Having your dream home built from scratch requires a large investment. You have to prepare a large amount of money even for the initial outlay.
However, construction companies say there are ways to save money on a new home construction project. These tips and strategies include the following:
• If granite countertops (an expensive building material) are part of your dream kitchen, if you want to save some money, put off installing this accessory. You can find less expensive countertops that are still attractive and that you can replace in the future, once you are ready to pay for the granite ones.
• Skip the backsplash first. While backsplashes will give your home an extra stylish and charming touch, your kitchen and bathrooms can still look polished without these expensive features.
• Floor finishes are not only expensive but also time consuming. Keep in mind that you can temporarily wait for floor finishes in low traffic areas until you are ready to invest.
• Stop building bonus rooms. Guest rooms, exercise spaces, and workshops are great areas or rooms to have in your new home. However, they are not essential to the daily life of your family. As such, if you want to save some money up front, opt to wait in these rooms and finish them only when you have the budget.
• Skimp on your driveway. With new homes, a driveway can be an easy upgrade. Talk to your construction company and if they agree, and if the time of year is right, you can choose to leave a smooth dirt road until you can fork out money to pave.
• Jump on the deck. Although a deck can be both a functional and an aesthetic outdoor feature, you’ll save a lot of money if you haven’t built one yet. And while you wait for the deck to be built, be sure to always keep the patio door locked for children. Until this function is completed, you can make use of the lower level patio.
• Lastly, don’t invest in landscaping yet. At the initial stage of construction, you don’t need to invest in professional landscaping services yet. This is because landscaping is more of a finishing touch to your home and is something you can invest in over time. However, if you are interested in starting a beautiful lawn, during the construction project you can choose greenery that grows and spreads over time to create a complete lawn.
