Something you should know is that coastal construction lots tend to be much smaller, which can have an outsized impact on the custom home building process.
The home of your dreams is within your reach! Once you are ready to build your home, one of the most important steps is to determine how buildable the lot is. Building a new home on the coast is a much different prospect than joining a new subdivision that isn’t found close to the water. This process can be confusing, so we’ve come up with a handful of helpful pointers to get you started!
First of all, make sure to determine the elevation of the nearby terrain. This aspect matters more than you think it might. After all, it’s because you will want the first floor of your home to be raised to the proper height; this means that the foundations will likely be higher up off the ground, and as such, a costlier investment. Still, it isn’t something you should neglect or ignore.
We’ve spoken about setbacks before, especially in terms of real estate development. Something you should know is that coastal construction lots tend to be much smaller, which can have an outsized impact on the custom home building process. Be sure to arrange an envelope of land around your property that should be at least 14’ wide so that you can follow stock plans offered by your custom home building partner.
It’s also a good idea to be aware of where the flood zones are located relative to the position of your plot of land. V-zones are closest to the oceanfront or are on the oceanfront itself. Stronger windows, structure elevations, and additional stability measures such as anchors, ties, and straps will all add to the higher cost of the custom home building project.
Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. In that time, we’ve serviced the areas of Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Seaford, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the home they deserve.
To get in touch with us, give us a call at our office at 302-663-0464, send us an email at info@accessiblehomebuilders.com or visit us in person at 28412 DuPont Blvd, #103 Millsboro, DE 19966. Alternatively, give our satellite office a call at 302-628-9571, which is located at 500 W. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to next!
We are proud to be recognized as “Southern Delaware’s Best Home Remodeling” Company for 2020 by Metropolitan Magazine. We work hard every day to provide quality workmanship and service to create that new space or the new look you want in your home. Call us today to discuss your next project.
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