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You've decided to build a custom home in the Park City area. What should you do next? 1. Select Your Builder. Of all the professionals in this process you will spend by far the most time and money with your builder. You must find a builder who is not only able and willing to do the job, but with whom you feel you can establish a good rapport. After all, you may spend a year or two working together. Be sure to check references and verify your contractor's license and other credentials. If you have been told that competitive bidding is the way to find a builder, click here. 2. Establish your budget. The home you build should fit the building lot you buy. Avoid under or over building by establishing a rough budget before your lot purchase. If you need construction financing, now is the time to get pre-approved. LifeStyle Builders will provide you with the numbers to get headed in the right direction and can even recommend local lenders who specialize in construction financing. 3. Find a Home site. With your price range and a general description of the home in mind, work with a knowledgeable real estate agent to find the appropriate site. Using a good agent to find your lot is as important as using a good builder to build your house. Involving LifeStyle Builders early in the selection process can provide you with valuable insight into potential site development pluses or problems. 4. Design your home. Although you can have general ideas in mind, a truly custom home cannot be designed until you know the topography of the site and the exact direction of the views. LifeStyle Builders offers in-house design services but can also help in your selection of an Architectural or Drafting firm to design your home. 5. Submit your plans. The typical submission process in the Park City area involves not just the building department, but other entities as well. Most subdivisions have an Architectural review process and all plans must meet minimum planning department requirements. LifeStyle Builders makes a point of staying current with these ever changing regulations. We work to ensure a smooth and swift application and approval process. 6. Commence construction! Groundbreaking is probably the second most exciting day of your project (right after Move-in day). At LifeStyle Builders, we know that you want to start digging as soon as your permit is in hand, so we plan accordingly. By involving us from the beginning of the process you ensure the earliest start date possible. |