Imagine you are finally able to build your dream custom home. You’ve been thinking about this for a long time, and you not only have a design in mind, you have a complete vision of how you want everything to look.
But when you meet with your Sarasota custom builder, they begin to give you suggestions and recommendations on how to change some of your ideas. You may want to push back; after all, you’ve been dreaming this up for years! But here is why it is important to listen to your custom builder’s thoughts seriously when it comes time to design your home.
Reasons to Listen to Your Custom Builder’s Suggestions
- They Understand the Zoning Laws: This may seem obvious, but Sarasota and Longboat Key have diverse neighborhoods with just as diverse rules and restrictions. While certain areas may forbid building over two stories, others may require your home to be elevated. In some places you can build a mother-in-law cottage, while in other places two residences are not allowed. If possible, speak to your custom home builder before purchasing your lot to make sure that you can build what you want on the property. However, if you already own the lot, you may need to make some design adjustments in order to stay within the legal boundaries of what you are allowed to build,
- They Have Tried that New Fangled Concept: You may have found an incredible new product on Pinterest, or seen an amazing new design idea on a cable real estate show. But what is beautiful in concept is not always practical in design, and no one knows that better than your custom builder’s team. If they give you reasons why your grand design idea is not advisable, it is best to listen.
- The Know Living by the Water Has Its Challenges: We often think of the beauty we will witness looking out at the water – but sometimes forget some of the issues we will face from things coming at us from the water. Windows are in constant need of washing from salt spray, so the allure of floor-to-ceiling panes should be carefully balanced with the sheer amount of maintenance they will require. Some materials may be more resilient than others when buffeted by sand and salt; and living on the Gulf of Mexico will mean extreme winds, so some of your decorative design ideas may not be advisable. And that water can easily make its way into your living room or seep into your foundation. Therefore you will need to discuss ways to design water pass-throughs or stilts for your home.
- They Know the Sarasota Pitfalls You May Face: From your ability to build a dock among the mangroves, to removing that old oak tree in the front yard – there are environmental laws which must be taken into account when clearing your property for your structures. Instead of simply saying “we can’t do that”, professional general contractors should have a depth of experience which allows them to offer solutions and alternatives.
Overall, a general contractor who builds Sarasota homes has seen it all. They understand that although you have a great idea, they can make it better – allowing you to enjoy your new home on the Gulf Coast even more than you thought you would. By helping you to avoid problems while enhancing the aesthetic value of your home, Lindahl Construction will help you to build a home that brings your vision to life in the best possible way. From Sarasota downtown to Longboat Key, we are the call to make.