The prospect of building a custom home can seem intimidating, especially if you don’t have a design background (which most people don’t). The myths and misconceptions about building a custom home have helped to create this unwarranted feeling, but if it’s something you’re interested in, it’s important to know the facts.
We heard common concerns (myths) almost daily and we are here to debunk them!
1. You need to be a design expert
Building a custom home doesn’t mean you have to do all of the designing and floor-planning yourself. When it comes to building a custom home, you can have as much or as little design input as you want: the choice is yours. It helps to have a solid idea of the kind of home and features you want, but a quality custom home builder will work with you to turn your wants, needs and dreams into reality with professional designers to get it right.
2. Custom builders don’t listen to your budget
A quality custom home builder won’t try to trick you into additional or hidden costs, or oversell you on features that you can’t afford. While there is the potential for unforeseen hidden costs in any construction project — a good custom home builder will try to anticipate issues and work them into your budget.
3. Custom homes take way too long to build
A lot of factors go into the timeline for building a home, custom or not. While you can’t control potential obstacles like inclement weather, the build time of a custom home is actually very similar to that of other homes. The main reason that a custom home may take longer is the design process and the selection of all of the features. After this stage, the process is typically the same as a production home.
4. Building a custom home is complicated
While it’s true that building a custom home requires choices and selections, you should view the custom home building process as an enjoyable experience. You get to choose all of the details, right down to the baseboards and hardware, so you know you’ll get your dream home at the end. Your custom home builder will do everything they can to ensure your experience is enjoyable and stress-free. Whatever space your family needs, you want to have in your home. Many of our clients request custom spaces. Some want a large wine cellar. Others want a space for their pets or a mudroom with tons of storage. These aren’t always spaces found in a home, but when you work with a custom builder, they can be!
Using a custom builder allows you to customize your home from top to bottom. No detail is too small! You can select the exact finishes you want to ensure they match the overall design. Having the flexibility to select your finishes means everything looks exactly how you want it to from the beginning.
