3 Ways to Save Money on Home Construction
Monday, August 12, 2019, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
The single largest purchase most people ever make is a home.
Building a new home is a big investment for your family, so it just makes sense to do everything you can to economize on the process without affecting the quality, safety, durability, or appearance of the finished home.
Fortunately, these three tips will help you do all of the above.
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Size Your HVAC Appropriately
Many contractors “over-build” on heating and cooling because the customer likes to see the home achieve the desired temperature quickly. However, this creates two problems.
First, the home’s best dehumidifier is the air conditioner. When it only runs briefly, it doesn’t have time to remove much moisture from the home. The result can be “sticky” conditions indoors, and maybe even problems with mold or mildew.
And of course, the greater problem is that you are buying a larger system than you need, resulting in increased costs. Make sure your contractor is installing a system that is sized right for your home.
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Build for the Long Term
Many developers put homes together as quickly and cheaply as possible, and many buyers don’t mind because they intend to sell before the shortcuts show up.
A credible builder will emphasize the quality materials to be used. Choose a contractor who will use durable materials like steel, from firms like Ready Steel, for major support features like beams and posts.
These elements are often covered when the basement is finished, leaving cheaper wood components hidden as they bow, warp, and decay. Better materials pay off in the long run.
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Do It Yourself At Least, Some of It
DIY work is generally associated with renovations, flips, and other work on completed homes. But that doesn’t mean you can’t step in for a few parts of the new construction process.
It’s probably not helpful to insist on doing anything that will hold up other contractors, but things like patios, walkways, and landscaping are easily completed after the contractors have all left. You’ll save money without wrecking their schedule.
Building a home is an investment, and the size of the return is determined largely by the size of the investment. In other words, the less you spend up front, the more you net in the long run.
It is possible to cut costs without cutting corners; you can, in fact, get a home with quality, beauty, durability, and value without overspending. The key is to know where to reduce costs during construction so that you can afford to spend money where it matters.
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