Usually, home builders aren't perfect people and tend to make common mistakes during their careers. But can you spot those common mistakes? Are those easily spotted? And what are those common mistakes that they can accidentally do on their end? Additionally, what are the mistakes that you can accidentally do too as the homeowner?
Some of the Common Mistakes of Home Builders (and Homeowners) That Can Be Spotted
When it comes to any kind or form of mistake, some can be easily spotted and some can not. According to Architecture Art Designs, below are some of the common mistakes that both you and home builders can make:
- Not immediately coordinating with your builder - this is on you if you haven't spoken or communicated with your builder. It can be about the plans for your home, renovations, and repairs. Not coordinating this with your builder can have disastrous results in the end. This can be also the fault of the builder themselves, as not talking to the client is also a bad thing.
- Having chosen builders with low building skills - another thing that can be the fault of the homeowner. To avoid having problems with the home in the near future, you should choose a professional builder is great building skills in their profile.
- Never choose the land to build on impulsively - this can be both the fault of builder and homeowner, as the homeowner can wrongly choose a land without thinking about it impulsively, while the builder will then consider the land to be okay on a whim, although it isn't at all.
- Having an undetailed quote is a big no - another bad thing a homeowner can do from their end. This can disastrously result in the materials being misquoted, especially the amount needed to pay for it. This is one of the important things that you need to get right in order not to have issues with your home builder and the property itself.
Things To Keep in Mind To Avoid Home Building Mistakes
In order to avoid making mistakes when it comes to home building, there are several things that both the homeowner and the home builder should keep in mind. According to both Forever Homes and Fine Home Building, listed below are those said things:
- Making sure that the HVAC system is working properly to avoid getting either heat stroked during the summer season or be chilled to hypothermia during the winter months.
- Always pay attention to the property's space planning and design during the whole building process.
- Have a huge consideration of your current lifestyle.
- Having proper lighting both inside and outside of the property is a must.
- Determine the purpose of the rooms within the house.
- Do not forget to provide enough spacing for raised-heel trusses (or elevated rafter tails).
- Make sure that the mechanical room (for some home equipment) is spacious enough.
- Do not forget to install sufficient and enough basement-wall insulation.
- Making sure that all fiberglass batts are properly installed.
- Do not forget to test the blower door.
- Provide a separate space for laundry equipment.
- Ensure that the bedrooms are located in proper positions.
- Make sure that the kitchen can be accessed conveniently and without hassle.
- Make sure about the garage's location and size.
- Always take your home priorities first.
- Do not install an oversized furnace or air conditioner unit.
- Only place ducts in needed areas of the property.
- Avoid installing recessed can light in insulated walls or ceilings.
- Never forget to completely seal off duct seams.
- Avoid installing very long hot-water pipes.
