Builder House Plans - Be Smart When Building Your Own Home
Article by Moti Wyner
Read this article to examine some of the issues, both good and bad, that come with buying a house on "paper".
Let's build a brand new home with our style! The upside of builder house plans.
Many people dream of getting their hands on builder house plans, so they can be part of the exciting process, of designing and planning each and every aspect of their new home. They can now decide how many bedrooms there should be and how big each one; whether the kitchen should have built-in ovens and an island, and whether the playroom should be in the basement or off the kitchen. The wife can get exactly what she wants, and the husband can get what he needs - the garage, workspace and bathroom of his dreams. Even the children can get into the act and choose the details of their bedrooms.
If one is buying into a project, often the builder or contractor will offer many model builder house plans to choose from, with a wide range of materials for the exterior and interior of the home. The contractor will also offer a selection of remaining lots to choose from.
If one is buying the land and then building, one can hire any builder and together with an architect, design the whole house from scratch, with the lot size and environment being the only limiting factors.
Buyer beware!
Of course, the builder or contractor is doing this to make money. To get buyers hooked on a new home, he will show them the fanciest models he has, which of course looks great.
However, the buyer may not be able to afford all the extras and the end-product, the builder house plans they paid for, may not look anything like the model home they walked through. Additionally, the builder will decorate and furnish the home in a way that will hide all the flaws.
During construction, the builder might be careless, and construction debris can clog pipes, creating plumbing nightmares later on.
How to prevent problems
The best way to prevent problems when using builder house plans is to find a contractor with a good reputation for integrity, timeliness, and high construction standards. If the builder uses "green" building methods and products, it might also indicate a desire to provide top-quality homes which are good for the environment too.
Of course, if this is not possible, one should hire a private engineer or home expert, both to help during the buying and planning process, as well as to provide honest oversight on the construction process. This might cost more money upfront, but will save money and time in the long-term
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About the Author
Moti Wyner is an expert in home design and creating house plans. Visit him at http://www.freegreen.com
