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How Long Does it Typically Take to Build a Custom Home?

  • Perla Irish
  • April 16, 2022
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  1. Pre-Construction
  2. Construction
  3. Finishes and Closing
  4. Faster Home Building Tips
  5. Are You Ready to Build a Custom Home?

Imagine designing and building a home tailored to you and your family. Sounds like a dream, right? Over 195,000 people followed that dream in 2021, and you can, too!

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How Long Does it Typically Take to Build a Custom Home?

But many people are too intimidated to build a custom house. Budgets, timelines, hiring teams – it seems like a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to be.

The first step is knowing how to build a home, so let’s dive into the process and see how long it takes to build a custom home!

Pre-Construction

Before you can break ground, you need to check a few things off the list. The pre-construction phase can take anywhere from one month to a year. It includes:

  • Choosing the perfect site
  • Finding the right crew
  • Designing your home
  • Securing permits

Your first step should be reaching out to a local custom home builder. They’ll be responsible for guiding you through the home building process from start to finish. A custom home builder can assemble a work team, explain permits, and create the design.

Depending on the scale of your project, you might be able to finish these steps in a few weeks. The timeline will depend on:

  • Whether you have concrete designs for the home
  • The location and its laws and permit system
  • How fast you can assemble a crew

The weather can have an impact on the progress as well. Snowstorms and rain can delay your project even if you’ve got your permits ready to go and a team waiting to build.


Read Also:

  • What are the Key Advantages of Building a Custom Home?
  • 5 Awesome Advantages of Building a Custom Home
  • How to Build a Custom Home: The Ultimate Guide

Construction

The construction phase is the most variable aspect of the custom-building project. Generally, the construction of a home will take anywhere between 10 months and two years. This duration will change depending on:

  • The size of your home
  • The complexity of the design
  • Budget flexibility
  • The team’s skill level
  • Bad weather
  • How quickly you make decisions
  • The number of changes you want

A simple 5,000-square-foot bungalow might easily take ten months to complete. But a grand estate with complicated woodwork and imported materials will extend the timeline. This phase of building a home encompasses many steps, and rushing to finish isn’t a good idea!

Finishes and Closing

The final step usually takes about a month. It involves final touch-ups, post-construction clean-up, and walk-throughs.

You might also have to go through the closing process, depending on whether or not you already own the property.

Faster Home Building Tips

Although many factors can slow down the process, there are ways to speed it up! Keep these tips in mind when building a home:

  • Choose a reputable custom home builder
  • Ensure you communicate with them often
  • Hire an interior designer
  • Make your budget clear, but leave wiggle room for emergencies
  • Be realistic about timelines
  • Avoid making design changes during construction

If you go into the process with clear goals and expectations, you’ll be less likely to slow down the project. Make regular site visits and ask for updates to keep tabs on the build.

Are You Ready to Build a Custom Home?

A custom home is a beautiful, unique statement about who you are. You’re in charge of the entire process, and you get to see it come alive! Research is the first step if you’re ready to build a custom home.

Luckily, we’ve got a wealth of information about home building, buying, and decorating. Check out the articles below to get inspired and learn the basics!

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