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5 Key Differences Between Custom and Standard Home Builds

Posted by Wendee Bishop on Fri, Sep 23, 2016

differences-between-custom-standard-home-builds-birkdale-model-featured-image.pngChoosing a builder in Calgary is more than just a matter of finding a company you trust to build a solid home. When you have specific wishes and needs, yearn for a specific floor plan and have particular tastes in decor, a custom home offers a one-of-a-kind home to specifically reflect your personality and style. A custom home also provides superior craftsmanship and the highest-quality materials available to create a home that is comfortable, solid and beautiful.

1. The Ideal Lot

When you build a custom home, you’ll have a choice of premium lots that are suited to the size and shape of your new home and are located in a desirable community. Rather than a limited choice of uniformly shaped lots along the street, you’ll have more options for unique sizes, spectacular views, and an alignment to take advantage of a sunny or shady exposure. You can also select a larger lot if you wish to have a large garden or a smaller lot if you prefer a home with a low-maintenance exterior.

2. A Unique Floor Plan

When you purchase a regular new house in a subdivision, you can expect your home to look like everyone else’s - with a similar floor plan and very few variations in colour and decor. When your neighbour’s homes look just like yours, there is little opportunity to make your home distinctive or to reflect your unique personal tastes. However, when you choose a custom home, yours will stand out as a one-of-a-kind addition to your neighbourhood.

differences-between-custom-standard-home-builds-callaway-harmony-ensuite-image.png3. Superior Quality Structure

When a custom builder creates your new home, each high-end structure is erected separately and with a unique timeframe specific to quality craftsmanship. Each portion of your home will be built to optimum standards with no rush to keep up with the construction of surrounding homes. This gives us the opportunity to carefully assess each portion of our work to ensure the highest quality, and for you to take part in creating a home that’s tailored to your needs.

4. You Control the Decor

With a regular home, you may have some limited, mid-range choices about the flooring, finishes, and colours in your home. With a custom home, you have nearly unlimited high-end options at your fingertips, and will make important design decisions during the process alongside our expert design team. We’ll help you find the products you want and assist you with evaluating choices and best options.

5. Your Builder Takes the Time to Ensure Exceptional Quality

Your custom home takes shape under your guidance, and although the process may take more time, you will receive a high-end home which is well worth the wait. The quality and personalization you’ll enjoy cannot be found in a regular home, where you have limited choices and only the expectation of mid-range quality. A custom home is built to last a lifetime and to provide value and superior quality.

Choose a Custom Home

A custom home allows you to fully engage in a lifestyle that is suited specifically to your needs. Your new high-end home will also have a higher resale value due to your quality customizations. When your home reflects your style and has all the features you appreciate, you will have a comfortable dream home you can enjoy for many years ahead.

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Topics: building a new home, custom home builder, home customization