Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Should I talk with a builder or decide on plans first? |
Builders cannot give precise estimates without a set of blueprints, but we can provide a cost estimate based on price per square foot. This ballpark estimate can assist you in determining the next step. |
| How should I analyze competitive bids? |
Remember that less is not always better since a very low bid would raise the question of what quality are the materials and workmanship which that builder uses. |
| What’s the length of time involved in building a new home? |
Most new homes are completed within a 6-month time frame. A reasonably good estimate is 120 days from the start of framing. |
| What are the major steps? |
First you choose a floor plan and a lot. Next a contract is executed. After your attorney approves your contract, we meet and draw up the blueprint or use already established home plans. Then the building begins. |
| How do we incorporate our ideas into the new home? |
You can find pictures of homes you like. Let us know your thoughts and ideas. |
| What inspections are involved in the process? |
Your home is inspected from time to time for code compliance – at the very end of the process, a building-code official completes a final inspection and issues a certificate of occupancy (C.O.) |
| What are the steps involved in building plans? |
If you have found a house plan that meets your needs and suits the lot that you plan to build on, purchasing a study set can be an interesting way to begin.
Study set: A study set of plans includes floor plans and elevations only. Their purpose is to help you decide if the home you have chosen will fit your budget.
Construction sets: This includes 3 to 8 sets of plans which include all exterior views, dimensioned floor plans, and plans for the roof and foundation. These contain sufficient detail for us to proceed.
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