When it comes to building a home, it’s more than just about comfort; it’s also about aesthetics and freedom of expression. This is why people still choose custom home builds instead of generic minimalist homes in the modern suburbs. But as with all things, some issues can come up. Let’s see what some of these common issues can be and how to mitigate them.

1. Permit Delays.

When building a custom home, several rules and regulations determine what structure can be built, for what use, and what material can be used. This usually tends to cover height limits, the machinery used during construction, and the noise created by it. These zoning laws require certain permits to bypass them, and they can take quite a lot of time to get approved, leading to a delay. You also can’t just build anywhere, you have to test the soil quality to see if it can support the home you hope to build and how it can affect the environment.

2. Supply Chain Disruption.

Any construction effort requires a steady supply chain for wood, cement, and other building materials. When this supply chain is disrupted, the project can slow to a crawl and may require cutting some corners.

3. Delays Due To Material Selection.

Choosing what material to use for construction isn’t straightforward. You’ve got to consider the soil quality, costs, temperature, pests, and the environment. Some building materials, like wood, aren’t advisable for temperate regions or places prone to wildfire. Others, like cement, aren’t usually good for building in regions on the fault line without some design alterations.

4. Bad Correlation Between Budget and Design.

The difference between dream and reality is in the cost. Some people, while designing their custom home, often overlook any budget concerns. To accomplish a custom home build, you’ve got to ensure that your design aligns with your budget. You must also account for extra costs due to cost overruns and problems. But at the end of the day, taking this mindset ensures your custom home is built on time without problems.

5. Frequent Design Changes.

It’s always best to settle on a design before making a budget, selecting materials, and procuring those materials. If you make frequent design changes after this fact, you’ll quickly find your project stalling and entering into cost overruns.  It’s also not advisable to go ahead with a new design while keeping the same old materials without first investigating if it will hold and remain safe.

6. Cost Overruns.

These cost overruns can come in different forms from budget misalignment to inflation and even supply chain delays. They quickly make the custom home more expensive and sometimes will require you to cut corners to still be able to finish the project. Most people often just barge ahead due to sunk cost fallacy instead of quickly abandoning a project the first time it showed signs of being unfeasible.

How To Fix These Issues.

• Plan properly.
• Get reliable contractors and multiple suppliers if possible to mitigate the effects of supply chain disruption.
• Only procure materials after making the final design decision.
• Let your budget and design align. Stay within what you can pay for.
• Quickly apply for the necessary permits and read up on the various regulations before purchasing land for the custom build.
• Make changes and cut the fat to make the process more efficient to avoid cost overruns.
• Solicit the help of a professional to validate the feasibility of your designs.

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