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What’s Involved in a Teardown to Build a Custom Home?

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Tearing down a home to build a brand new one is an ideal option when you love where you live but want to enhance your living space. Why give up your excellent location, strong ties with the community, perhaps an easy commute to work, proximity to social and entertainment facilities, etc. simply because your home’s structure is not ideal?

Building your new dream home on your current property allows you to increase living space and design every square foot to your taste. Custom home building can also significantly increase the value of your property. Before you get started, learn what’s involved in a teardown and trust an experienced construction company for the job.

3 Considerations for Custom Home Building Involving a Teardown

  1. Determine costs: If your current house is too small or outdated, a complete rebuild might make more sense than renovation. While the expenses associated with both options will vary, large scale makeovers can amount to a sizeable sum. Often, the cost of moving to a new area can be much more than staying put and rebuilding. Speak with an established architect or builder for an accurate idea of what the demolition and new build is going to cost. If your custom home will be valued at double or three times the price of the current one, it is worth starting afresh at the same location.
  2. Check local building regulations: Teardowns and rebuilds require permits. Your city will have regulations for what you can and cannot do, especially if you live in a historic district. Homes built before a certain date may need special demolition permits because of the materials used in the original structure. Obtaining the necessary permissions takes time and can be challenging due to the complex paperwork required. With proper planning, your new home construction can be a satisfying and stress-free experience.
  3. Find a trusted home builder: A contractor who has worked in the area will be familiar with local building codes and can prevent common problems. Before engaging the builder, you must check that their experience is relevant to your project. It is important to hire a builder with a track record for quality work, completed on time and within budget. Obtain visual and tangible evidence of their project management skills before you sign on the dotted line.

Work with a Custom Home Builder Who Can Deliver Your Vision

At Flegel’s Construction Co., we welcome the opportunity to build your custom home. Understanding what you want and need, enables us to construct a functional, attractive home that you will love. We are happy to work with your designer/architect to ensure your project is a success. Our commitment to building trusting, collaborative relationships has earned us customers across Silicon Valley, including in Palo Alto, Los Altos, San Jose, Cupertino, Mountain View and Sunnyvale, CA. 

Contact us online to learn more about what’s involved in a teardown for custom home building.

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