Common Mistakes to Avoid
We figured if we went with the approach of what to avoid with construction projects, you'd be able to get to your dream home the first time round! Of course, from the off, your best bet is to always work with a licensed builder and general contractor, so you can leave it to the professionals. Regardless, let's look at some problem areas you can help avoid.
Having no plan or budget
While things don't always go according to plan, you want to definitely build out a feasible plan and budget with your general contractor. That means understanding what the end goal is and sticking to it.
For example, you may want to convert your home into a passive house and install energy-efficient toilets, but the showers are renovated instead! If there are multiple projects to handle, then it's important to break them down into mini-projects.
Not working with the right team
As mentioned earlier, you want professionals to handle your construction management for any sized construction project. But, again, this is about building your home, safety, and shelter. If you aren't working with the best possible, you'll have to do the renovation again, or the project may not have the quality you were looking for in your original design-build.
Working with subpar materials.
Speaking of quality as a sub-topic, you also want to make sure that while you're sticking to a budget, you work with the best quality materials possible. Often, the investment into higher grade materials is well worth it down the line, whether you're looking at hardwood floors that can last several decades (even up to a century in some cases) or triple-glazed insulated windows to have the most sustainable option. You don't simply want to have your dream home built and then need constant maintenance every few years because of poor-quality materials.
Ignoring sustainability
Developing your house into a green building is probably one of the best renovations and investments you can make for yourself and the environment. But don't lose out on all the incentives.
For example, solar panels can not only easily be financed but lead to tax credits as well. Beyond that initial cost, we're talking about your custom home powering itself and avoiding those skyrocketing utility and energy bills. Couple that with advanced insulation technics, from insulation in your walls to insulated windows, and it's possible to save in every season.
Not paying attention to these mistakes to avoid
A lot can happen during any construction project, no matter how we enter with the best intentions. For example, you may have wanted to make a DIY project of painting your home while ignoring key areas such as the baseboards, ceilings, and doors. You finish painting and wonder why it looks like an uneven mess that needs to be redone. Or maybe you renovated only one part of your home, and now there's old piping connecting with new piping that sounds like a plumber's worst nightmare!
Again, we're here to help avoid these issues, be your partners in construction management and planning, and get you into that dream home. So feel free to watch us work, ask us questions, make us lemonade, and so on.
