Custom-built homes in Denver provide owners with a blank canvas that they bring to life using their visions. Builders choose the home’s layout, design, materials, and colors, simplifying the headaches sometimes associated with finding a home compatible with the needs of your family. It seems simple from the outside looking in, but can definitely become overwhelming when the process begins.

Building a home is a dream come true for most buyers who’ve anticipated this moment for years. Some people have waited their entire life to own a home and the chance to build the property from scratch makes it more exciting than usual. The entire process takes anywhere from nine months to 18-months, depending on factors like the size of the home, its layout, and weather conditions. This seems like an eternity when you are ready to open the door to your home.

Patience is a virtue when building a custom home in Denver. You will need to have plenty of patience as you wait, and wait…and wait for more, be it waiting for a permit or waiting on fixtures to arrive. Rushing the homebuilding process can result in careless mistakes that deter the enjoyment you experience once the home is built. Many builders learn firsthand the dangers of rushing through the building process. Do not include yourself in that list of builders.

Mistakes can happen to anyone building a home in Denver, especially those who rush through the details of the project. Learn more about the common mistakes builders make so you aren’t following suit and making the same mistakes yourself. The truth is, avoiding careless mistakes is just as easy to do as making them.

One mistake can throw off the entire project, causing unexpected delays in the building process, additional costs, and other headaches at a time when you should be all smiles in anticipation of your new Denver custom-built home.

Avoiding mistakes during the custom home building process ensures your home is completed on time, with fewer stressors involved along the way. There is far too much excitement when you build a home to allow mistakes to stand in the way. Saving money is another benefit enjoyed by builders who avoid making those simple, careless mistakes.

At Denver Urban Builders, we want to ensure your custom home project is completed flawlessly and with as few setbacks and delays as possible. That’s why we offer this list of common mistakes builders make during the custom home building process. Continue reading if you are ready to learn the mistakes builders commonly make and how to avoid making them yourself.

The mistakes on this list can slow down the project, increase costs, and cause other headaches if made during the custom home building process. Stay on track and stay stress-free with this list.

1.) Budget Mistakes

Not setting a realistic budget affects the custom home project from day one. Colorado real estate averages 36% higher rates than the U.S. national average. In major cities, competition for the available land is still and buyers often pay over the list price.

Without enough money to compete with other eager builders and land buyers, finding land and building a home compatible with the market is impossible. Keep this information in mind as you prepare to dive into the custom home building process.

2.) Working With the Wrong Builder

Choosing Denver Urban Builders for your custom home project ensures you work with talented industry experts dedicated to building the home you’ve envisioned in your mind. Our success depends on your happiness and we take that seriously.

You should always research custom home builders in Denver before entrusting them with this project. After all, the builders dictate the success or failure of the home as they control most details of the design as well as the construction.

Take time to research custom home builders to find experts you can trust to not just build your home, but work with you to create the place of your dreams.

• Check out social media pages/posts to read customer reviews and comments
• Google the company name to read reviews
• Ask friends, family, co-workers about the company
• Contact the Better Business Bureau of Denver

3.) Choosing the Wrong Location

You get what you pay for, especially when buying land in Colorado. There is plenty of land for the taking in the state -if you’re willing to pay the costs. Most land available in the state sits on the outskirts of big cities and major towns and sometimes, way out where.

Don’t rush the process of choosing land to build on. You’ll regret the decision later -perhaps mid-project- and likely find the property does not meet your needs within a few years or sooner of its completion.

Consider the following when selecting a location to build your custom home in Denver:

• Proximity to parks, schools, work, and other important locations
• Amount of traffic on the street
• Schools in the area
• Personality/characteristics of the neighborhood

4.) Unrealistic Expectations

Every builder wants a home that’s as close to perfect as possible. However, setting unrealistic expectations can do more harm than good and dwindle the happiness builders experience with the final product.

Rest assured building the ideal home your family envisions is just as important to the team here at Denver Urban Builders as it is to your family. We aim to design a home that exceeds expectations in as short of a timeframe as possible. However, do not set unrealistic expectations and make the home building process more stressful for yourself than necessary.

5.) Not Planning for the Future

Planning for the future ensures your custom-built home meets the ever-changing needs of your family and future family. Far too many builders mistakenly build a home that meets their current needs, not taking into consideration the family composition and needs will likely change over time. Ensure your custom home in Denver allows for modifications and changes when your family grows or needs change. Taking the time to plan for the future ensures the home meets your needs in 10, 20, 30, or even 40 years or more from now.

6.) Changing Your Mind Too Often

Builders anticipate changes during the custom home building process. No matter how many plans you have on paper, nothing compares to seeing the home as it comes to life. Sometimes that means you need to make a few changes here and there. These subtle changes should not adversely affect the project.

However, that sometimes means you want to make subtle changes that can throw off the entire project and its completion date. Too many changes also signal poor organization and planning. Avoid this by making sure you take the proper steps to plan and organize your custom home in Denver from the start. Choosing the right builders and a team of experts minimizes changes and helps ensure proper planning.

7.) Ignoring the Neighborhood

Research neighborhoods before choosing a location to build. No two neighborhoods offer the same characteristics or personality. Research helps find the neighborhood that matches the personality of your family, making life easier and more comfortable for everyone.

Choosing a neighborhood that coincides with your family’s lifestyle is important. Building a custom home in Denver in the wrong neighborhood can take away all the excitement you should feel after it is completed.

Do not buy land in the first neighborhood you come across. Take time to research neighborhoods and wait until something comes along in the area most compatible and comfortable with your needs.

8.) Cutting Corners

Do not cut corners in your budget. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. A builder who takes the project for $50,000 less than the next guy may sound like an unbeatable offer but in reality, you get what you pay for.

Those too good to be true deals can result in subpar contractors or products that result in structural and quality damage to the custom-built home. The damage may not immediately show but will certainly rear its ugly head in a few years. Avoid this major mistake and enjoy your home years and years from now.

9.) Rushing Through the Design Process

We’ve already discussed how changes impact the custom home building process. Rushing through the design phase of construction can lead to the need for changes and mistakes when building begins. It is easy to rush through the design process. It can seem rather boring to the average person. But never rush through any aspects of planning. Take the time to thoroughly plan each aspect of your home to ensure a quality design that meets your needs -and a home that outlasts time.

10.) Not Assembling the Right Team From the Start of the Project

They say it takes a village to raise a child. When it comes to building a home, it takes a team of dedicated expert professionals eager to make dreams come true. Do not wait to hire the various professionals needed during the project. Instead, assemble the team the second you know it’s time to build a custom home in Denver.

Take time to vet anyone who will be part of the home building project. Check references and do plenty of research to ensure you hire the best experts to take care of your needs. Assembling this team ahead of time ensures you have a trusted group working to build your dream home in Denver.

Call Denver Urban Builders today at 720.902.5773 for more information on the mistakes above, to request a quote, or to start planning your custom-built home in Denver.