Building a house from scratch with home design North Vancouver may seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be. There is no challenge a professional contractor can’t solve along the way.
Building your dream home is incredibly rewarding and exciting. It gives you the opportunity to custom-tailor your property to your exact wants, needs and specifications for a home that’s truly fit for your family, your pets, and your day-to-day. Whether there are certain functions you want your home to have or a particular style you’ve been dreaming up, we can help make it h happen.
If you’re unsure of where to start, let’s take a look at the steps involved in building your dream home, from the ground up.
Budget
The first step to homebuilding is having a set budget. You should have a maximum limit, as well as leave some wiggle room within it for unexpected surprises along the way. The best way to do this is to create a spreadsheet to account for materials, labour and other expenses and have the spreadsheet calculate your costs for you.
- Be realistic
- Leave some wiggle room
- Be willing to change the budget along the way
Purchase Land
Your next step will be to purchase land. It’s important to take your time doing this and really take a good look at what you’re working with. You should pick a location that fits all of your needs both now and for the future, especially if you’re willing to settle long-term. If you’re looking to build and sell right away, you’ll have a different approach. Keep in mind that uneven land will be more expensive to even and flatten out. Purchasing a naturally even or already well-prepared lot will be cheaper and save you plenty of time and labour costs.
Get professional help with an appraisal
- Pick your location carefully
- Before purchasing, contact Vancouver’s planning and development sector to find out about local zoning laws
Find a Contractor
Finding the right contractor is the most important step of the entire journey as they will make sure you achieve your final vision. They will build you a home you will live in for generations, a home that is well-built, carefully crafted and looks far beyond what you imagined. Our team Stylux is full of talented architects, engineers, designers and general contractors ready to turn your dream into a reality. All of our tradespeople are also in-house, as we never outsource anyone in order to make a project happen.
The Design Stage
There are several ways to build a home from scratch, either prefabricated, modular or custom. Prefabricated homes are assembled off-site and shipped to your location in pieces, and then assembled. Modular homes are also manufactured in a facility and built according to local bylaws. Custom homes are designed from scratch according to your every want and need but are the most expensive option.
- Decide which type of home fits your needs and budget
- Your contractor will take care of the paperwork for you
Paperwork & Insurance
Your general contractor will take care of all the important paperwork for you. In addition, don’t forget to get construction insurance prior to beginning the project to protect everyone should something go wrong.
Start Building
It’s time to start building!
Our team at Stylux is dedicated to making your project, our best project. We will take our time to get to know you and make sure the final outcome is one you will fall in love with from the second you walk through the door. To learn more about our home design North Vancouver service, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.