4 Virginia Beach Home Building & Remodeling Tips — Benson Homes
Coastal living comes with factors your builder needs to know before breaking ground.
Living on the coast definitely has its perks. Close proximity to the beach, year-round moderate temperatures and a never-ending access to exciting nightlife and the most exquisite restaurants are among the few.
Building or remodeling a home in the area is a no-brainer for the homeowner (or desired homeowner) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
But these clients living on or near the coast have more than just a few factors to consider when it comes to building or renovating in the area. Because, while there are many positives to the #beachlife, it also poses a few complications when it comes to the quality and the longevity of a home build.
Taking the step to create a new home or improve upon an existing one is an investment – and if you’re unaware of the challenges that builders will face as a result of the home’s location, it could mean trouble – or, at least, unwanted expenses later down the road.
Here are a few things homeowners should know before starting their home build or remodeling project with a builder:
This is Not a Time to Skip Over the Details
To be honest, this is relevant to any home builder in any area. Attention to every detail in the home building and renovation process is imperative.
A builder who lacks this type of care and diligence to their work will likely be the cheapest option on the market upfront. But, trust us, the cheapest option for your builder is never the least expensive option in the long run.
Why?
Builders who come in at the lowest build simply can’t afford to do the work the right way. They may lack the proper team support to ensure high-level attention to the quality of a completed job. Further, they’re likely to use substandard materials that will erode away over time.
This translates to you, the customer, spending way more money in the long term. With inevitable product replacements and labor costs, it definitely pays to do things right the first time.
So, while the lowest bidder may save you some cash up front, selecting a world-class builder with quality products will save you repair and replacement costs down the line.
2. Don’t Be Salty (or Sandy)
While the salt air is a true balm for the soul, it does wreak havoc on the exterior of your home.
This is another big consideration for builders in the coastal areas because it plays such a large impact on many of the decisions for the exterior of a home.
Salt and sand, in all of their eroding glory, can be especially rough on things like your light fixtures, your HVAC condensing coils, screening, door hardware, paint, roofing, nails, brackets, and hangers and fasteners for decks – just to name a few.
Having an expert builder with longstanding work experience is absolutely critical when it comes to selecting these key features that will look the best on your home.
And, if they can do that without compromising the structural integrity of the home or its long-term durability, even better!
3. Be Prepared for High Winds and Sea
Did you know that water damage can have the same look and devastating impact as termite infestation on your home?
That’s why we have a saying around here: “It better look good and it better not leak.”
It’s no secret that coastal homes are at a higher risk of experiencing intense wind and rain – especially during regular hurricane seasons. Leaking and water damage is an extremely common problem for coastal living. You want to make sure your builder knows how to account for the inevitable excess water your home will have to endure over the years.
Our team is trained to make sure all of your windows and doors – right down to the glass and frames – have the highest ratings to ensure they withstand the coastal elements.
4. Make Sure the Builder You Select has a Lifetime Guarantee
No matter where you decide to build or remodel your home, having a trusted partner by your side ensures you’re investing the right time and resources into your project. Here, at Benson Homes, we make it a point to make sure our clients know that we are their “builders for life.”
Meaning, if your project was completed five years or even 20 years ago, we will take care of any issue, climate-related or otherwise.
When you select a high-quality builder with a team that matches in talent, character, and education, you don’t need to worry about the details of your build – because we’ve got you covered.
Benson Homes renovated this entire North End Virginia Beach home 35 years ago. The quality and care that went into the project are what makes it still look beautiful more than three decades later.
Are you ready to begin your home building or renovation project with the area’s most trusted builder?
Give us a call at 757.689.3465 or send an email to info@bensonhomes.com to get started!
