The Most Common Home-Building Problems – And How to Avoid Them



Building a new home is an exciting adventure with a fantastic reward once all the hard work is done. Ending up with your dream home takes hard work though, and there are plenty of challenges to overcome along the way. Here are the most common ones to look out for, from a leading residential architect firm in NJ.

  • No project manager: Acting as your own project manager is often used as a way to save money on your build. However, unless you have previous experience, you’re going to find that this will be more stressful and more expensive than you anticipated. Firstly, you won’t have the connections with local contractors to get the best quality at the best price. You’ll likely experience delays because you won’t know who needs to be hired and schedule at what point of the build, and because you’re a once-off project, contractors will likely prioritize return business over yours. Hiring an experienced project manager is worth the cost – they ensure that the best people are booked at the best rates, are scheduled in at the right time and have the relationship needed to push them to get the best results.
  • Poor quality house plans: Houses aren’t nearly as straightforward and uncomplicated as they seem and having well-thought out architectural plans is essential for a successful project. Without these plans you can’t estimate your budget accurately, cost out materials properly, instruct subcontractors clearly or – most importantly – realize your vision. Architectural plans cost money, yes – but they save money too by preventing misunderstandings, expensive tear-outs, conflicts between subcontractors and, ultimately, leaving you with a home that’s full of compromises and problems.
  • Thinking short-term: For most people, a custom-built home is their dream as well as a big investment of their time and money – so it’s important that it’s the kind of house that will work for you for the long-term. Ask yourself if it will work when you have kids or through your senior years? Can you easily add on if you have to? Or will your home be far too big and difficult to maintain after you retire? Working through these and other questions relevant to your lifestyle with a qualified residential architect will help you build a home that evolves with you rather becoming impractical or challenging to live in.

 Build the Right Home for You – Speak to Your New Jersey home architect

 At the architectural firm of Seth A. Leeb, we consider designing and building your project as a privilege, and we’ll work with you to make the process as smooth and rewarding as possible. For more information on our services as custom home architects, project managers and more, or to speak to a specialist in residential architecture in NJ, please contact us today or visit our website at https://leeb-architecture.com/

Original content posted on https://leeb-architecture.com/the-most-common-home-building-problems-and-how-to-avoid-them/


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Hybrid Office Design: A Guide for Architects and Employers

Image
Hybrid office design is now standard practice across the board. Some companies still require employees to be in the office full-time, while many others offer a permanent hybrid work alternative.  Gallup  states that hybrid workers are, on average, coming into the office three days per week, which requires a rethink of modern office architecture. We need innovative office spaces to accommodate the diverse needs of hybrid work. That being said, our team of architects in NJ have put together a guide to hybrid office design based on the most recent commercial office additions to our portfolio. What Are Hybrid Work Models?    What are flexible and hybrid work models at their core? They link remote workers with on-site employees and include spaces such as home, the office, and a third space that could be a local coffee shop or a more ambitious spot like the beach. Employees have the flexibility to choose when they will be in the office, unless there are team-specific ...
Read more

How to Keep Commercial Building Costs On-Budget

Image
Commercial building projects are highly complex and demanding – and it’s important that they not only stay on schedule, but that they stay on budget too. While unforeseen circumstances can push both of these goals out, there are ways recommended by  Commercial architecture in NJ   to help prevent delays and rising costs. Know the Weak Points in  Commercial Building Design  and Construction Projects  When a commercial building project is facing delays and rising costs, there are several areas where weak points in the project are often found. By knowing these weak points and having a strategy that prevents them from collapsing, your project should move forward much more smoothly. These weak points include: Lack of vital design information –  Incomplete architectural plans that lack certain details and specifications will cause confusion, delays, miscommunication and even more work due to tear-outs. Choosing cheap contractors –  Contract...
Read more

How Residential Architecture is Responding to Climate Change

Image
Climate change is something every industry, including architecture, has started  adapting to. Building residential architecture that is made for the ever-changing weather challenges like extreme hot temperatures, flooding, and storms has become an integral part of the future.  Climate adaptation in architecture has changed to increase sustainability and the safety of the people who reside in homes that experience extreme weather patterns. Our team of  residential architects in NJ  takes a closer look below:  Evolution of Climate-Responsive Residential Architecture Climate architecture considers the environment and the structural adaptations of a building to thrive in its abode. Here are some ways in which the building industry has transformed residential architecture for climate change: Using eco-friendly resources Incorporating natural building materials Maximizing the building structure Focusing on the environment to reduce carbon emissions has become vital. T...
Read more