How to Build A House on Your Own Lot

• Building a home on your land has some advantages over buying an existing home.
• Whether building a home is right for you depends on your situation.

How to Build a House on Your Own Land

You have a piece of land out in the country or a lot in a city you love in a location you want to call home. All you need now is a house. While building a new place may seem to be an intimidating experience, you can construct a house on your property that is everything you see in your dreams. However, like every significant undertaking, you’ll need to make sure you start with a solid foundation when you begin the home building process. Most house plans come from one of three sources.

• Start from scratch with an architect. If you are a person who already has a vision in your mind of what you want in a house, an architect can help you bring it to reality. While it is more expensive than using ready-made home building plans, if you’re looking for customization, this may be the best way to get what you want in a one-of-a-kind design that rises from your imagination to your land.

• Start with a basic floor plan that fits your land. You can find many sources, both on and offline, to purchase a floor plan to get you started. Look for a plan that has everything on your must-have list. Then you can take that plan to a builder and modify almost anything to accommodate as many of your wish list details as possible. Shop carefully, though. Some floor plans are only for use as an inspiration for ideas, while others are ready for the builder to use to give you a construction quote.

• Start directly with your home builder. Many professional builders of homes have a catalog of home designs from which customers can choose, and most are willing to make customized changes to suit your specific needs. The larger the company, the more choices you are likely to have. Some large national home builders have hundreds of home designs in their selection, making it easier to find options that fit your land.

Is It Better to Buy a House or Build Your Own?

Whether it’s better to build or buy is a question that only you can answer. Every situation is different, from the real estate market to finances and your level of patience. Here are a few advantages and disadvantages of building a home on your land.

• When you build a house on your site, you can work with your home builder to get whatever your heart desires as long as it’s in your price range. You can customize everything from doors and windows to closet space and paint colors. This ability is precious if someone in your household has special needs, such as wheelchair access or an area with no stairs.

• When you build on your land, everything is probably new, so you don’t have to worry about breakdowns in your appliances, HVAC, and other costly systems in your home.

• When you build your home, you know that everything is up to building codes, and you can take advantage of the latest technology by installing energy-efficient and green appliances and systems. You avoid lead-based paint problems that you might find in an older house.

• When you build your dream home, you have something uniquely yours and only yours, sitting on the ground you own.

Where Can I Learn More About Building a House?

Contact Capitol Homes here or call 615-589-3190 to learn more about the steps involved in building a house on your land. Not only can the knowledgeable people on our team use their experience to answer your questions and walk you through the process step by step, but they also have information on upcoming or current lots for sale! If you’re looking for home building ideas in Franklin, Mt. Juliet, or Nashville locations, Capitol Homes is the only source you need for home building services.

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