It’s the dream of every person including me to build a home that matches with our desires and convenience. Very often, we have to cut our dreams to adjust with construction budget. Yes, it’s not at all possible to make every dream a truth, but if proper planning is done from designing phase itself, you can save a lot of money that can be used to satisfy at least a few dreams of yours. So through this article, let me give you a few suggestions in a snapshot to reduce the overall cost of your construction.

No doubt, home construction is the most expensive activity a person does in his life time. In most cases, when the home is completed, his bank balance will be zero and in a few cases, filled with loans and debts. Loans are good in long term, if you are able to repay it correctly every month. After all it’s not possible for everyone to arrange full money instantly to complete the dream home within a year or two.

Of all costs, land cost is the real burden. If you already have a plot, either bought or got traditionally it’s nice. You can save a lot of money. While purchasing plot, you should ensure that it has roadways to carry the materials needed for construction. Materials should reach the site. Also, the soil characteristic is very important. If soil is not strong enough to support the building, it gives you additional bill to provide strong foundation.

If you are looking for some contractors to hire, check a few assignments he has done a few years back, not the recent ones. But you can go through the latest models as well. If total size increases, cost also increases. It’s difficult to clean and maintain too, if you have constructed a big home. Be aware of this fact.

If rumours are there for a price hike in wages or material cost, confirm it as early as possible. If rumours are right, purchases a few materials as early as possible. Keep all bills and guarantee cards too. While constructing home, think twice the necessity of a guest room. Otherwise use that space for study area or recreation purposes. Never drag your construction process. It adds a lot of money, beyond your expectations. Cost is always increasing; rare chances are there that it will decrease.

Article Posted By : Sandhya Rani  On April 04, 2013lView All Articles

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