Building a Home: The Advantages of the Design-Build Model

When it comes to building a home, a design-build model creates a space that fits the personality and tastes of whoever lives there. This method provides homeowners with design flexibility at a robust pace and a manageable expense.

A design firm, like Lowder New Homes, takes accountability at each phase of the process as the single point of contact. We handle construction and design responsibilities while streamlining collaboration and communication. Here, our team explains the benefits of a design-build model home and why you should work with us to construct a house in one of our communities.

Choosing to live in a brand-new residence offers unique benefits compared to moving into an established property, such as:

• Customization: During the initial phases of the process, homeowners can pick out different floor plans, layouts, colors, appliances, and other fixtures. They can also decide whether to include an amenity like a pool, gymnasium, or tennis court in their build for added personalization.
• Built with modern standards: A new home is built with current safety considerations and protections in mind, such as up-to-code cooling, electrical, heating, and plumbing systems.
• Minimal repair/maintenance costs: A freshly built home hasn’t undergone the wear and tear of an older one. This takes potentially high renovation costs out of the equation during the moving process.
• Long-term financial advantage: While new-home construction can be expensive up front, the property’s value often holds steady or rises over time.
• Warranties: An included warranty covers any issue that may arise and protects consumers from any faulty construction.

The steps of building a home can seem overwhelming at times. Throughout each part of construction, The team at Lowder New Homes provides you with guidance and offers support to create the best environment for you. The phases of developing a design-build home are:

• Consultation: We’ll meet with you to discuss your goals for the project, such as location, design ideas, and budget.
• Location evaluation: Taking an in-depth approach, we assess your desired construction site to determine if it poses any challenges by examining the area’s soil status and topography.
• Initial and refined designs: Our specialists produce a rough draft of the project with early sketches and layouts to give you an idea of its direction. We’ll then compose a more detailed plan aimed to closely resemble the final design.
• Making a cost estimate: To provide potential homeowners with a clear understanding of their financial commitment, we add up the total expenses associated with the settled-upon design while being mindful of your desired budget.
• Negotiating a contract: This agreement will firmly establish the project’s design plan, expenses, and timeline to completion.
• Construction: We’ll oversee each aspect of your home’s build, including site preparation and inspections. We’ll also maintain communication channels with anyone working on the project.

For decades, we’ve constructed homes within a variety of Alabama communities. As a local business with deeply rooted ties to the areas we serve, we understand what brings people here. More people are making the Yellowhammer State their home, with Alabama gaining 40,000 residents between 2023 and 2024 alone. If you are an out-of-towner, reasons to consider moving to our state include:

• Beautiful parks and natural areas
• Consistent mild weather
• Friendly people
• Historic culture with a rich tradition
• Manageable living expenses
• Plenty of outdoor activities
• Tasty food

Building a home isn’t just about developing a physical structure. Rather, it’s about shaping the environment that offers comfort and growth. We believe life takes shape within a home and want to provide you with a space that effortlessly meets your needs.

The reasons you should partner with us to construct a design-build home are:

• Creative designs: We offer a variety of customization options to satisfy a variety of tastes.
• Extensive knowledge and project management experience: For nearly 70 years, we’ve developed a reputation for producing awards quality work and satisfying our customers.
• Help you save time: You don’t have to worry about the research, resource acquisition, material selection, and other steps that can make the construction process intimidating. Our team will handle that for you.
• Budget assistance: From the beginning of a project, we’ll apply financial practices to provide you with a cost-effective home. We also have buyer incentives and special offers.
• Ability to solve common obstacles: We’ve seen it all during our experience building and designing homes and know how to address issues calmly and effectively whenever they arise.
• Personality to the process: As a family-owned business, we understand what makes for a quality living space in one of our communities. We’ll be a friendly guide during each construction step to help make the process easier for you.

Contact us today to learn more about the design-build mode, our work, or to schedule an appointment.