Follow this house building project step by step as it proceeds from the initial planning stage to completion.
The process of building your own home should be an enjoyable experience. It can also be an extremely frustrating experience if you are not familiar with the entire process from start to finish. Planning is essential to have the project unfold and become reality right before your eyes. It is beneficial to understand as much as possible about the project before starting.
There are numerous possibilities for the building process such as
- do it all yourselves
- have the entire project managed by someone within the construction field that has the knowledge and expertise
- do parts of it yourself and involve the required trades where needed
Regardless of what you are building, the planning stage is critical to the final outcome. A simple garage or small building can create lots of issues, a house just has more issues and could be more costly if mistakes are made.
The early stages of construction involve finding a plan or having plans drawn up that will be used as working drawings for you and or trades people to follow. ( see do I need a draftsman).
