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Your Building Site
Selecting a building site that fits your lifestyle is possibly the most critical step in the new home building process. Your choice in land will shape your home in surprising ways, depending on whether you choose a narrow lot in a suburban development or a rustic mountain getaway or lake front property with spectacular views, or anything in between.
Before you put in a bid on a promising building site (or if you already have the site, before you pick your home plan), spend some time there. Think about ways the land will influence the final design of your dream home. Walk the property at different times of the day. Ask yourself questions like:
- What are the general characteristics of the land? Is it green and woodsy? Rocky and gray with a view of the mountains? Or, is it a vast open stretch?
- Can other structures be clearly seen from the lot? What is their architectural style? Will your style fit in this neighborhood?
- Should the house face toward or away from the road? Where should the driveway be located?
- Where does the sun rise and set? Would you like to capture the lake front view from the living area? Or the mountains from the kitchen? Or a view of the sunset from the master suite?
- If you are in a northern climate, how important is it to face the south? Will a southern exposure help you save on heating costs?
- Is the site flat? Is the lot narrow? Is there a hillside or stream to take into consideration? Are there any other geological conditions that might affect the design or placement of your home?
As you work with your real estate agent, don’t hesitate to invite your local Lindal dealer to the site for input before you decide to buy. They're experienced at knowing what is a challenge and what only appears to be a challenge, and finding creative siting solutions for difficult lots.
If you already have your building site selected, your Lindal Cedar Home dealer can analyze your real estate lot for you—helping to adapt your home design to the site to minimize dramatic topographical changes (and keep your project budget in line). Your dealer's analysis of your building site will also help you narrow down your home plan selection. Remember, your dealer has thousands of plan options for you to choose from that will fit a variety of building sites—from mountain or hillside home plans to lake front home plans or narrow lot home plans.
What About You?
Continue with Step Three: Your Estimate & Schedule
