We recommend that you start searching the internet (Houzz, Google Images, etc…) and start narrowing down the focus for that custom building project. That can lead to contacting builders — we personally recommend the professionals at Mt. Tabor 😉 — in September, with meetings taking place over the next 30 days and signing a contract before the holidays. This means the permitting process can wrap up and the foundation might be set before the ground freezes.
This kind of timing will ensure that by the time the grill is ready to be lit, the dining table will be in place.