Building a custom house is a big project. As a prospective homeowner, deciding whether you should build a custom home or buy one is difficult. The difference is design control and a home tailored to your lifestyle, versus a faster move-in.
What is the Custom Home Building Process?
A custom contractor is helpful with the several steps necessary to build a house. When hiring, look for someone skilled in construction and as a remodeler.
The standard process of building a custom home can include:
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Site Preparation
The custom home process begins with site preparation to ensure site stability. Professional contractors grade, smooth the site, and stabilize it for the foundation.
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Foundation
The next step is to pour the foundation. A foundation consists of critical parts like footings for support and foundation walls.
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The Frame
Framing is when the shape of the home takes form. This process involves framing floors, walls, and roofs. The frame forms the shell for the interior structure.
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Rough-in
Rough-in is the mechanicals of the home. Plumbing, HVAC, and drywall are the essential home systems and interior structures.
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Interior
The last touches are interior finishing. Carpeting, painting, and other decorative work finalize the construction process.​
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How Much Will It Cost To Build A Customized Home?
The cost of building a customized home varies. Expenses depend on factors like site, design, materials, and labor.
Location Conditions
Soil quality, slope, and access to utilities affect custom home building costs. A steep or uneven lot with extensive leveling costs more. A professional experienced in site management will help you assess this need.
Size and Design Complexity
A larger custom home with a complex layout requires more materials, labor, and time. A multi-story home with vaulted ceilings costs more. Homes with unique architectural finishes increase expenses due to the need for specialized contractor skills.
House Systems
Home basics reside in its heating, plumbing, and electrical systems. HVAC, pipes, and wires are the backbone expenses of your home interior. Other systems are amenities. A home theater or gourmet kitchen with a custom home build increases cost.
Materials and Finishes
High-end materials cost more. Marble countertops, premium roofing, or specialty features are amenities to discuss with a qualified remodeler. Interior and exterior finishes affect build costs.
Labor and Subcontractor Rates
Contractor rates vary. Complex builds often require specialized workers. For example, a construction worker constructing a home theater uses different skills than a plumber. Cardinal Construction strives to give you fair rates and billing transparency.
Compliance
Zoning regulations, building codes, and environmental regulations add costs with permit fees and design adjustments. In Georgia, termite protection compliance is required statewide. Energy efficiency, electric, plumbing, and mechanical compliance is required.
Why Choose Cardinal Construction as Your Custom Home Construction Contractor
Cardinal Construction in Atlanta, Georgia, has 27 years of experience guiding over 200 clients during the custom home building process. Our quality standards, with solid materials and skilled work, consistently exceed industry requirements. Contact Cardinal Construction today for your custom home build.