If you want o build your home you should know that it is a long process. In order to avoid costly mistakes, read these steps.
1. Plan Your Budget
Budget plan is the first thing you should consider as it will help you to modify your building plans accordingly. This plan may include the total amount you can afford to spend, a possibility of a construction loan and the size of it.
2. Choose Your Lot
Consider on the area you are planning to live and select a plot for your house. It is vital to inspect soil, drainage and zoning in the region before starting construction process.
3. Line Up Your Team
Consider on a team of experts for your house. In order to start construction process you should select an architect that will design your house and a builder to construct it.
4. Pick a Plan
In order to have a house that meets your requirements consider on the house plan. There are many companies that offer catalogs with various house plans. You may select one of them and to make required modifications, or to create a unique home.
5. Negotiate a Contract
Ensure that you will get a written contract that will describe project in details and signed by architect and builder. Keep in mind that all the changes of the project should be amended in the contract.
6. Permitting
Before starting construction process it is essential to apply for building permit. Colour and materials should also be selected before construction on your new home begins.
7. Excavation and Foundation
Work begins from the preparation of the land for the foundation. This may require trees removal and excavation for the foundation.
8. House Construction
The construction process includes framing of the house, plumbing, and electric works.
9. Finish stage
Finishing stage requires walls and stairs works, panting and floor installation.
10. Inspections
After your house was built, get ready for inspections. An appraiser from a mortgage company will come to ensure that your home is built according to the specifications and plans. You should also expect a visit from a building inspector that will grant you the Certificate of Occupancy.
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