It takes an average of seven months to complete the construction of a new home across the U.S. According to RamseySolutions, though, you should add extra time to your plan for the architect to complete drawings and designs. This could take up to four months long.
Home Building Timeline
The first thing you should do if you plan on building a new home from the ground up is to figure out both a budget and timeline. As mentioned above, the construction process can take up to seven months long, but factors like inclement weather can cause lengthy delays. Give the architect an appropriate amount of time for the design, then tack on another month for project authorization. From purchase to move-in, you are generally looking at a year-long process.
New Home Construction Factors
Of course, homebuyers would like every step of the process to go smoothly, but that’s not always the case. Here are a few factors that could extend the new home construction:
Authorization
The amount of time to acquire authorization and appropriate permits will vary based on location. The U.S. Census Bureau previously stated that this process should take one month to complete. Issues like zoning problems or property line disputes can extend the process, though. The quickest way to complete the authorization is by choosing to build in a new housing development. All you will need is a final build approval from the town or city.
Builder Experience
As expected, inexperienced builders generally take longer to complete new projects. Experienced builders, though, tend to have new home construction down to an exact science. The size of the construction crew can also slow down or speed up the build.
Location
The place where you intend on building the home really matters here. Details like soil types or rocky terrain can slow down the construction at times. Hopefully, your home builder has a long track record of new home constructions in multiple locations.
Weather
One of the biggest factors causing delays is weather. Both precipitation and temperature can impact your building timeline.
Steps To Building A Home
Once the building process has begun, the homebuyers should take these steps:
Create A Schedule
This is perhaps the most important task to set up before beginning the long building process. Speak with a contractor of your choice to get a feel for just how long the build could take. In some cases the build can take upwards of a year to complete. Even with a tighter timeline, prospective homeowners have to be ready for the possibility of hiccups along the way. Inclement weather and other building issues can push back timelines. Prepare yourself for all best and worst case scenarios ahead of time.
Lifestyle
Does the schedule you and the contractor put together match your current lifestyle? What about the entire design of the home – do all the features compliment your lifestyle currently and for the future? If you do not consider your current or future needs, it’s possible that you could make poor choices inside or outside the home, design-wise. Make sure your home allows you the space to conduct your regular activities and chores. Consider extra closet and/or storage space if you plan on sharing the home with a partner, eventually.
Location
Beyond the usual points of moving somewhere convenient to your workplace and other needs, location scouting means knowing everything about the land you plan to build on. What kind of local building codes and restrictions exist in this area? Figuring out any sort of restrictions ahead of time could alter your plans for a certain location altogether.
Financial Situation
It’s conceivable that this part of the process should be conducted even before a timeline is created. Crunch the numbers and decide what you can afford to begin with. Most of the time you will have to get approval from a bank or builder before starting the process. Other steps along the way must be taken, as well. Not all banks will offer construction loans, so talk to your banker to see if this would be an option. If your career is ascending, always consider possible expansion of the home or property in the future.
Finish Before Moving In
While this seems obvious, many homeowners could grow restless and move in a bit too early. Try to refrain from making this mistake. Rent a storage unit, if needed, while your home is being built. Try to do everything in your power to remain comfortable when waiting for your dream home to be completed. Homeowners that have endured this process, routinely advise others to wait until everything is finished before moving in.
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