It is said that searching for a home is a series of compromises. The home design with the incredible gourmet kitchen may not have the garage space you need, while the house with enough bedrooms is lacking the yard for the kids.
It can be frustrating looking for “the perfect place”.
That is why, for many Sarasota area residents, building a home is the best option.
Whether moving to the area for a job, or retiring to Sarasota County- hiring a professional builder is the answer to the dilemma, allowing you to build the home of your dreams rather than settle and make compromises.
Who Designs the New Home?
Home builders work on three basic types of homes.
- Tract Homes: many homes built in a new community, usually very similar in attribute and design.
- “Spec” Homes: Single, custom homes designed and built by a professional contractor before they find a buyer. These tend to more detailed, distinctive and unique as opposed to tract homes, but not designed for a specific client.
- Custom Homes: Custom homes are built specifically for a client, and are designed to their styles, desires, and specifications.
If you are looking to have a custom home built, you may be wondering if you need to have plans drawn up before speaking with a builder. This is completely up to you. Some people have a detailed vision in their head of how everything will look, and others simply have a wish list of must-have features.
If you are artistically inclined, you may sketch out the plan on graphing paper, keep a photo album of homes, features and styles you like, or shop for the perfect flooring and counter tops.
The more clear you are in your vision, the easier it will be to put the final design on paper.
At some point, an architect will need to get involved. You may hire an architect on your own if you have not yet hired a builder, but keep in mind that the home specifications may need to be adjusted based upon the lot you eventually acquire. If you already own the lot, the plans can be drawn up precisely and according to local zoning laws and building codes.
In this case, you can interview builders and address and a full set of plans. Once you agree upon relevant experience, similar type builds and expertise, you are ready to discuss budget and timelines.
However, many people looking to design a home come to the custom builder with ideas, but no set of blueprints. This is fine as well, as your custom home builder will be happy to work with you to draw up the schematics based upon your vision and requirements. Many consumers look to the builder to make suggestions and recommendations which will incorporate their ideas, but also add a level of refinement and skill only an experienced builder can invoke.
A custom builder can help you to find an appropriate lot, design the plans of your home based on those specifications, and make suggestions as to style, features and finishes.
You will retain complete access to the home design process, as well as be the final decision maker – but you will have the invaluable support and insight of a professional team.
In the end, whether you have a finished blueprint or just a picture in your mind, Lindahl Construction can take you from where you are, to where you dream of being.
Our team of Sarasota general contractors will work with you every step of the way, ensuring a home design which meets every practical need for your family – and every detail of your imagination. Call us today, no matter what step you find yourself at.
If you are thinking of building a custom Longboat Key or Sarasota home, we are here to help.