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The Most Common Home Construction Mistakes To Look Out For

Building a new house is an exciting and stressful time. But before you completely dive in, it’s important to understand the common mistakes first time homeowners make when building their dream house so you can avoid them.

Missing Important Pre-Construction Inspections

When you are building a custom home from the ground up, it’s important to keep in mind all the pre-construction inspections that need to be done. These inspections help our builders to solidify your plans and identify any potential issues, such as:

• Soil Stability
• Drainage issues
• Environmental hazards
• OH&S concerns
• Building timeline

Investing in thorough site evaluations strengthens your confidence, communication and trust with your builder and helps to make sure your project is on track.

Budgeting Wrong

It’s so easy to get swept up in the joys of designing and building your dream home that many homeowners fail to budget correctly. Financial difficulties can become a major barrier and delay the building process. We know that budgeting isn’t the most exciting thing in the world, but it is so important to get it right

By having a one-on-one chat with one of our professional and experienced custom builders, we can help you create a realistic budget that you can stick to, making the whole building process run a bit smoother. Realistic budgets should include the following:

• Materials
• Labour
• Certificates
• Permits
• Contingencies
• Landscaping
• Interior Designs

Remember, you can also talk to a financial advisor in the planning stages and they can also help you to know exactly what you can and can’t afford.

Ignoring Local Council Codes and Regulations

Different states and councils have different codes and regulations when it comes to building your own home. If you fail to comply with these regulations, then you will be slapped with a hefty fee. These codes are also updated regularly so it’s always worth doing your research before you start your build.

Choosing Low Quality Materials

It can be tempting to cut corners with your materials to save a quick buck. However, this can have serious consequences later down the track. Taking your time and selecting high-quality materials, fixtures and appliances last longer, ensuring years of trustworthy use.

Failing to Plan Your Space Wisely

Your home’s floor plan is an exciting part of building your home. By looking at your floor plan, you can easily visualise how your finished house will look. However, a common mistake that many homeowners make is not planning for the future. Making changes later down the road when construction has already started can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in tweaks.

Sit down with your builder and make sure your floor plan fits perfectly with your lifestyle and family. Consider the following factors when reviewing your floor plans:

• Are your bedrooms big enough?
• Are the rooms in the right spots? For example, all your bedrooms should be away from the garage to avoid street noises.
• Is your layout functional and flows freely through the house
• Do you have sufficient storage space?
• Is there enough natural light and ventilation?

If you are having trouble reading your floor plan or don’t know where to start on designing on read our other blogs: How to read a floor plan? and What makes a good floor plan?

Are You Ready To Build Your Dream Home?

At Symcorp, we pride ourselves in building custom-made made beautiful homes all over the Gold Coast. No matter your budget or lifestyle needs, our experienced builders are committed to making it happen. For a free quote and consultation, contact us today at 1300 043 012 or complete our online booking form.