architect

A house designed by an architect can fetch a premium price.

The level of detail provided by architects will provide an even playing field for bidding by builders and reduce the need for expensive changes after construction has begun. Not only do architects provide the house plans and blueprints, they often supervise the building process. They monitor the construction to insure the materials specified are being used and corners are not being taken. Cutting corners is something many builder seem to do as a matter of course. Amon Custom Homes does not cut corners or use inferior building materials. They welcome inspection by architects as well as the home owner.

Consider using an architect if you are building a custom house. This should be a local architect, experienced in new house construction.  This is essential to assure you get blueprints and designs with specifications complete with listed materials.  Architects are able to oversee the construction of your house and insure the house you contracted for is the house built. 

Dan Amon uses Bryant Boyd, a local architect. Bryant is able to pull from his plans to design your home at a fraction of the cost of starting from scratch, saving you money and insuring a quality house. 

When and if the time comes to sell, an architect designed house commands a higher price, as it should. An architect wears many hats. As a designer, they are responsible to insure you are not awakened by air conditioner noise or have a room that is uncomfortable because the temperature cannot be controlled properly. Architects will take into consideration the building site as well as your lifestyle can usually estimate the cost of the house they are designing within a few thousand dollars. This can be important if you have a limited mortgage approval amount.

Bad estimates are a common problem you encounter when you buy pre-designed plans over the internet. The house looks great, but the bids for building the house are off. Additionally, they will have to be modified,. Few architects are willing to work from internet purchased plans. Best bet, go initially with an architect. They will prevent you from getting faulty house plans. If they are local, they can oversee the construction to insure you get the value for which you contracted. Then when the time comes to sell the house, you will get a premium price for having used an architect. to determine the house design. Should at some time you decide to sell your house, you will find the resale value greatly increased.