Are you considering a new custom home in 2020?
If this is your year, and it is time for you to build your Longboat Key dream home , you’ll need some advice. And who better to provide you with tips as to how to approach the new home building process than professional home builders? Here are some points you may wish to consider before breaking ground on your new Sarasota home. 
Top 5 Tips from Professional Home Builders
- Come Inspired: These days, you can find amazing home designs literally at your finger tips, by searching online photo galleries such as Houzz.com and Pinterest.com. The fact is, professional home builders will build off their floor plans unless you show them what you want. Don’t enter a meeting with a custom home builder without knowing what you want, and illustrating your desires with photos. This will give the general contractor a visual idea of your style, and ensure that your home is made specifically for you, and not a generic buyer.
- Choose a Floor Plan: You can choose a floor plan from a builder’s site, or from a variety of other sources on the internet. Although your chosen custom home builder may ultimately have to modify the floor plan slightly based upon your lot or local zoning laws, you should come to the table with a floor plan which you like (as well as the photos of your design style). This will allow the builder to zero in on your desired finished result.
- Be Ready for the Give and Take: It’s easy to have champagne wishes, but at some point your budget will likely come into play. It is important to prioritize your wish list in order to incorporate those items which are absolutely non-negotiable. For instance, if bamboo floors are important to you, you may have to agree to cheaper appliances. The good news is that professional home builders have a wealth of expertise on quality replacements and alternatives to keep the design style intact, even if your budget is being challenged.
- Leave Room for Extras: Many people budget right down to the last dollar and have no wiggle room. But professionals always recommend that you leave some of your budget for extras and unexpected circumstances so that you are not caught at the end of the project with no money to properly finish. If you do make it to the final stages with the extra budget, you can add some of your more luxurious items back in.
- Understand the Contract You are Signing: Some of the more uncomfortable moments in sale of a new custom build home can arise when someone didn’t understand terms, timelines or contractual obligations. Before you begin building, read the entire contract and clarify any items which you may find confusing or vague. Ask questions in regards to your recourse and protections if things go wrong or if the project is delayed. Do not hire a general contractor or sign a contract if you are unsure as to any stage of the project or how it will progress.
Finally, you will want to find the right Sarasota general contractor to build your home. While there are many choices, you must ensure that you are hiring a licensed, insured, established and reputable construction company. At Lindahl Construction, we are proud of our reputation and tenure in the community, and invite you to view our work or ask for referrals and references. We are committed to building your home to your vision. Call us today.