New Home Construction in Virginia Beach, Virginia

What Are the Steps Involved in Building a New Home?

There are many steps to building a residence in a new home community. Below are the steps that most of our home buyers take to build the custom home they’ve always wanted.

First, You Envision Your Dream and We Sign a Contract

You’ve already got some idea of what your dream home will look like. When you sit down with our custom home builders to discuss your plans, we’ll talk about your goals for your new custom house. We’ll use the information from these initial conversations to draft a contract. The contract will include all information that you need to understand your building experience.

During these initial consultations, we‘ll also answer your questions. We know you‘ll have a lot of them. This is a good time to ask about the warranty, design and building process, timeline, budget, and more. Whether this is your first time building a family home, or your third or fourth time owning a house, you‘ll need a lot of information about what’s coming next. We’re here to tell you all about the high-quality work we do and the experience that awaits you when you work with JB Design.

Communication is key throughout the process. Good communication helps prevent miscommunications, delays, and other problems. You will find that good communication starts with these initial meetings. JB Design has perfected the art of communicating with clients for a smooth and seamless construction experience.

Work begins once you sign a contract.

Identify Your Budget For Your New Custom Home

Your budget determines the potential scope of your project. Creating a budget can be a challenge. Unless you have all the cash you need to build a custom home, you’ll need a loan. Start by checking your credit and determining how much money you can afford to spend on your monthly mortgage payments.

Next, talk to lenders to find out how much you can borrow, and at what interest rates, to fit within that monthly budget. When creating a budget, remember to factor in other monthly expenses like utilities and maintenance. Fortunately, for a new construction home in Virginia Beach, you’re unlikely to spend much money on home maintenance. Brand new homes need little or no maintenance in the first years of occupancy.

Once you’ve created a budget, it’s important to share your budget with your builder. Your custom home builder must have this information in order to avoid creating a home design that you cannot afford. Create your budget before shopping around for the construction company that’s right for you.

Where Do You Want to Live? 

When you are building a new construction home, it is important to choose a community where you can be happy. When you are considering the available lots and the communities where you might live, there are many questions to ask yourself.

• Do I want to live near schools, shopping, and other services?
• How close do I want my closest neighbors to be?
• Do I want a large lot or a small lot?
• What features do I want on that lot?
• How will this location impact my commute?

Having the answers to these questions helps make the lot selection process easier. Make no mistake about it: choosing the right lot and community is an important part of building a custom home. Work with other members of your household to ensure that your home will be properly located.

What Type of Loan Will You Need? 

Different types of loans are available to home buyers. Shop around for a loan with payment terms and a price that you can afford.

Easy and Convenient Home Construction in Virginia Beach

JB Design is a one-source residential construction partner. We take our customers the entire way through the construction process. JB Design offers a wide array of design options in order to build your dream custom home. Below is a list of our services:

Surveying

Surveying ensures that your home will be constructed well within the bounds of your lot. Each client gets their property surveyed to ensure that no mistake will place their home over their property line. Our surveying services can provide you with solid information about the size and shape of your lot.

This information will come in handy if you ever choose to perform home upgrades or renovations that could lead to a home addition being built on your property. To ensure that any home addition upgrades are built within the property limit, your home survey will be required. You can take all this survey information with you for future reference.

Site Work

Site work is performed to prepare your site for the future placement of your home. We will perform all ground leveling and other tasks that must be conducted to ensure that your new home is structurally sound and built according to IRC.

Roofing and Siding 

Your home’s roofing must be both attractive and functional, serving to protect your home from structural and weather damage. Roofing materials come in many types, so you can choose the materials that work best for your home’s style. Our skilled workers can install your roofing but can also help you decide which type of roofing material is right for your home. Some roofing lasts for a few decades, while other types of roofing can last for a century or more. Which one is right for you? We can help you make the choice.

The siding on your home is another crucial part of your home construction. Siding must be beautiful as well as long-lasting and durable. Some siding is so low maintenance it requires only the occasional cleaning, while other types of siding may require regular painting, staining, or even (in the case of brick and mortar) tuckpointing. Knowing what to expect from your home’s siding can help you make a decision based not just on appearance, but also on your maintenance needs and budget, whatever they may be.

Window Installation

Windows help fill your home with natural light. Improperly installed or poorly chosen windows can also help fill your home with heat. The team at JB Design helps home buyers choose windows that will improve their home’s energy efficiency while adding value to their property. There are many products on the market that can help make your home a more comfortable place to live. You’ll have your choice of dual pane or triple pane window products, windows with special Low-E glass, and windows made from other energy-efficient materials.

We also help clients choose the style of windows that look and perform the way they want. Windows come in a variety of styles including bay, bow, picture, casement, single-hung, double-hung, and more. The style of the window impacts the appearance, functionality, how the window is cleaned, and how it is maintained.

In addition to the style, we help clients choose the grille pattern that they prefer. Grilles add beauty and style to your home’s windows.

Interior Finishes

Interior finishes are the materials that you see and interact with daily when you are living in a home. Finishes include flooring, countertops, cabinet materials, paint, wallpaper, and more. While interior finishes may sound like trivial additions to the home, they are not. Finishes help make your home what it is, providing character and also contributing to the very functionality of your house.

When choosing finishes for your home, we recommend researching required maintenance and approximate value before making a final decision. Some finishes, like hardwood flooring, are very high value, but also require specific maintenance practices in order to maintain their beauty.

For example, hardwood flooring is vulnerable to scratching. Many homeowners with hardwood floors put felt pads on their furnishings to protect their floors from scratches. Dog owners may limit their pet’s range of motion inside the house to control the scratching, and some may even choose to have their dogs wear padding on their feet to prevent their dogs from scratching their floors. These are details you will want to know before you choose the right finishes for your floors.

Appliances

The appliances you choose for your home will help you save energy and can boost your home’s value. High-quality, high-end appliances also make life easier, as they come with features that streamline housework and add efficiency to your everyday life. We recommend purchasing appliances that come with an ENERGY STAR rating to reduce waste and reduce your home’s utility bills, as well.

Styles have changed and many home buyers sometimes seek appliances that add an element of luxury to their home‘s kitchen and other rooms of the house. For example, built-in espresso machines and wine coolers add functionality and comfort to your home. What appliances are right for you?

Exterior Design

Exterior design impacts the look and style of your home, and thus can also impact your home’s curb appeal and value. At JB Design, we consider exterior design to be just as important as interior design. All of our new construction homes come with a holistic, fully realized exterior design that includes potential landscaping, hardscaping, and more.

Siding color, trim, and other features all make the difference. Our architects work with landscapers to create homes that stand out from neighboring homes and draw the eye.