New home builders construct houses from the ground up, from custom homes on your lot to builder-designed homes. They manage site work, foundations, framing, systems and finishes, and guide you through selections and inspections.
Common new home builder services include:
Contact a home builder when you are planning a new house. Renovating or expanding an existing home is better suited to remodelers and addition contractors.
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A new home builder plans and manages construction of a new house, including site work, foundations, framing, roofing, mechanical systems, finishes and inspections, and coordinates with designers, suppliers and subcontractors.
Talk to builders early, once you know your budget range and ideally before buying land if you plan to build on your own lot. Custom builders create one-of-a-kind homes, often on your land, while production builders offer set plans and options in their communities, so the right fit depends on how much flexibility you want.
Visit homes the builder has completed, talk to past buyers, and review the contract, allowances, change-order process and warranty. Ask whether licensing applies where you live, and who your main contact will be during construction.
Cost depends on size, design complexity, site conditions, foundation type, materials and finishes, energy features, utility connections, and local permit and impact fees. Land costs are separate.
Secure financing and confirm the lot's zoning, utilities and soil conditions. Prioritize features, set a budget with a contingency, and plan time for selections so decisions do not delay construction.