Building Your Own Home; Where Do You Even Begin?

1. Building Your Own Home; Where Do You Even Begin?

2. In some markets across the U.S. today, there are many housing options to choose from, and if you’re looking to buy a new property, there’s a chance you’ll find exactly what you want. However, for those with specialist requirements or very specific desires and dreams when it comes to finding the perfect home, building their own is the most effective option. While there can be no doubt that building your own home isn’t as simple as buying a readymade one, it can be a hundred times more satisfying, and is the best way to ensure that your new home has everything you want, with no compromises.

3. If your dream home doesn’t yet exist, why not consider building it? By following the steps below, you could be settled in and hosting your first dinner party within 18 months! What should be your very first step? Making a list of goals for your new home is very important, and should be the first step in any construction project. Where should it be built? What design features are essential, and what is your budget?

4. Then, find and buy the land: Purchase a lot that suits your needs, or buy a dilapidated (and cheap) home on a suitable lot and upgrade it or start from scratch. Next up: plan the layout of your new home: Right from floor plans up to the exterior finish, design your home in as much detail as you can in this initial stage; your architect and builder (many construction firms will have their own home designers or architects onboard) will need as much detail as possible before they begin. Remember that the final design can be changed after the initial consultation.

5. Find a reputable construction firm: Do your research and find a local construction company able to take care of all your needs efficiently and professionally. Typically, they’ll work in unison with your chosen architect, or provide you with their own, along with subcontractors. Then, come up with a realistic budget: You must be realistic about your expectations and ensure that you don’t go over budget; do so and you risk having a half-built home because your funds have run out.

6. Once you know how much money can be assigned to the build, your chosen construction company will come up with an estimate for you to consider. Don’t forget that your budget should include any extra fees for architects, landscapers and electricians among others, and should always include a contingency of at least 10% for any unexpected costs that may arise. Try not to sweat it! No construction plan goes exactly to plan, and some issues may arise that are beyond anyone’s control. When this happens, try to keep a cool head and approach the problem calmly.

7. Commit to your project once construction is underway: While some minor alterations may be necessary, or at the very least, possible, remember that once construction is underway, any changes you make will cost you time and money, so it’s best to try and stick to your original plan where possible. And the final step…sit back and revel in the wonder of your exclusive new, dream home! With the right construction team, your ideal home is less than a couple of years away, and if you make a start now, you could be relaxing in a home designed to suit your every need, quicker than if you waited around for the perfect property to become available on the market – that’s assuming it even exists!

8. RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive construction company and concrete contractor in Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean up, our results speak for themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both commercial and residential construction services to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If you are looking for a masonry contractor in Astoria NY or want to know more about our wide range of professional but affordable construction and repair services, reach out to us at (718) 938-9887.