Employ a Reputable Contractor

The most critical factor in home building is the hiring of a reputable, home building contractor. There are many building contractors you can hire, but before you contract with any of them, make sure to carry out a thorough background check on the one you intend to award your home building project to.

A qualified, building contractor will be in a position to demonstrate their skills, and even provide you with solid, pictorial evidence and documents of successful home building projects handled by them earlier.

Get a Comprehensive Estimate

This is a very important aspect for your budget planning. Once you’ve decided on the building contracting company, get them to furnish you with a comprehensive, estimate that covers every little nitty-gritty, detail involved in building your new home.

In the event that you specify a particular type of material or item that you desire, (e.g., wood flooring, special lighting, or paint), ensure that these are included in the final written contract. Remember to also negotiate and include a ‘change order’ clause in the contract, as changes are not only inevitable, but occur frequently during home building and can involve sudden, extra costs.

It’s important to understand, that in home building, a dollar saved, is a dollar gained. And every extra dollar you save will not only add up to a lot of money, but will come handy when you wish to add all those little extras and accents to your new home.

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Home building involves so many factors that you’ll be well advised to put every little detail to paper. Search online for home building designs, or have a good look at magazines specialized in home building.

It’s important to look for home designs that appear simple and practical in style, as the more complex the design, the more expensive your home building costs will be.

When you select a design or layout plan that matches the kind of home you have in mind, consult certified and qualified architects. They’ll be in a good position to advise you on whether the design you’ve chosen is ideal for your home. You’ll also get a ball-park figure of the costs involved.

Include Furnishings in Your Budget

Home building costs aren’t just confined to the walls, ceiling or floor, but to the many different items that are needed between them … items such as furniture, fixtures, appliances, lighting, flooring and a lot more.

So do your homework and compare prices for the best deal on furniture and other items you will need once the building is complete. Then factor these costs into your budget, to avoid unpleasant, surprises down the line.

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There are numerous factors that contribute to home building costs, many of which can, or cannot, be controlled. For example, an increase in building material costs, at any time during construction, a sudden supply shortage, or a sub-contractor opting out.

Unforeseen circumstances are usually the most common cause of cost overruns; therefore, it is advisable to set aside a contingency budget of approximately 5-10% to meet any additional expense you may face.

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Apart from the cost of installing solar systems, solar power is an abundant and useful, eco-friendly resource available to you for free. Rooftop-mounted, solar energy systems have several advantages. It can be harnessed to generate a significant amount of energy for water heating, powering your domestic appliances, as well as providing heating for your home. Solar energy systems may be expensive, but in the long term, it will prove to be one of the biggest, money savers in your new home.

Harvest Rain Water

Rain water is another abundant and free resource during the wet season. Today, several green homes have built-in rain harvesting systems to capture and store this precious resource. Rain water harvesting involves a simple water storage system that can be built in a basement or any open area around your new green home. Consult a company that is experienced in rain water harvesting, and you could have enough spare water to use during the hot summer months, particularly for watering your plants and other greenery.

As a citizen concerned about the health of your family, the community and the planet at large, commit yourself to the building of a clean, green home … ensure a greener tomorrow for future generations!

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Professional consultants will also be experienced with, and committed to, the use of environment and eco-friendly, materials and resources. Therefore, if you have a basic plan in mind or a more detailed layout or blue print, consult a reputable architect for a start.

Early Pest Control Makes Sense
Pest control, at the foundation-building stage, is a good idea for your new home. If your home involves a lot of wooden sections, pest control will be all the more important to insulate it from pests, particularly termites. Find a reputable, professional pest control company you can rely on to keep your home pest free. Although pest control may add to construction costs, it is certainly essential and highly advisable.

Focus on Energy Efficiency
For your new, green home, try to invest in energy-efficient appliances, focus on better insulation, and ensure good quality in all electrical wiring. Use water-saving showerheads, or sink faucet aerators, as these are also ideal resource savers. In the long term, you will save a lot of money with significantly lower water and energy bills. Green, energy-efficient homes save valuable national resources and go a long way in limiting greenhouse gases that now plague our planet.

With DirectBuy you can purchase home building and home remodeling products that provide efficiency and provide a safer, more environmentally friendly home atmosphere – all at manufacturer-direct prices.

The calls for sustainable development are growing louder around the world, and governments are now sitting up and taking notice. Unfortunately, rampant, deforestation, uncontrolled air pollution, and rapid urbanization are some of the main factors contributing to environmental degradation.

So, if you intend to build a new home, this is precisely where you can do your bit by contributing in your won little way to a greener environment for your family, your community and our imperiled planet. If you are building a brand new home, you’ll have every opportunity to do so. So think green … think clean and build an environmentally friendly and eco-sustainable home.

In the next two articles, we’ll talk about different ways you can build green.

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