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What to Know About Building a House

April 19, 2021 , , , , , , , , , , ,

It’s been a lifelong dream: building your own house from the ground up. But don’t let your dream become a nightmare! As exciting as it is to start such a massive project, building a house is no easy feat. Thorough preparation and having realistic goals are keys to a successful experience. From planning to building, read our guide which will help inform you of what lies ahead as you’re breaking ground.

Planning

Couple Making Plans

The most crucial step to building the home of your dreams is the planning phase. The first and most important factor that determines the scope of your project is naturally, your budget. Once you’ve crunched the numbers, you’re ready to tackle estimated costs for every phase of your build — from skilled labor to interior design — and finding clever ways to saving money where you can. Not only that, but you’ll also need to consider whether you’re required to obtain proper building permits.

Financials

Contractors and Permits

Utilities

Design

Architects Sharing Ideas About A Project And Looking At Blueprints of Home On A Blackboard

And now we get to the most personalized part! What do you want your home to look like? Are you more traditional, eclectic or modern in style? Whatever your design plans are, there are a variety of things to consider, such as whether or not you want to hire an architect and what kind of building material you’d like to use for your home’s exterior. 

Building Materials

Architects Surveying Plans As They Build A House

It’s important to have your project manager, contractor and team of builders on board when it comes to the building phase of your home. There are many logistics to account for, one being if your future home will be located in a remote area, which will affect how you transport your materials there.


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