Tips for Successful New Home Construction - Builders Innovation Group

Building a new home can be a rewarding process albeit a challenging and exhausting one at times.   Future homeowners should consider a variety of issues they may be confronted with when getting ready to build their dream home.   Too often, poor planning and budgets that are too small can lead to some wayward, inconvenient and disastrous mistakes. When you plan on building a new home, you must look at the home from many angles.

Here are some factors to keep in mind when entering the new home construction process.

Let the experts weigh in

Make use of the specially trained architects, engineers and builders that are available to you. If you can afford one, use an architect. If not, let a builder guide you through the design process.   They will help guide you as to where you can save a few dollars and where you absolutely should not cut corners.  If possible, maximize your design potential by hiring an interior designer as well. These folks will be able to help choose the right brand for your home and your budget.

Prioritize and planning

If you are attempting to build your dream home, it’s key to prioritize. Many homeowners say the building process can be overwhelming and several distractions can arise. And no home will be perfect. If you want to stay with your original vision then begin with a list of intentions.  If you want to stay on budget and on-schedule, you need to make a list of things you’d like in your home. For example, some folks don’t like a laundry room on the second floor. You’ll most likely not be able to have everything you’ve ever wanted in your home. However, if you list an item of priorities you’d like, you’ll stay on track when building your home.

Staying within budget

Expect to spend more than budgeted.  Almost every couple that builds a custom home together says their expenses were more than anticipated.  Although the contractor may stay within budget, you might want to add more features including fixtures, paint add-ons, and finishes.  There are many unexpected expenses that can arise when building your home. 

Choosing a contractor

Make sure you do your research before you decide who you are going to build your home with and sign on the so-called dotted line.  There can be a big price discrepancy between contractors.  Plus a difference in quality and the way they handle projects.  Many contractors don’t keep you informed of their progress the entire time, leaving you feeling anxious and wary of the work being done without steady communication. 

At Builders Innovation Group, we know how important it is to stay within your budget and stay on track.  If you are looking to build your dream home, contact us today.   Our desire is to bring a higher level of detail to our projects than our competitors.