A lot of people opt to build their homes in the summer. In certain areas, it may seem like you can’t even get away from it! Everywhere you look, new houses and neighborhoods appear to be popping up left, right, and center. When you contrast this with the almost complete lack of construction in the colder months, it’s enough to make you think: is it a bad idea to build a house in the winter?
Honestly? No! While the frigid weather may make some things more difficult, you may be surprised to learn that there are some real benefits to building your home in the winter. Take a look at some of them below.
You were probably expecting to hear the opposite! While extreme weather situations like huge snow storms and freezing temperatures may cause delays here and there, it is entirely possible that your home will be built faster in the winter. This is largely due to a decrease in demand.
Since many people are reluctant to start construction in the winter, contractors, designers, and the rest of your home-building team typically only have to focus their efforts on a handful of jobs. This means they can devote more attention to your new home, often resulting in a shorter build time.
This decreased demand can also affect the time it takes to get building permits. With less people applying, the permit process can speed up considerably, allowing your team to get to work faster.
Since the professionals on your team tend to be less busy in the winter, they may be more willing to walk you through the home-building process. They’ll likely be more available to hear your questions and concerns, and really take the time to address them properly. Overall, you may find that you get a much better customer service experience than you would in the summer months, when everyone is under pressure to get multiple projects completed around the same time.
Unless they get caught in the middle of a whiteout, contractors often prefer snowy days to those with heavy rain. As long as they have the proper equipment and supplies on hand, they can usually just cover the construction area and continue doing their jobs. Snow doesn’t pool and soak areas like the rain can, so if it does accumulate, it’s simply a matter of brushing or shoveling it away the next day.
A lot of people try to plan their new home construction around their ideal move-in date. For example, some families want to get settled into their new home before the school year starts, while others want it ready for spring planting and landscaping.
Whatever move-in date you’re after, you should check with your builder to see what their timeline is like. If you really want to get in there by a certain time, then a winter construction may be necessary.
Thinking the winter is a perfect time to begin your custom project? Contact us at JA Custom Homes today to discuss your options!
