When the time comes to find a new place to call home, you have two options to choose from: turnkey homes and custom homes. Turnkey homes are tempting because you can move into them quickly, but the benefits a custom home offers is something you should consider. Below are four reasons why hiring a building contractor to build your dream home will be better than a turnkey property.

Why You Should Build a Custom Home Instead of Buying a Turnkey Property

1. Made for Your Future

Custom homes will be built to meet both your current and anticipated future needs. You can incorporate your life plans into the design, such as including an extra bedroom for kids or elderly parents to live. If you’re buying a turnkey home, it will be challenging to find a house you like that meets all of your current needs, much less your future ones.

2. Free of Hidden Problems & Wear

Turnkey homes, while inspected before being bought, are rarely ever new, which means they’ll have some amount of wear and tear. Even if everything is fine when you purchase it, you could encounter significant problems a few years after, such as replacing the roof, fixing foundation issues, or replacing the HVAC unit. Investing in a custom home means you’ll be the first person to live there, and everything will be new. Unless your home building professional makes a mistake, there won’t be a need for serious repairs or replacements for several years.

3. Designed To Suit Your Lifestyle

Custom homes give you absolute freedom over their design, so you will craft it to cater to your preferences and day-to-day life. If you entertain often, you can design an open floor plan with a large living room and kitchen. You can also make room in the design for spaces you want – like a sunroom or wrap-around deck – without paying for those you don’t – like unneeded bedrooms or a pool you won’t use. You’ll also have unparalleled control over aspects like smart technology, lighting, and energy efficiency to enhance your convenience and minimize costs.

4. Know Someone You Trust Built It

With turnkey homes, you often don’t know who built it, what their business reputation was, how skilled they were, or other factors that affect the reliability of the property. When you opt for a custom property, you can vet and choose a building contractor who’s known for quality work and you feel you can trust.

Like the idea of a custom home? Dahl Construction Co. will help you watch yours come to life. Since 2000, this home building business has offered Bayfield, WI, dependable general contractor services, including custom home construction, renovations, and additions. They’re willing to handle almost any project you have, and warranties are available for products and services, with the assurance that they’ll fix anything that’s not up to your standard. Learn about their custom services online, and call (715) 779-3600 to pitch your project today.