Building a custom home can be a great project. The rewarding aspect of bringing your vision to life and living in your dream home is second to none.
Having the ability to customize your house exactly how you want it certainly comes with its perks, but there are a few things to consider when building a house before committing to such a monumental task. From finding the right builder to the design aspect of your build, here’s what you need to know:
YOUR SCHEDULE IS A GUIDELINE
There are a lot of factors to consider when building from scratch – which means it’s likely that the timeline you get is a best-case scenario. Weather, contractor scheduling, utility installation and hook up, and ability to source material are just a few things that can throw your build off schedule. Delays in closing are a common occurrence in real estate, and new builds come with their own set of hurdles. Permits and occupancy certificates are a couple things that are out of your control.
DESIGN FOR YOUR FUTURE
It is important to think years and decades down the road when considering how you want to layout your custom home. It is likely your life will be far different than it is right now. Perhaps you’ll have children in the home; or maybe you’ll be empty-nesters and an overly suspicious home might not be practical.
FINISH BEFORE MOVING IN
It is easy to rush the move-in as anticipation to begin life in your custom home mounts over time. It’s a good idea to have all of the desired aspects of your home complete prior to moving in because if you wait, there’s a chance it may never happen. If you move in without getting your basement finished, or getting the landscape complete, it may never happen and you could regret it down the road. Patience is key.
PLAN FOR STORAGE
It’s easy to get caught up in planning the exciting features of the home. But don’t forget planning for storage as this has a massive influence on how you can move around and organize your home. Planning for storage should be as important as the master bedroom and bathroom designs.
HAVE A CONTINGENCY FUND
It might be a good idea to start a contingency fund well ahead of your custom build as many unforeseen expenses can add up. Depending on how involved you plan on being in the build, it is likely that you might need some basic tools, paint and sandpaper, screws and nails, and whatever other hardware store offerings come into play. This contingency fund for costs that pop up throughout the build can save a lot of stress. Construction loans generally also require higher down payments. So the more you can stash away the better.
At Top Home Builders, we take pride in being an expert home remodeler that San Jose residents can rely on. We are also more than just a construction company – we provide our customers with exceptional home remodeling services to suit their every need. We’re happy to serve many locations across California including Fremont, Hayward, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Atherton, Cupertino, San Carlos, Belmont, Saratoga and the rest of the Bay Area.
New home construction is always an exciting endeavour, but it is also understandable to be a little nervous because we’re talking about one of the most expensive financial commitments you can make. For peace of mind, call Top Home Builders Inc. Our team of experts are happy to assist you and provide you with custom home ideas for your dream build.