Building a Home From the Ground Up

Building a home is an exciting process. It is also a long process. If you are new at it, it can be intimidating. However, building a functional, comfortable, and affordable home is possible. It can be done. Through the next series of articles we will break down the process of building a house, from preparing the site to starting the actual building process. Let's get started!

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The very first step in building your own home is obtaining a site where the home will be at. Although this may seem easy to do, there are several steps to obtaining a site. For instance, it is necessary to define the exact property lines and the zoning requirements that will state how far a house must be set back from the property lines. 

In addition to property lines and zoning requirements, it is also essential to consider the soil characteristics of the site. The zoning information for the lot will let you know if the house is located on a flood plain, if there has ever been any hazardous materials, etc. In addition, it is important to check if the utilities, such as water, septic system, electricity, gas, telephone, and cable lines, are already in place. Indeed, sometimes a utility that is not in place can cost thousands of dollars to prepare.

The second step in building your home is preparing the site. This means getting rid of vegetation, junk, and anything that gets on the way of construction. It also means leveling the land, establishing drainage and sewer connection, and finding a source of power for the construction crew to use (this source may come from a temporary pole from the local electric company or from using the electricity from a neighbor). Furthermore, be sure to install a fence around the work site, as this can help prevent thefts and also contribute to the safety.