Building your dream home is a huge project that will take you a lot of time to complete.

If you’re thinking about taking this project on, you really need to understand the enormity of what you’re setting out to do. There are many misconceptions people have when thinking about building their dream house:

Misconception #1: You’ll Meet Your Deadline Exactly

If you’re building your dream home from scratch, it’s highly unlikely you’re going to stick to the exact deadline. Even choosing the most skilled builder and the most skilled project manager won’t mean you’re going to finish on time. There are always going to be issues you run into; you should expect at least 10% longer than your original estimation.

Misconception #2: You Can Do It On Your Own

There’s no way you’re going to be able to build your dream house on your own, unless it’s very small and very simple, and you already have some skills related to building a house, such as wiring and plumbing. The best thing you can do is look for experienced home builders, architects, and project managers. Having your own ideas is great, but be open to their suggestions so you know you get it right.

Misconception #3: You’ll Stick To Your Tight Budget

You can build a house with a budget, but you should have some extra for emergencies. Figure out where you want to budget and where you want to splurge. Don’t budget on everything, or you may end up wishing you’d just invested in something you really wanted and not enjoy the finished project as much.

By hiring a trustworthy, industry respected builder you will get a transparent pricing structure and a guaranteed set price once all of your decisions have been made. Make sure you read any contracts carefully before signing so you’re not hit with any hidden costs.

Misconception #4: You Should Purchase A Lot Before You Hire Your Builder

Unless you own the lot or you have recently inherited it, your builder can help you to choose the perfect lot. This will help to ensure everything goes smoothly later on down the line, and that your lot suits your dreams and plans. Your builder will be able to warn you about things that are easily missed, such as slope, orientation, view, location of trees and more.

Misconception #5: You Can’t Change Parts of A Floor Plan

With an experienced builder, you should be able to make any desired changes to your floor plan. You should be able to redesign layouts, add rooms, widen hallways, and more.

Misconception #6: Windows Will Make Your Home Cheaper

Many people are under the misconception that lots of windows will make the home cheaper to build. But this isn’t the case. Windows are crucial for functionality and aesthetics, so they shouldn’t be used as a way to scrimp and save. They’ll help with heating and cooling, letting in natural light, and much more. You must get the balance right.

Misconception #7: All Of This is Too Complicated

There are lots of choices you’ll need to make when building your dream home, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Working with the right people will make the job much easier. Make sure you can communicate with them and build up a rapport. They will support you through the whole thing!