Most people are tempted to dive straight into their home building projects as long as the funds are available. Unfortunately, this is not the right way to do things. Every project requires some planning and upfront consultations. Here are seven steps to follow every time you have a home building or renovation project.
Choose a design professional
The first step every homeowner should make is hiring an interior designer or architect to create a detailed plan of the project. Your choice depends on the scope of your project. An architect works on projects that involve major structural work while an interior designer takes on architectural interior and organisation of furnishings.
Picking a design professional starts with interviewing different companies to understand the services they offer and ensure they match up with your expectations. At this moment, you need to set a clear budget so you can evaluate whether it aligns with the building project you are about to launch.
Create a plan
After selecting a design professional, it is time to start creating a few plans that will help you reach your goals. The schematic designs provide a rough layout of the building’s plan as well as the exterior additions. It takes time to come up with a feasible design plan but considering its impact; this is an investment worth the wait.
Interview multiple contractors
Contractors are usually brought into the building process after approval of the final schematic design. At this time, you should have a general feel of how the final structure will look like, which gives them information to estimate the building costs. While interviewing contractors, always ask them to how they would go about achieving the final structure. You might want to know whether they have undertaken such kind of projects previously, whether they are confident enough to pull it off, and how long the project will take. Be keen when listening to their response to find out their level of assuredness and professionalism. During this time, you may choose to visit their job sites, call references or do additional research to ensure you pick the right contractor.
Make Necessary Documentations
Once you have chosen a contractor, you should agree on the terms and put them into a legally binding contract. The contract should encompass items like payment schedules and the process of changing the original terms of the contract. As a norm, ensure both parties sign the contract. This gives you an avenue for legal action in case of a breach. Remember that a true professional will understand that having terms in writing will protect all parties.
Go shopping
With the help of your designer and home builder Adelaide, research the best material selections for your best project. There are many options available, but the goal is to acquire the best quality materials without exceeding your budget.
Get permits from the local authorities.
Depending on the type, scope and location of your project, acquiring permits can take anything between one day to several months. You should ask the building professionals to guide you on the lengthy process to ensure your project is approved for construction within the shortest time possible. Additionally, you should have the permit fee ready to ensure the projected start date is not affected.
Ready, set …
Once your plans are submitted for approval and building materials purchased, it is time to embark on the actual construction. However, remember to have some elements such as insurance terms and contract write-ups ready in case anything happens during the project. For plumbing, electrical fixtures, glass installations, home security or any other field-specific task, you should find the right guys for the job before the project begins.
The process might be lengthy, but following each step closely will put you a step closer to owning the house of your dreams.
