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Building a custom home can be an exciting and rewarding experience. At the same time, it is an complex and lengthy undertaking that can challenge even the most seasoned professionals. Here are four things you must do to prepare yourself for the journey:

1. Find a Builder You Can Trust:

The single most important criteria when selecting a builder is TRUST. But how do you know whether a builder is trustworthy? The answer is different for everyone: for some people it’s about reliability – knowing the builder will show up on time, do the job right, and finish on time and on budget. For others, it’s about transparency – knowing what’s happening when, what materials are being used, or how much money is being spent in each area.

Whether you’re renovating an existing property, or building a custom home from scratch, it is important to understand the basics of residential development. When you know more about the process, the stakeholders and the cost, you are able to make more informed your decisions, which will ultimately lead to a better end product. If you find the following information helpful, take a look at 4 Things You Must Do When Building a New Custom Home.

Trust is possibly the single most important criteria when selecting a builder. The peace of mind that comes from trust is far more valuable than any feature or finish you can put in your new home. But how do you know whether a builder is trustworthy? The answer is different for everyone. For some people it’s aboutreliability – knowing the builder will show up on time, do the job right, and finish on time and on budget. For others, it’s about transparency – being able to see inside the project, to know what’s happening when, exactly what materials are being used, or how much money is being spent in each area. While trust is something that can really only be built over time, it is worth it to figure out what trust means to you, and how it can be established. Other factors that can contribute to trust include:

RS Homes recently completed this 5000 square foot detached home on Edgevalley Drive in Etobicoke. We’re very proud of the design and craftsmanship that made the project possible. The exterior showcases a regal Indiana Limestone cladding, complete with precast concrete details, cedar shake shingles, and copper eaves, downspouts and awnings. The interior is finished with exquisite natural marble and hardwood flooring, high coffered ceilings (11-12 feet on the main floor!), and custom cabinetry throughout.

RS Homes recently completed this exterior remodel of a detached home in North York. The client contacted us in the Spring, seeking to improve their curb appeal in time for resale on Toronto’s hot summer market. RS Homes’ turnkey services included the architectural design, material sourcing, supply and construction labour. The building was enhanced with a new peaked roof entry and garage doors, and resurfaced using a combination of natural stone and stucco. As you can see, it has given the home an entirely new and sophisticated look, ready for the most discriminating of buyers.