Finding the Perfect Lot for Your Custom Built Home

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Building the custom home of your dreams is an exciting time. And like anything worth waiting for, there is a lot of practical work and planning to do before you cross the threshold of your luxury home. One of those practical matters is where to build your home.

If you have a family and children attending school, you probably already know where you want to be. You’ll locate in an area with good schools or stay within the school district your children already attend. If you can locate anywhere within the Houston area, you’ve got more choices, which can be a good or bad thing, depending on how easy it is for you to make decisions. Now you can do the footwork yourself or hire a broker to find you a lot or—as many Whitestone Builders customers do—work with your builder to find just the right lot for the style of house you are interested in building.

Whitestone believes there is an advantage to this method, one that fits their overall commitment to excellent customer service. David Gordon, a Whitestone principal, repeats his mantra saying, “I want homeowners to say that we provided great customer service and that our homes are built to last.”

Working with the Whitestone Builders team—the team that will oversee the construction of your custom home—gives you professional expertise in an area that many homebuyers are unfamiliar with. They can easily spot the pros and cons of a building lot and whether it will fit the architectural style you’re choosing.

Here’s a list of some of the most important lot characteristics to look for. Some of these things may seem like no-brainers, but they are often overlooked during the emotional moments of decision-making.

The Physical Qualities of a Good Building Lot

• Good firm soil, good drainage
• Desirable or undesirable views
• Underground utilities
• Rear and side privacy opportunities
• Availability or space for privacy trees and hedges
• Boundaries that prevent changes such as a dead end that can be changed into a high traffic thoroughfare

Quality of Life Characteristics of a Good Building Lot

• Easy access to community services and major highways
• Easy access to grocery stores, malls and restaurants
• Length of work commute
• Potential noise pollution
• Low traffic

Once you’ve found a lot on which to build your custom home, you can move on to another area that Whitestone Builders is recognized for—masterfully crafted, luxurious homes with dramatic architectural detail. If you are ready to experience the richness of character and fine carpentry of a custom home, contact Whitestone Builders today.

 Whitestone Builders is a winner of a 2011 Star Award from the Texas Association of Builders.

Have an interesting home building challenge to share? Please comment below. Want to read more tips on the custom home building process? Read our recent article on Running the Numbers: The Cost of a Custom Built Home.