3 Mistakes To Avoid When Building A New Home

For many people, building a new home is the fulfillment of a dream. However, mistakes made before and during construction can put a damper on high spirits. To protect your investment, here are some common mistakes made when building a home that you need to be on the lookout for.

Failing to Ask About the "Change Order"

In the process of building your home, it is possible that the builder could encounter an issue that requires a modification to the original plans. When this happens, it could result in the home being more than the estimated price.

Before signing a contract with a builder, it is important that you understand the "change order" process. In other words, you need to ensure that the builder notifies you before any changes are made to the building plans and that you have the right to object, especially if the changes are going to significantly increases costs.

Asking for Changes

When you make changes to the plan, it can complicate matters. After the home is designed, there is a lot of work that goes into ensuring that it is built as planned, including getting the approval of an engineer. If you decide later that you want to change something in your home, it could increase the cost of building it.

For instance, if you decide that you want to move a wall, the builder has to ensure that the supports are in place for it, the new wall has to be added to the plans, the engineer has to sign off on it, and the new plans have to be re-submitted to the city. In addition to this, the builder now has to secure more materials to complete the addition.

If you are unsure about the design of your home, wait until you are committed to the plans to start construction. If not, you could face additional expenses.

Forgetting to Plan for the Future

One of the biggest mistakes you could make when building your new home is failing to plan for the future. For instance, having a two-story home with the master bedroom on the top floor sounds like a smart move now, but, as you get older, climbing the stairs might become challenging. Ensuring there is a room that can serve as the master bedroom in the future on the bottom floor would make sense.

Work with the builder like Adobe Homes Florida to find a design for your home that is fitting for you and your family now and in the future.