We hope everyone is keeping well! It’s crazy to think it’s almost 2024; the time just flies by!
We know that this is the time of year to start discussing plans to build your dream home in the new year, hence the blog topic for this month!
Our experts have been the go-to contractor for many here on the island for building dream homes, and there are many things to consider.
Here’s a deeper dive into what to expect and prepare for when you hire us to build yours:
KNOW YOUR BUDGET
Determining your budget early is an essential part of the planning process. This helps us to set clear expectations within your budget without going over.
If you’re looking for a remote build, then there will be more to consider, such as water sourcing and where your energy will come from! All of these factors influence your budget. Doing this before anything will help alleviate stress throughout the process while making sure you get the most of what you love most for your future home.
BE FLEXIBLE
Building a home is never easy, and there can be things that pop up along the way that may alter an original plan, so when it comes to managing expectations, it’s important to be flexible.
Our team strives to be excellent communicators, which means we’ll be there to thoroughly communicate any potential changes and remind you of the end goal.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Now we’re getting to the fun part! No matter how complex or detailed your vision is, we’ll make it happen!
When it comes to pinpointing an exact vision of what you want, it’s all about inspiration. We will give you many different examples that relate to what you’re looking for from traditional looks, to farmhouse, minimalist, modern, contemporary, and much more.
Over the holidays, we always recommend to our clients to have a look through architectural magazines and other home inspiration pages on social media to get a clearer idea of what you want for both the interior and exterior!
CREATING A TIMELINE
This is very important; when do you want the home to be done by? This not only will help everyone stay on track but will help you when it comes time to move out of your current place and into the new one.
Depending on the complexity of the build, most dream properties take 10-12 months to build (or longer if there are more custom features), so having a timeline will give the whole family ample notice of when a potential move may occur.
FIND THE RIGHT LOT
Make sure you’ve hired a construction team before you’ve chosen your lot! It might be a bit surprising that we’re saying this, but it’s true.
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right lot, such as detecting environmental or construction issues that might not be noticed with the naked eye. The other half of this is making sure you’re picking an area that works for you. As an example, if you have or plan to have kids, ensure there’s transportation to schools, etc.
BE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS
The one thing about why so many people hire us is because we keep our clients involved from start to finish, so there’s never any grey area or “what’s going on with our house?”
At the end of the day, this is YOUR dream home, so you should be involved anyway because if there is anything that comes up that could alter the timeline, budget, or construction plan, the sooner a decision is made to solve that issue, the faster the process will move forward.
Well, there you have it; an all-in-one checklist to follow when planning to build your dream home in 2024. It’s an exciting time to put that vision together, and our team is ready to help at any time!
Get in touch with us via our contact page so we can get a better understanding of your budget, location, and what you’re looking for to give you a quote!
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Thank you for taking the time to read this month’s blog; stay tuned for the next one!