Construction Processes - Elements Design Build Greenville

Elements Design Build is commited to helping everyone understand the home builder construction process better. We provide insight into the many different areas of the home builder construction processes. We will cover the different types of construction, the many different avaliable products as well. We look forward to working with you on this exciting journey as we build your home and put you in your Element.

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Home Design: Where to Start . . .

By elements|2019-12-10T13:24:48-04:00December 12th, 2019|

If you are considering building a custom home, then you no doubt have a picture of your ideal home in your mind. You know what’s important to your family, plus have wants and needs that you’d like incorporated into your new home’s design. So, of course, you want the opportunity to communicate your vision. In [...]

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The Key to Building a Custom Home on Time

By elements|2019-11-15T13:15:24-04:00November 21st, 2019|

Besides budget, schedule is the biggest concern of our clients. Often, one of their first questions is, “How long will it take to build our house?” It’s a valid concern. As a quick answer, we give a general estimate of approximately nine months. There are two major factors to building a custom home “on time,” [...]

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The Home Building Process: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

By elements|2019-11-14T15:10:29-04:00November 14th, 2019|

One of my late father-in-law’s favorite sayings was “the good, the bad, and the ugly.” Honestly, there is much truth to this statement. Every process in life includes good, bad, and ugly. And the home building process is no exception. The Home Building Process... The Ugly... I mean, think about all the different stages your [...]

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Home Building: The Cost of Disorganization

By elements|2019-11-07T16:01:10-04:00November 7th, 2019|

Disorganization. Is it that big of a deal if your builder is disorganized? Is it that big of a deal if you, the client, are disorganized? Well, it might be… Disorganization: The Builder First, let’s talk about the builder. Organization (or lack thereof) is one aspect of choosing a home builder that often gets overlooked. [...]

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New Home Construction Loans: What to know…

By elements|2019-10-18T12:39:31-04:00October 18th, 2019|

One of the first steps in building a custom home is to find the right lender so that you can obtain financing. You must be careful when making this choice, as financing new construction is different than simply getting a mortgage. When building a new home, you have to get both a new home construction [...]

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The Secret to a Happy Home Build

By elements|2019-08-29T15:36:35-04:00September 5th, 2019|

You really want to build a custom home. But when it comes to new construction, it seems everyone has a home building horror story to tell! So, how do you avoid the nightmare? How do you ensure that you’ll have a happy home build instead? The answer is one little word—expectations. The secret to a [...]

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New Home Construction Jargon: Foundation Terminology 101

By elements|2019-08-29T13:50:23-04:00August 29th, 2019|

Most people understand that a home’s foundation is crucial to its overall stability. But what exactly is a “home foundation?” Well, a new home foundation actually involves several different steps, including building a pad through dirt work and grading, plus pouring a slab. It’s important that you understand this new home construction jargon, including foundation [...]

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How to Avoid a Home Building Horror Story

By elements|2019-08-16T12:54:07-04:00August 16th, 2019|

If you’ve talked with family and friends about wanting to build a home on your land or lot, you’ve probably heard some stories. Unfortunately, when it comes to new construction, everyone seems to have a home building horror story about a terrible experience with a builder. And the two most common horror stories involve time [...]

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Before Building a New Home: The Planning Stage

By elements|2019-08-08T11:02:54-04:00August 8th, 2019|

A smooth home building project is ideal. Clients, subcontractors, and builders are all happy when there are few issues, allowing building projects to be completed on time and on budget. So, how do you ensure a smooth build of your new custom home? Well, the answer to that question actually lies in what steps you [...]

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How much does it cost to build a custom home?

By elements|2019-08-02T12:37:10-04:00August 2nd, 2019|

One of the first inquiries potential clients make when they contact us is, “How much does it cost to build a custom home?” They are usually looking for (or at least hoping for) a straight-forward answer, either an over-all or price-per-square-foot cost. Unfortunately, it is impossible to give a straight-forward answer. There are numerous factors [...]

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