There’s nothing like buying your own piece of land in North Texas, or anywhere for that matter. You can just picture your dream home nestled among the trees, or just yards from the water’s edge. Once you have your own property, what’s next? Our Flower Mound new custom home builders have some tips you’ll find helpful.
Choose a floor plan or work with a design-build contractor. You can find countless floor plans online, and costs may range from $150 to thousands of dollars depending on whether the plans are for review rather than building, or complete sets that a home builder will actually use in the construction process. Many custom home builders today have floor plans of their own that you can customize to your own specifications in terms of layout, room size, elevation and other factors that make the home your own.
Know your land and what is required to build. It isn’t as simple as buying a piece of land and having a home builder come in to start pouring the foundation. There are permits that must be obtained, zone approval, utilities, and other factors to consider. Is your land easily accessible for large equipment and construction crews? Where is the water supply and how much is involved in supplying electricity to the home?
Once you know it’s possible, the next step is to design and customize the floor plan to suit your lifestyle. An open floor plan, or one that has more private areas? Are you dreaming of a smaller, cozy space or one that’s grand and expansive? One story, or two? Whether you dream of a home that’s 1,500 square feet with a French country influence, or a 6,000 square foot mansion featuring distinctive architecture from another era, it’s vital to know exactly what you want in a floor plan before the building ever begins. Figuring this out will also get you closer to the price point.
How long will it take to build the home of your dreams on your own lot? In most cases, expect it to take about four to six months if the floor plan you want is one the builder has built before. A design that’s completely new or substantial customization will add to the time frame by a few weeks or so. Semi-custom designs take less time to build than homes that are completely custom in every way, so take this into consideration. Homeowners in Flower Mound who desire a truly unique home unlike any other are usually happy to wait a little longer to live their dreams.
Of course cost depends on a number of factors from square feet and design to floor plans, materials used, and to what extent you want your home customized. Ready to build on your own land in Flower Mound? Give the custom home builders at Bud Bartley Homes a call today.
