Building A Custom Home: What's The Process?

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Building A Custom Home What's The Process?

• Imagine this You have been saving for years to
  build your dream home. After months of searching,
  you finally find the perfect lot in a beautiful
  neighborhood with homes that match up perfectly
  with what you are looking for. It's time to get
  started and start building!
• For many building a custom home is an enjoyable
  process - but it also has its challenges. This
  blog post will give you insights into the process
  of building your new house and answer several
  questions along the way, so you know what to
  expect.

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Determine Your Needs

• Are you considering constructing a custom home?
  Then it is essential to understand the process
  first. It would be best if you start by assessing
  your needs and expectations with an architect or
  builder. This will help them give you their
  opinion on what kind of house would be best for
  your family's situation. However, it is also
  recommended to do your research before contacting
  a professional. Your house should reflect your
  dream home, so do your homework and search for
  inspiration around you. You can drive around an
  area where you love the styles of homes or go
  online to look for more options that attract your
  eye.

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Hire The Best Professionals

• It is essential that a contractor actively offers
  creative and budget-minded solutions to the
  specific needs or challenges you might be
  presenting during the communications. If you are
  going to be confident in the builder and that
  your custom home is everything you want, creative
  solutions will be involved and great companies do
  this very well.

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Preparing to Start

• Get recommendations from your buddies,
  colleagues, and family, search online or ask your
  real estate agent. A good builder will be able to
  provide you guidance on the following
• Designing and drafting your floor plan
• Estimating the cost of building materials for
  your home (this is important to know at this
  stage so you can make sure that there are no
  surprises later on)
• Infrastructure needs, like utilities and sewer

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Preparing to Start

• You will need the services of an architect to
  generate an architectural plan to get permits.
  Suppose it is in your budget, and you have
  limited knowledge of interior design. In that
  case, it's best to get in touch with an
  experienced interior designer who can help you
  create a space that is more than just functional
  but also meets your style.

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Create a Floor Plan

• The next step is to draw up the floor plan of
  your custom home by deciding on the dimensions
  and features that you want in each room. This
  includes things such as what materials will be
  used, how many bathrooms are needed if there
  should be an office space or playroom for kids,
  etc.
• At this stage, you also have to make several
  other crucial decisions. If you are a growing
  family, then you might need more than one floor.
  The aesthetics of the house play a vital role in
  making it worth living. Whether you are a fan of
  traditional colonial-style homes or contemporary
  ones or you want something in between, it has to
  be decided at this stage. Any additional
  innovative features that you want in your homes
  should also be included in the floor plan to
  avoid hassles after the construction starts.

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Start The Construction Process

• After the designs have been finalized and your
  permits approved that's when construction starts.
  This includes clearing the land of preexisting
  structures for safety reasons. The next step is
  to dig trenches where utilities will be
  installed, such as water pipes or electrical
  lines.
• Next, the foundations will be built. Foundations
  are often constructed of poured concrete
  reinforced with steel rods. Depending on the part
  of the country you're building in and design, you
  may have a slab foundation, crawl space, or full
  basement. No matter what type, it will get
  sprayed waterproofing material before framing
  begins and inspected by the city authorities for
  safety reasons.

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Framing Process

• In the framing step, your home starts to take
  shape. This includes floor joists and subfloors
  installed during this stage and roof trusses for
  creating a sturdy frame that will support all the
  other later additions like siding or shingles. In
  this step, you'll also see wrap around the house
  to protect it from moisture. If it's raining
  during construction, the builders might install
  windows, shingles on roofs, or other exterior
  materials like siding in their final stages
  before completion.

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Basic Plumbing, Electrical HVAC

• In the next step, when your home is dried in,
  plumbing and electrical will be installed. This
  includes the installation of pipes, wires, sewer
  lines, and vents for an HVAC system. You might
  need to wait until all necessary parts arrive to
  complete this stage successfully with a local
  inspector's aid to ensure safety compliance.

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Installing The Insulation

• Insulation plays a crucial role in creating a
  more comfortable, consistent indoor climate while
  significantly improving home energy efficiency.
  There are several different types of insulation
  available, including fiberglass, cellulose, and
  foam. Your building contractor will help you make
  a rational decision.

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Drywall Interior Finishes

• Once the home is insulated, drywall and interior
  finishes are installed to cover walls and
  ceilings. The insulation process can also be done
  in this step by installing a layer of
  moisture-resistant material under drywall, which
  reduces problems with mold or condensation. Next,
  most of the home's interior features will be
  added. Baseboards, moldings, windowsills,
  vanities, doors, and other decorative trim in the
  house interior. The contractors would paint walls
  with a coat of paint or wallpaper if appropriate
  for that room.

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Install Exterior Walkways and Other Features

• The exterior of the home will also be built, if
  not already framed. Features like patios,
  walkways, driveways are formed in this step.
  However, some contractors might delay this step
  to protect these features from other
  construction. Still, many will complete it to
  enhance the convenience of homeowners during the
  house inspection visits.
• If you have open space available, your home
  landscaping is also done at this stage. The
  contractor might also install a chimney,
  skylights, or other distinctive features on this
  stage to suit the design requirements of your
  project to give an elegant look from outside as
  well as inside.

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Electrical and Plumbing Fixtures Installation

• The contractor will wire the house with
  electrical wiring and plumbing fixtures. The
  contracting firm will install all of the outlets,
  lights switches, electrical panels, and
  everything in-between.
• HVAC systems and bathroom fixtures such as
  toilets, faucets, bidets, and even mirror and
  shower doors are fixed at this step. It's
  incredible to think that, at this point in the
  process of building a new home, you're just about
  done with all things electrical and plumbing! You
  may have noticed by now how many different
  fixtures had been installed and completed. It's
  also time for some final inspections on
  everything before it can be labeled as finished.

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Flooring Work

• Flooring is one of the last steps that
  construction companies do. This step is pretty
  straightforward, but you have to select an
  appropriate flooring first. . When choosing the
  flooring, it is essential to remember what type
  of design you want and if this will be compatible
  with other parts of the home. Commonly Ceramic
  tile, vinyl, and wood are used. These materials
  can be used in a variety of climates and are
  deemed durable.

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Inspection By A Local Building Authority

• Building-code officials are essential for
  ensuring that construction is up to code. When a
  building has been completed, they will inspect
  the site and issue an occupancy certificate if
  everything complies with regulations. Any defects
  found during this final inspection may require
  follow-up inspections before issuing a
  certificate of occupancy so people can live there
  safely.

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Final Touches

• With the inspection complete, it is time to clean
  up any debris that may have been left behind.
  This includes sweeping and vacuuming all carpets,
  mopping floors, and wiping down cabinets. During
  this work, if you spot any other minor issues,
  inform the contractor for a timely fix so you can
  move into an immaculate custom-built home.
• Now that your custom-built home is complete, you
  can enjoy all the benefits it has to offer. From
  a beautiful view of nature from every room to
  indoor and outdoor living spaces perfect for
  unwinding or relaxing with family and friends,
  your dream house awaits you!
• Contact us for a list of Traverse City builders
  that we love to work with!

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• Traverse City, MI 49696Phone Number
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