You’ve found a beautiful site to build your new home, but it’s on a hill. The magnificent islands of Hawaii have many gorgeous houses constructed on sloped land, so you know it can be done. You may be wondering what challenges home builders will face during the construction. Here is a brief guide to the design-build process.

A Guide to New Home Construction on a Hill

What are the Difficulties?

Building a house on a hill requires careful planning and construction by an experienced architectural design team and general contractor. When constructing on a slope, it will take additional time and skill to build a structurally sound foundation and drainage and sewer system to ensure that water run-off can be diverted properly.

Constructing the house with supporting stilts or columns is a common practice when building on land that is steeply sloped. This is a cost-effective way to avoid building a massive foundation and retaining walls to support the home. However, supporting stilts or columns typically only work for single-level homes because that is all the weight they can bear.

What Are the Benefits?

In addition to having a truly unique, custom home, building on a hilltop will provide stunning views and amazing design features such as high ceilings and stepped floors. The home will flow into the slope, creating harmony and symmetry that can be seen and felt throughout the house. The amount of natural light available is another key advantage, which can be maximized with a spacious floor plan and the addition of skylights and clerestory windows.

Building your new home on a hill will take curb appeal to spectacular levels. When you need skilled general contractors for this ambitious project, trust Homeworks Construction in Honolulu, HI, to build your dream home. Their home design team has more than 20 years of experience constructing on Oahu. Call (808) 955-2777 to schedule a consultation, or peruse their online portfolio to view the luxurious homes they’ve built.