7 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

Thinking of having a custom home built? That’s great! But keep in mind that there are so many factors to take into consideration when designing a home, rather than purchasing one that is already built.

Blake’s Custom Buildings is a full service construction company dedicated to building residential, agricultural, and commercial structures according to client needs and desires. Our buildings are flexible, affordable, durable, and constructed much faster compared to traditional stick framed methods.

If you’re considering building your dream home, here are ten questions to ask – both of yourself and your builder – before embarking on this fascinating journey.

1. How big is your family and how long do you plan on living in your new home?

Family size (now and in the future) will determine such factors as the number of bedrooms and proximity to schools and work.

2. What’s most important for your family?

Think about such things as functionality, room for entertaining, saving energy, low maintenance exterior, a good return on your investment, location, etc.

3. What are the criteria for finding a builder who shares your vision?

It’s very important to find a custom homebuilder who shares your values and vision. The layout and design of a custom home can be developed and fine-tuned using such tools as computer aided design software available from many talented architects, but building the actual structure requires hands-on craftsmanship.

4. Is the foundation soil sound?

It is important to check the soil to ensure that it is conducive to supporting a home. According to several custom homebuilders, not all soil is created equal and building a home on a lot with inappropriate soil can result in foundation problems such as cracks in the future. Ask your builder to have a professional geologist examine the lot before building.

5. What is your procedure for handling obstacles and delays?

In the course of building a home, delays and obstacles are going to happen. The most important consideration is HOW the builder deals with these challenges and how they communicate with their clients.

6. What type of custom home will have the best resale value?

Homes that are constructed of brick have a better resale value than any other construction material. There may be a higher investment for using brick when the home is being constructed, but the long-term ROI is much better than wood or stucco.

7: Can we see one of your homes and talk to a client?

This is the most important question to ask a custom builder. If the builder is proud of his work and has a good reputation for client service, he will have no problem arranging for you to see his completed work.

If you are considering a custom home, the expert team at Blake’s Custom Buildings will build it from the ground up — or give it whatever updates it requires. We will work with you and your architect to create the home of your dreams! For more information on our services, give us a call today.