If you’re considering building a custom home on your lot, here are some tips to help you get started.
Are you considering building a house on your land, but don’t know where to start? Building a custom home on your lot is exciting and rewarding, but it requires careful planning and consideration. Accessible Home Builders is here to help you throughout your home-building process. If you’re considering building a custom home on your lot, here are some tips to help you get started.
Find a Mortgage Preapproval and Set Your Budget
To create a budget for your custom home project, it is helpful to find a lender who can guide you in determining your pre-approved mortgage amount. Once you know how much money the bank will lend to you, create a budget that includes the land and its associated costs, including purchase, site work, and utilities, and your desired home’s size, layout, features, and finishes.
Financing your new home can be overwhelming. You want to ensure you choose a trusted mortgage lender so everything goes smoothly. Accessible Home Builders has relationships with multiple lenders with competitive terms and conditions. Mortgage lending for new construction is unique, and not all lenders are the same. Ask us for our current list of recommended lenders.
Find a Suitable Lot
Finding land that meets all your criteria – location, school district, size, topography, price – can be challenging. Local realtors and internet searches can help. Even simply driving around the cities or school districts you prefer is an excellent way to find home sites in your desired location. Once you’ve found the perfect lot to build your new home, you will need to estimate what is required to prepare it for construction. This is referred to as site costs or site development and includes activities such as clearing trees, relocating rocks, and obtaining utilities.
Choose A Home Design
Consider your lot size, the number of stories you want, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the layout of living spaces, kitchen functionality, storage needs, and any unique features you would like to incorporate. A well-thought-out design can enhance your daily living and add value to your home. Create a list of must-haves, wants, and needs. This will help you narrow down the things you can and cannot do without as the design progresses.
Hire a Reputable Builder
Choosing the right on-your-lot builder is crucial to the success of your custom home project. Research and interview reputable builders in your area. Review their portfolio, check references, and visit homes they’ve built. Ensure the builder understands your vision and can deliver on your design and quality expectations. After all, clear communication and a solid working relationship are essential for a smooth construction process.
Working with experienced custom home builders like Accessible Home Builders allows you to create a home ideally suited to your lifestyle and preferences. Whether you envision a convenient suburban location or dream of building a beach home, we can make it happen. You select the area, and Accessible Home Builders handles everything else. Our expert team ensures your new custom home meets your quality and design standards.
Contact Accessible Home Builders Today
Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. We’ve serviced Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware in that time. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the homes 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. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to next!