Finding the Perfect Lot for Your Custom Home

You’ve likely been dreaming about designing and building your custom home, but have you considered where that home would be? Sometimes, finding the right setting is just as important as planning your new home or selecting a custom home builder, but how do you begin the process? We have compiled a checklist to help you find the perfect lot for your custom home so you can enjoy the area you’re living in as much as your new home.

Determine Your Vision for Your Home

If you haven’t figured out roughly what your dream home will look like, its rough dimensions, the space it needs, or the necessary lot features, this is the time to start this process. Deciding whether the home will fit on the lot will be virtually impossible without that information. Make sure to consider the lot’s shape and any setbacks or easements.

Do Your Research

After finding a potential lot, it’s time to research more about the area. What will happen if you build on this lot? Will it affect your commute to work? How good are the nearby school systems? What are the property taxes like? Is it on a busy street? Answering these questions before committing to a custom home lot is important. The last thing you want is to spend time and money on this project only to find that the location is not ideal.

Determine the Topography of the Lot

It is critical to inspect the layout of the land to ensure it will meet your needs now and in the future. How will you landscape your new home? How will the slope of the land impact your plans for a finished basement or a backyard patio? Your current and future plans for your home largely depend on your home lot’s topography.

Consult with a Custom Home Builder

Once you have selected a potential lot, are you planning on consulting with a builder? This can be one of the most important steps on the list, because an experienced homebuilder may find issues you hadn’t considered. Is the water table too close to the surface, which will impact your ability to create a full basement? The best custom home builders have the knowledge and years of experience designing and building custom homes. You’ll gain peace of mind when working with a custom home builder with an extensive history of happy clients and beautiful custom homes behind them. A home builder that has been in business for years generally means they possess a diverse portfolio, which shows they can handle any type of construction.

Contact Accessible Home Builders Today

Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. We’ve serviced Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware in that time. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the homes they deserve.

To get in touch with us, give us a call at our office at 302-663-0464, send us an email at info@accessiblehomebuilders.com or visit us in person at 28412 DuPont Blvd, #103 Millsboro, DE 19966. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to next!