Custom home building is now more commonplace than ever. The numerous benefits for the homeowner are often well worth any potential price premium. Much like a custom-tailored suit, a custom built home fits like no other.
It’s surprisingly cost-effective.
Of course, new construction typically costs more than pre-built. But, by the time you make improvements, fix what’s gone bad, and make it your own, you’ll get close to the cost of a new home.
Sure, you can save a few dollars on a DIY fixer-upper. Some old buildings are just overflowing with charm. You do an older structure justice by salvaging and restoring what made it classic, while the original structure is stripped down to it’s core and brought up to today’s safety and health standards.
Cookie-cutter is for cookies.
Sure, if you’re talking about making cute shapes out of sugary bread that will quickly be eaten, then cookie-cutter is excellent. When it comes to homes, it could be better. A road lined with look-alike homes comes off a little boring. Many of us grew up in suburbia which is a land of endless cookie-cutter houses. While you can customize any house to an extent, large-scale residential developers like similarity throughout as it helps them keep costs down.
That means limitations. Custom home building opens you up to a far greater range of options. Your professional home building company will listen to you and incorporate your wants and needs into every aspect of your home.
A safe home gives you peace of mind.
Plumbing and electrical are two key areas that, when done right, will ensure a safe and healthy environment. Rushed renovations by unskilled workers can result in injury or damage, long-term. A towel rack coming off the wall is one thing, but consider your skills in these more specialized areas before rushing into any DIY effort.
A professional home builder will have a long-standing reputation to show for their ability to safely design your home. They’ll also have substantial design talent in house to help consistently come up with unique custom home building ideas for each client.
Make used homes feel brand new.
A home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. It’s such a common idea that we don’t question it, but unless you have a home built for you, you technically bought a used home. There are plenty of other items we regularly buy second-hand including clothing, cars, boats, video games and more.
There’s nothing wrong with owning anything used if you enjoy it and are happy with the value. In many cases, a creative home builder can help creative investors find real estate diamonds in the rough. Sometimes it’s as simple as knowing which walls can be removed and which ones can’t. That alone can make all the difference between a game-changer renovation design and once that literally falls apart!
A professional home builder like Alair Homes is a great partner in any large-scale rehab or renovation project, just as they are in custom home building. They’ll be aware of any relevant codes, licenses, and permits necessary to get the work done right.
If you’re still deciding between renovating and custom home building, we’re here to help. Contact Alair Homes and schedule your complimentary, no obligation consultation today.