How to Start a Custom Home Build
Building a dream home can feel like an exciting and overwhelming decision at the same time. Starting a custom home build allows you to tweak every bit of the house to your liking, but it also means that so many decisions have to be made. Many individuals, couples and families are confused about how to start planning a custom home build. Here is a short guide:
Initial Steps:
If you are committed to building a custom home and already have a few spots of land marked out, it is time to finalize your budget and location. Instead of working out these details on your own, it may be a good time to consult with a home development specialist.
By talking with a specialist, you can discuss your goals and get their input on where you may have to compromise. You can mention your budget and the ideal size, structure and design of your home. The specialist can point out some ideal locations and what features you can fit into that price tag.
Developing a Design:
The beauty of building a custom home is that you do not have to comply with any framework or existing structure. You are not remodeling a home but building your dream house from scratch.
Work with the designer to come up with a design that will meet all your needs. The decisions made in this phase will include the size of your home, location, materials used on the exterior and interior, and the number of rooms and stories.
The beauty of the design process is that you can go through different ideas, understand how certain concepts work together, and finalize the design so that it matches your dream home goals and fits into your budget.
If you have any specific ideas about the interior of your home, such as having a game room, home office, entertainment room or a sunroom, the design phase is when you should talk about these concepts.
It is much easier for a specialist to design such rooms for you under budget if you mention your needs early. When construction has begun, major chances are much more expensive and time consuming to accommodate.
Dreams Become Reality:
The third phase of building a custom home is where your dreams and designs will become reality. You will work with the home building company on the final bits of your design, such as floor plans, specific room installations and timeframe.
Then it is a matter of finalizing a construction agreement, where you iron out a price for the various operations that must be completed. Working with a building company is useful, as they will take care of hiring individual workers and securing the necessary raw materials for your home build.
It is scary to think that you will go from owning an empty plot of land to having an entire house built within months. But it is the advantage of a custom home build, where you are able to tweak every step in the process to your liking.
If you are interested in finding out more about our Custom Home Build services or would like to get started, contact us today.
