Building on a Budget

Building a new home can be an exciting experience if you plan ahead and stick to a budget.  Many of the headaches that arise from building a new home can be contributed to getting outside of the initial budget and the stress that accompanies spending more money.  Making smart decisions during (and before) the building process will help you stay on budget while providing you with a home you set out to build.

Size matters
Smaller homes are typically less expensive.  The amount of material needed to construct a smaller home isn't as much as what is needed for a home with more square footage.  Deciding to build a smaller home will also give you more flexibility to upgrade features inside your home. 

Choose simple shapes
Irregular shapes or other attricutes such as vaulted ceilings and complicated roof lines can add to the total cost of your home.  By choosing square or rectangular floor plans, you can save money, but still achieve a beautiful home design. 

Consider recycled material
Recycled materials are not only a "green" solution, but it can also help reduce the price of your home.  Recycled steel, pressed straw paneling, and sawdust and cement composites are excellent, affordable alternatives when building a home.  Talk to your home builder about other product ideas that can help save money. 

Hire a professional
A professional custom home builder will work with you, your design tastes and your budget to create a home that is right for you.  Some sacrifices may need to be made, but at the end of the day, a professional home builder will help guide you throughout the building process. 

Sullivan & Forbes is a custom home builder that has built numerous homes for an assortment of design tastes in North Georgia.  We have built home on Lake Lanier, Gainesville and the surrounding North Georgia area.  If you are looking to build a new home, and you have a budget in mind, give us a call today and let us help you make your home dreams a reality.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.