Building a house is a major undertaking. To go from a bare lot to a finished home that is safe and comfortable takes months of hard work, not to mention plenty of experience and knowledge. As a homebuyer, you don’t need to understand every detail of the process, but it will help to know the basics – and this article will outline some of the biggest steps along the way.

 

Don Mills has worked his way up to becoming a trusted custom home builder through hard work and on-the-job training. With a past as a framer, he understands this process from the inside out and can be trusted to direct a project toward a successful conclusion. To work with one of the best Greensboro homebuilders, reach out today to learn more.

 

It Starts with a Plan

Before the first shovel is put into the ground, and before the first load of lumber can be dropped at the site, a detailed plan needs to be in place for the project. In working with a home designer, you can express your desires and see those come to life in a plan that will fit on the property that is going to be used for the project. Also, it’s at this stage that any code and zoning regulations will be considered to make sure no legal problems are encountered later on.

 

It should be noted that part of the planning process includes clearly defining your budget for this project. Knowing what you can spend will determine many things about the plan itself, as well as the timeline for the job.

 

Choose Your Custom Home Builder

There are plenty of builders available in and around the Greensboro area. This is not a decision that you want to rush, as you really only get one chance to get it right. Reach out to any builders who seem to have the experience and style that you desire and ask to have a conversation about your ideas and timeline. It’s through talking with a few possible builders that you’ll get an idea of which one is right for your needs.

 

Go Through the Build

Building a custom home is very much a “hurry up and wait” kind of situation. At first, it will seem like everything is moving quite quickly – you are looking for land, working with a builder, creating a design, and on and on. It moves fast and you may be a little stressed out at the time, but these are all steps that need to be done.

 

Then, suddenly, most of the work on your end will be finished and you’ll sit back and wait for the construction process to proceed. It will likely be many months before you will be approaching the finish line, as building a home is a complex process, and there are various checkpoints and inspections required along the way. Once construction is finished, you’ll have a chance to do a final walkthrough to point out any issues and have any last fixes made before the deal is sealed and you can move in.

 

Take the First Step Today

Having read this article, are you now an expert on all things homebuilding? Not exactly – creating quality custom homes is something that requires a lifetime of experience to master. To put that kind of experience on your side for an upcoming project, get in touch with Don Mills today.