When deciding to build a custom home here are some very important consideration before you actually build this home. As builders, we are constantly confronted with they “why” of out suggestions. So here are some of our most frequently asked question—FAQ—and their answers.
Question: What is the most important thing to consider first when building a home?
Answer: Many times people are so concerned with their floor plan and type of home that they leave out the most important consideration: location. Location actually dictates to some extent what kind of home will be build and also the floor plan. Geographic area, tropical or wintery, culture and area, and call help lend to what type home you choose. For an area with warm weather a light colored ranch home may be the norm. For mountain areas a log home may be the choice. So instead of looking at the floor plan, first consider where the home will be located.
Question: Once a general area is chosen, what is the next step?
Answer: After a choice is made for location, then an eye must be paid to the setting of the lot. Wooded lots, property located next to water, and hill side building sites all have plusses and minuses. If you want a home located in the woods be sure to realize that many trees will have to be removed to build the home. So don’t rule out lots that have a clear space on them. This clearing may say lots in tree removal and stump removal.
Property located next to water may require a crawl space basement due to the water table. And land on a hill side may be great for a walk out basement. The bottom line is to evaluate your area and then make home selections compliment the home location.
Question: What if we can’t afford to add the garage right away?
Answer: That is ok. There are many homes that are built in stages. One great idea is to have the garage planned for in the blue print stage. Then finish it at a later date. One good way to do it is to have a detached garage planned for very close to the home. Then when the garage is built a breezeway can be added between the home and garage. Locating the laundry room on the side by the garage can enable the breezeway to open directly into the laundry room. This reduces the amount of dirt that is tracked around the home.
Question: Does age of homeowners have an impact on the type home they build?
Answer: Yes, very much so. A careful eye should be paid to how long you plan to reside in the home. Also the age of the children and what stage of life you are in should all be seriously considered before a home is built.
Custom homes begin with location, progress to floor plans, and end with completion with the thread of family needs strung throughout. So consider, dream, and don’t hesitate to find a good custom home builder to help you along the way.