing
- Windows and exterior doors
- Porches and timber work
- You finishYou take it from there, at your pace and budget.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC
- Insulation and drywall
- Floors, cabinets, trim and fixtures
- Referrals to local trades if you want them
Siding, roofing and timber
Siding
- Metal siding, multiple styles
- Board and batten: wood or metal
- Lap siding: wood, metal or Hardie board
- Stone or wainscot accents
Roofing
Metal is what most of our customers pick.
- Metal roofing, multiple styles
- Hidden-fastener (standing seam)
- Visible-fastener
- Shingle roofing
- Overhangs sized to the plan
Timber work
The details people notice from the road.
- Timber porch posts and beams
- Gable trusses and brackets
- Wraparound and full-width porches
Shell build FAQ
Do you build turnkey homes?
No. We design, pour the foundation if you want it and build the finished shell. The interior is yours to finish. That's how you save on the most expensive part of the build.
What exactly is in a finished shell?
All framing (stick-built, including interior walls), wall and roof sheathing, siding, roofing, windows and exterior doors, plus the porches and timber work in your design.
Do I have to use you for the foundation?
No. Foundation work is optional, and we're happy to provide it. Tell us when you request a quote and we'll talk through what works for your site.
Who finishes the inside?
You do, either yourself or with trades you hire. If you want names, we'll refer local plumbers, electricians and others we trust. You hire and manage them directly.
Can I get a loan for a home I finish myself?
Many lenders handle owner-finished homes differently than turnkey builds. Talk to your lender early. We can give you the design and shell scope and price they'll ask for.
Can you design a home from scratch?
Yes. We design in-house and often draw it with you right there. Bring a sketch, photos you like or just a list of what you need.
Name-brand materials.
We build every shell with proven products from suppliers we know and trust.
LP Building Solutions
Engineered wood sheathing and building products for strong, tight walls and roofs.
LP SmartSide
Treated engineered wood siding and trim, built to stand up to Montana weather.
Diamond Kote
Prefinished siding and trim with a factory-applied finish and color that lasts.
James Hardie (Hardie Board)
Fiber cement lap and board-and-batten siding for a classic, low-maintenance look.
ProTech Steel
Metal roofing and siding from ProTech in Great Falls.
Builders FirstSource
Framing lumber and building materials from our local Great Falls yard.
Ready to start designing?
Tell us about your land and what you want to build.