Most people want to know how long it will take to build their home. Many factors determine how long it will take a project to complete. Factors like the complexity of the project — the land on which the home will be constructed, the location where the home is being built, and the details of the home’s floor plan — will influence the building timeline. Custom homes can take more time to complete than production homes, while manufactured homes can be completed in a few months.
Pre-Construction and Permits – Before a builder can start constructing your home, the ground must be prepared. This implies clearing trees and rocks, rough sorting, and levelling for the foundation. Depending on the amount of work that is needed to be done, say there is an unexpected issue while clearing the lot, the pre-construction process may get delayed.
Getting approvals and permits can also be time consuming – The time factor also depends on the region or location of where the home will be built. Construction in metropolitan areas takes less time than that in rural areas. Weather can also affect the construction process. For example, even though it is easy to cut down trees or trench in the rain, a lot of work does get delayed as well. The winter chill does not allow the pouring of concrete for the foundation, and spring rains saturate the ground to such an extent that digging holes for basements becomes difficult.
Availability of Workers and Supplies – Another factor that determines the time taken to build prefabricated structures is the availability of workforce and raw materials. Sometimes there could be a shortage of labour and raw materials due to varied reasons. This delays the construction process.
Changing the plan – The time taken will get prolonged if changes are made every now and then in the plan, especially in the later phase. When buyers pick their finishes at the last minute, this can cause delays. Time can also be lost when decisions are not made promptly. Talk to your builder openly about every aspect of the modular home construction process.
After all, you will have to make a number of decisions throughout the construction process.
Construction Style – The style of your home will also determine the time taken for construction. It takes more time to make customized homes, while personalized production plans take lesser time. Since the floor plans used by production builders have been built several times before, there are generally less delays. Selecting a standard floor plan will accelerate the building process because it removes any variations that the builder will need to implement.
So, what can you do to make sure the construction of your new home is smooth and quick?
Collaboration is the most important. Talking to construction managers and going through adequate pre-planning and estimating early will save time and money. Delays in construction may be part and parcel of life but knowing what is to come and how to manage your expectations can help make the construction process painless and smooth.
