When it comes to getting a new home, you have the choice of
buying or building a new home. If you have access to a piece of land in a good
location, constructing your own building is the best way to get the home of
your dreams. You can custom build every part of the house to your own
specifications and here is how to do it:
Find the right contractor for the job
The success of your project will greatly depend on the
contractor you chose for the job. Your contractor will oversee the entire
construction, advise you on which materials to use and see your home to
completion making this choice very crucial. If you know of any friends or
family who have built new homes recently, you can ask them for references to
the contractors they used. You should hire contractors with a wealth of experience,
good communication and decision-making and great customer services. A good
contractor should involve you in every step of the construction and major
decision-making process for ultimate success.
Finances
The idea of building a house exactly the way you want it
sounds great, but there is something even more important to think about,
finances. Building your own home is not cheap, but there are various ways you
can cut costs to make it more affordable. You need to think of all the cash you
have available, what you are willing to put towards the project along with
monthly payments you are willing to make towards the project. Remember that the
finances available for this project will be affected by your income level,
current bills, credit card and loan payment. Be realistic with your budget and
total figure to avoid any hiccups once construction has started. You should
discuss this figure with the architect and contractor to see how they can
envision your home idea within your budget.
Elemental design elements
Before going into the design and drawing up plans, you need
to think of five design elements you must have in your new home and construct
the rest of the house concept on these elements. This will help you focus on
getting the home that matches your desires and ideas. These elemental design
elements should be the must-haves but you can also create another list with
elements you would like to have if there is enough left over from your budget.
Important contacts to have
There are so many different things to keep tabs
on during new home construction. You should rely on the help of professionals
to make sure everything is in order; to alert you whenever important decisions
need to be made. You need to have your architect, contractor, landscape
designer, engineer, plumber and electrician on speed dial during your home
construction. Keep a list of all the people involved in your construction along
with their contacts and keep it on site or even in your car to make it easy to
communicate with them whenever necessary. Posted By: Bruce Johnson http://bjrcinc.com/
