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Considerations for Picking a Custom Home Site

This article lists the considerations for picking a custom home site.

Choosing a custom home site suitable for you is one of the primary decisions you will make during the custom home building process. Different custom home sites can affect the layout of your future home, construction costs, and the interaction level you would have with your community. This article lists the considerations for picking a custom home site.

Sloping Grounds

Picking a custom home site with sloping grounds can be perfect if you want to include a basement with a walk-out space. Depending on your needs, these basements either have doors or windows. They also offer easy access to your yard and lots of natural lighting. Adding these element types to your custom home can transform a conventional basement into a wonderful living space.

Wooded Areas for Privacy

Are you planning to move into a secluded area, possibly on the edge or outskirts of your neighborhood? Wooded areas provide the privacy you desire because they are ideal for anyone who wants to be slightly secluded from the neighbors but yet without moving to a rural area. Other benefits of wooded custom home sites include enhanced shade and a scenic view. If you consider picking this type of custom home site, be sure to add a backyard sitting area, too.

Consider Traffic Patterns

How is the traffic near your potential custom home site? Will your home lot be close to busy roads? Road expansions will likely be if you reside in a secluded area. However, busy streets can be noisy and less appealing for possible custom home builders.

Look into Restrictions

Certain areas in the United States have restrictions that determine your home’s appearance. Apart from zoning regulations, certain areas have restrictions that determine your home’s appearance. For instance, which activities will take place on your property? Any local building restrictions or codes may also impact the kind of custom home you can build. Thankfully, Robin Ford Building can assist you with this information. Call our team today at 410-239-8850 or complete this online contact form for more information or questions about picking a custom home site.

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