How to Modify the Plans on Your New Custom HomeFor many people, one of the biggest constants in life is change. These changes can be as minor as switching to a different restaurant location for dinner, or they can be on a much larger scale, such as being transferred by your employer and having to move thousands of miles across the country.

So, while any type of plan should be flexible, there are some instances where altering plans may or may not always be such a good idea. Take, for instance, the building of a new custom home. Here, many people will start with an idea in their head regarding how they want their home to look. But in certain cases, once the plan has been put on paper (or even once construction has begun), it could be that making a change or two will make the end result more desirable.

Some changes may be beyond your control, such as if the materials you choose are not available. But others, like changing the location of windows and / or altering the home’s floor plan and / or size, will oftentimes require an amendment to the contract with your builder, and these can also add additional time to the overall building process.

Know that, depending on how far along the home building process is – or whether or not it has actually started yet – the way in which you can modify your plans will vary, as well as the ability to even make changes at all. In some cases, making modifications to your home’s plan may also require an additional cost.

If you’re considering moving forward with the building of a new custom home in Orlando or the surrounding Central Florida area, we can help. Whether you already have a plan in mind, or you are looking for ideas, give us a call today.