Building a home

[slowG]

I seek the advice from our loved INGO members.

We are wanting to build a home on a piece of land. Looking for advice to anyone that has done this.

Looking for advice on quality builders that are good on keeping a schedule and do quality work. Not looking for a custom home. Any advice that would help my family along the way is much appreciated. Maybe there is a builder here on INgO!

Also any advice on the construction loan process would be very helpful.

 

[hornadylnl]

You might check into TK Constructors or any of the prefab builders. They'll build on your lot.

 

[Kernal1984]

Are you located north or south or in the middle or east or west?

Some builders are regional and others may travel all over the state or midwest.

 

[slowG]

West of indy.

 

[slowG]

You might check into TK Constructors or any of the prefab builders. They'll build on your lot.

Thanks , going to look at some model homes today.

 

[hornadylnl]

I was going to use TK but ended up going concrete instead.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I didnt like TK's sales pitch.... Advertise a price and by the time you added all the things you expect to come with a home to begin with you are significantly over budget.

 

[ultra...good]

I would want to see a few of their finished homes if possible. The older the better. If you can talk to their customers, do so. If you can see one of theirs homes being built, do so. A lot of things can be covered up behind finished walls. Some things time will tell, other things not so much. Past customers are always good to talk to, but feel them out as well. If they complain about a lot of things, like their neighbors and so on, they likely will complain about everything. Not an exact science, but some people are very easy to read.

Building a home is always tricky. Lots of luck and patience to you. It will be worth all your efforts when you are done.

 

[slowG]

I didnt like TK's sales pitch.... Advertise a price and by the time you added all the things you expect to come with a home to begin with you are significantly over budget.

Who did you go with?

 

[IndyGunworks]

I am looking into commodore homes... the modular route for now.... best bang for the buck if you don't mind limited options and floor plans.

 

[slowG]

Not sure TK has what we are looking for, any other suggestions?

 

[BuckeyeBrad]

Not sure of your price range but here's a few builders I do work for who will build on your lot.

Drees
Fischer
MI
Beacon
Pyatt

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Don't know your age or state in life, OP...

But it this may very well be a "forever home" - consider getting wider hallways and doorways if you're able.

My wife's sister and her husband did this with the home they built a few years ago. Should one of them end up in a wheelchair and/or need a walker of some kind - then the hallways and doorways would accommodate.

Fate would have it - they had a very special needs child their second time around. She may very well need a wheelchair as she grows...

-J-

 

[ghitch75]

i built a pole barn house.......2400sft with one car garage........no steps all doors are 36".......cost me $57,000.00 with furniture......cabinets and trim was made from hickory off my property....just moved in 2 weeks ago....don't have all the furniture yet hasn't came in......

 

[slowG]

That's pretty cool

 

[IndyGunworks]

How does your HVAC work on that? Ductwork ran in the attic?

 

[ghitch75]

How does your HVAC work on that? Ductwork ran in the attic?

duct's in the attic for A/C only....heat in-floor radiant from a outdoor wood boiler

 

[ghitch75]

That's pretty cool

thanks....

 

[ghitch75]

Indy your Pm's are full...

 

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