You've decided to build a custom home in the Park City area. What should you do next?
1.
Select your builder.
2. Establish your budget.
3. Find a home site.
4. Design your home.
5. Submit your plans.
6. Commence construction!
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 over a year 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 insure the earliest start date possible.
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