If you are like many others, you have your heart set on building your own custom home in the future. The thought of being in control of your features, amenities and overall floor plan is exciting. You are going to spend a good portion of the process deciding which renovations you should make now and which renovations you should save for later. It may seem like a good idea to make certain renovations later, but putting off certain projects could also cost you time and money in the long run. You may realize you have to make additional changes to your home to make each upgrade work.

Use the following list as a guide of custom home renovations that may be expensive, stressful or almost impossible to tackle later. It is best to make these upgrades while you are still building your custom home.

Stairs

Your staircase is one area that should be addressed while your home is still being constructed. The typical staircase is made with carpet over plywood. If you would rather have a staircase made of solid wood, it is best to request it now instead of trying to make the renovation later.

You can choose from a variety of wood types for your staircase, but you may want to talk to your contractor about the selection and cost of the wood. The selection usually includes maple and oak wood. Maple is a smooth and expensive type of wood, and oak features a heavy grain and is more affordable. You should also make sure the stain of your solid wood staircase and flooring are a close match.

Bathtubs and Showers

The bathtubs and showers are the first components to be installed after framing. It is important to decide if you want upgraded features such as a soaker tub or multiple shower jets, and you need to make those upgrades before the bathtubs and showers are installed and tiled. If you change your mind later, you are going to need a sledgehammer to remove and change your bathtubs and showers.

Window Elements

Talk to your contractor about the bylaws regarding your window upgrades. Your contractor may be able to install mullions or enlarge your existing windows, or you may decide you want a few more windows added to your home. You want to make sure these upgrades are permitted in your area, and be sure to plan them before you are finished building your home.

Insulation

You need to discuss the insulation in your walls now because it is nearly impossible to make this renovation later. Your contractor is more than likely using the minimum batt insulation during the construction, but you can request a high value batt or enhanced spray foam for your insulation. Now is also the time to talk to your contractor about soundproof options in certain rooms.

Wired Elements

The best time to make upgrades to your wired elements is during the construction of your home. This includes outlet placements, alarm systems, conduits for equipment wires, speakers and other types of electrical work. Attempting to upgrade your wired elements later is expensive and damaging to your drywall.

When you are ready to make your custom home renovations, contact Alair Homes Burlington. The company makes it easy to find a qualified contractor throughout the Burlington area. Your contractor works with you to design and build a home that meets your needs. Alair Homes Burlington also specializes in kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations and full home renovations.

You can save time, money and stress by talking to your contractor to see which custom home renovations should be made during the construction of your new home.