BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME
“I want to build a custom home but, I don’t know where or how to start.”
This is a common phrase we hear from clients who have made the decision to make their dream home a reality. We decided to include this section in our website, in the hopes of helping you maximize your results.
Whether you’ve already purchased your lot or are looking for one. It would benefit you to have Tim with Hicks Construction meet with you. He can help make sure the lot and the house will mesh with one another.
Then, once that is accomplished, the next steps are a series of meetings:
First to go over the home and your vision of it which includes; the exterior as far as brick, siding, etc. The interior as far as wood, tile, carpet. Putting together a plan and rough estimate.
Second to discuss budget in fine detail.
Third to do the final proposal and signed contract.
LOT SELECTION
The art of great building begins with choosing the perfect site.
At Hicks Construction we offer our services with no obligation to help you select the best lot for your dream home. If it is something out of our building realm, we would recommend our daughter-in-law, Gretchen Hicks.
We firmly believe that involving your Building Team at the beginning, before the purchase of your lot, will help you achieve optimum results in the construction of the home, as well as save you time and money. And if you already own the lot, help choose the right house plan (design) for that lot.
The following are items to consider before purchasing your home site:
Location - Is the location one that will add value to the lot in the future? What will be (or has been) developed in the area that can enhance or detract from the value of your future home? Is it conducive to the lifestyle that you envision (ie golf course, lake or hillside lot)?
View - What views can be maximized from this lot? Will they remain after future development is completed? How can you incorporate them into the design of you home?
Tranquility - Is the lot located on or near major cross streets, airports, or industry that may disturb you later?
Practicality - Do you have children that need to be close to schools and parks? Do you commute to work and need close proximity to freeways to make driving time shorter?
Contour of the lot - Do the washes or natural drainage passages impact the building of your home? If so, how can they be diverted or managed, and how much will it add to the cost of your home?
Home Owners Associations - How do the CC&R’s and the Design Review Guidelines impact your lifestyle and the design of your home?
DESIGN
Once your lot has been purchased, you are ready to embark on the creative process of putting your dreams to paper. This part of custom home building involves the delicate balance of what you want, what you need, and what your budget will allow. It is wise to manage all three aspects so that there are no unhappy surprises or last minute changes.
This way if you have a house plan and it won’t work on the lot, or vise-versa. There will be no problem in making modifications to the house plan.
Or perhaps one of our pre-designed homes is right for you. These homes include all the style, beauty and class of our custom homes, while allowing you to choose finish materials and other custom options.