What You Need to Know to Build Your Dream Home
Are you considering building your dream home? Generally speaking, most people are new to the entire building process. While it is an exciting process, it is a busy process that requires time and careful consideration.
Building your dream home on a property that you have chosen can sound pricey but rest assured that new construction can be built on your lot or land across a wide range of budgets. Here are some tips to help you figure it all out.
Get started!
If you have decided to build your own home- don’t waste another minute! The very first step is finding a piece of land where you will be happy. You can work with a realtor or contact a general contractor who can help you determine the best location to build your home. You will also want to consider the amenities available in the area, as well as the school district if you have children or are looking to have children in the future.
Bring your vision to Life
Depending on the budget, some people hire an architect to bring ideas to life on a blueprint. If an architect is not in your budget, you can find floor plans online for sale or your general contractor can help find the right floor plan for your new home.
Most home builders offer their own floor plans that can be customized to your desires and needs.
Evaluate your land
Once you have your property and a home builder to help you draw out your floor plan, the next step is to study your land. The builder you work with will work with a civil engineer to make sure you are following the rules and regulations in accordance to the jurisdiction.
Customize your floor plan
This next stage is usually the stage that homeowners enjoy the most: Customizing your dream home to fit your lifestyle. It’s important to consider your lifestyle now and what it might look like ten or twenty years from now (if you plan to live in the new home for that long.)
Here are some questions to consider when determining the best floor plan:
Will children live in this home? If so, how old will they be?
Are the rooms large enough to accommodate your family as you grow older?
How many people can we expect to live in this home?
Will the home accommodate elderly family members?
Do I plan to grow old in this home?
Will it be easy to get upstairs?
How often will I entertain?
Do I need extra storage space?
Is there a room on the main floor to accommodate those who can’t make it up stairs due to physical ability, or in the event of an injury?
These questions are important to consider before meeting with your contractor, so that you have an idea of what types of floor plans are best to consider.
Determine how long it will take to build the home
Once you have a floor plan in place and an idea of what the home will look like, it’s time for you and your contractor to determine a schedule. Having a schedule in place will help ensure you have other arrangements in place while your home is being built. Keep in mind that building a home can have unexpected scenarios, so the building schedule should remain flexible. It might not be a bad idea to have a backup plan in place in the event that the home takes a little bit longer to build than anticipated.
Set a budget
You may already have a budget set in place, but now that you have a floor plan you can begin to consider all the details in your home. Working with a contractor is especially important when it comes to determining a budget and sticking to it. A good general contractor will understand your budget and do their best to stay within budget while achieving all your expectations.
Customization
Once construction starts, it will be a long process of customization. You will be making decisions like what types of floors the new home will have, what color the walls will be painted, and small decisions like what fixtures you want on cabinets. When it comes to customization, your general contractor can determine what options are best for your budget.
Watch your dreams come to life!
While construction is going on, it might seem like it takes forever, but before you know it your dream home will be right before your eyes. Take it all in and remain patient during the process!
Legacy Renovations: Bringing your dream home to life
At Legacy Renovations, we are passionate about what we do. We help our customers bring their dreams to life by building their dream home! We understand that your home is where you spend the majority of your time and where you make the most memories with your loved ones. That’s why we have a seven step Design and Build process with our team of highly skilled professionals to guide you through a truly unforgettable building experience. Learn more about our process here.
Legacy Renovations has become one of Metro Atlanta’s most reliable and respected residential building companies in the industry. We are a full-service building firm, offering the highest quality building experience.
We handle every aspect of the project, providing a one-stop solution for a very delicate process. We are committed to providing clients with the absolute highest levels of quality and value through unsurpassed workmanship, the best in class building products, and superior customer care.
Legacy Renovations: Our locations
Our best effort is put toward staying within a 30-45-minute drive of our office located in Snellville, Georgia. This is to ensure our team is able to provide the best service possible. If you are ready to chat, you can give our office a call and we will be glad to assist you. Want to learn more about the area’s we serve? Learn more here!
