Building a custom home is an exciting and captivating experience.  It’s also one of the most important decisions you can make.  Moving your family into your new custom home will be a memory you will have for a lifetime.  You’ll be making memories in your new custom home so it is important to get it done right and have fun at the same time.  We’ll highlight some of the things you should know before you start.

Engage With A Qualified Custom Home Builder

Approaching your new build with a custom home builder in mind is extremely important.  Not a general contractor or a remodeler, but a builder that primarily builds custom homes.  The builder should be able to guide you through the process from engaging with project designers, architects material suppliers and subcontractors.  The importance of having a contractor that focuses on custom homes cannot be overstated and the quality, craftsmanship and pride will show.

Hiring Design Professionals That Suit Your Needs

It can be a lengthy process to find an architect and a designer (if you choose to do so).  In selecting the design team it is important to connect with them and explain your vision.  They should be receptive and value your input because after all this is your home.  The custom home builder and architect will work together to guide you through the design process so that your vision becomes reality.  They will also work together to design the home in such a way so that it fits your budget. 

Budget Analysis For Your Custom Home

While the architect is drawing up preliminary design plans the builder should be working closely to begin to develop a budget based on the plans. Starting with a rough budget based on preliminary plans will give you an idea of what the overall costs will be as well as specific material costs such as flooring, cabinetry, appliances and fixtures.  

Maximizing Energy Efficiency

Energy consumption is a major factor in ongoing expenses in a home.  Water heaters, clothes dryers, refrigerators, and air conditional all contribute to this consumption of energy.  By selecting the proper and latest appliances, windows and insulation you can begin to discover the ways in which you can save on your energy costs.  Ask your builder about these items and be sure to emphasize that you are looking for products and building components that can reduce your overall energy consumption.

Working With Great People

You will be working with your builder that you should already, by this time, have gotten to know.  Your builder will make or break your project.  From scheduling to hiring subcontractors your builder should be sharp, intuitive, genuine and transparent from the start.  

As you build your custom home you’ll be hiring many people to accomplish the completion of the home.  Subcontractors, vendors, material suppliers, and designers all need to be working together for you towards your goals.  Meet with them and decide if they are qualified and just plain good people. 

For more information about building a custom home contact us at 954-496-0762 or email at jared@ubackconstruction