Ready to start building your custom dream home? Lions Den Construction has just a few tips to let you in on before you start your project.
These tips will help you to avoid costly mistakes as well as will help you to save some money on your project. If you are looking to get advice from a team that has completed a variety of custom built homes in Toronto, then it’s time you read this blog post.
Not Setting a Budget Before Starting to Design
When you are working with a home designer, it’s important that you always give them a budget to start with. This is because if you let them know what you are looking for without a budget, you will get a plan that you can not afford and it will have to be thrown in the garbage. That’s why it’s important that you think about how much money you want to spend ahead of time and inform all of the contractors of this amount. A great contractor will ask you these types of questions upfront so that there is no miscommunication.
Not Choosing a Designer That Understands You
Before you commit to a designer, check out their latest work and see if they have the same style sense as you. This is important because if you want to be happy with the end result, it’s important that you are both on the same wavelength. Home designers typically have strengths in one or multiple design styles which include modern, minimalist, rustic, contemporary, mid-century, or industrialist.
Not Using Green Building Techniques
Making your home energy efficient should always be at the top of your list. This means getting certain types of appliances that use less energy, installing a low-flow toilet, getting a smart thermostat, using eco-friendly light bulbs, and getting an energy-efficient air conditioner. Utilizing these techniques now will save you money later down the line as bills will be less expensive.
Not Seeing & Talking With Past Clients of the Contractor
Before committing to a general contractor, it’s best that you fully understand their qualifications, their past experience, and understand the type of customer service they offer. This can simply be done through a mix of talking to the team and checking their website for past client before/after renovation pictures. Checking for reviews will also be a good indication of what type of company you will be working with.
How We Can Help
If you would like your custom built home to go successfully the first time, then it’s time to get in contact with our team here at Lions Den Construction. Our team is the best construction company in Toronto and we are ready to start on your home project next. If you follow the tips above, you will be saving yourself from a huge headache when things don’t go as planned. To get more information about our services, contact our team at (416) 893-8318.
