The Best Season to Begin Building Your Custom Home
There are a lot of decisions to make when building a custom home. What style of home do you want? Do you want a deck? How big should the yard be? While so many things are calling for your attention, you could miss an even more critical decision. What time of year should you build a home? Here are some things to consider.
Custom Home Builder Tips: When to Build
Is It Better to Build a Custom Home in Summer or Fall?
Grayson Homes is frequently asked this question. Of course, it all depends on your wants and needs. For example, North Carolina has mild winters, so we build year-round. If we could recommend one, we'd say fall. It's the closest season to perfect.
Building a Home in Fall/Winter
Building a custom home can take 5-7 months, meaning a fall/winter build will have your home ready in time for spring. That's just one of the many advantages of building in the fall. Here are more reasons fall is a great season to build:
It's less busy for builders: Summer is the most active season to build a home. That makes it more expensive because of the demand for builders and supplies.
Permits can be approved faster: Government agencies are less backed up, if at all, during winter and fall, meaning that building permits will be approved quicker.
Inspections happen quickly: The government being less backed up also means inspectors can get to your home sooner.
Softer soil makes digging easier: With dry fall weather, the ground is easier to excavate, making it easier to lay the foundation of the house. Once the foundation is finished, the weather isn't a significant factor.
Are There Advantages To Building A Home in Summer?
Fall is the perfect time to build. Generally, it can be more affordable, but building in spring and summer also has plenty of advantages.
Longer days: Daylight savings in winter make the days shorter. Shorter days are a problem because construction can't start before 7 am, and the sun setting earlier means less daylight for the crew to work. On the other hand, spring and summer have plenty of sunlight compared to fall and winter.
Materials dry faster: Building can require waiting for materials to dry. With warmer temperatures, things such as paint and mortar dry faster.
Planning time: Building in summer allows you to plan in winter - when people have more time off due to holidays.
Again, the best time for you to build depends on your wants and schedule. Discuss the timeline with your custom home builder and get your new home on your schedule.
Grayson Homes
Do you want to build a custom home? Grayson Homes can help. We don't want you stressing about your start date, so the best time to start is when you're ready. And when you're ready, we'll be there. Call us today at 919-578-6222 for our custom home builder expertise.