When you’re shopping around looking for a builder to create your next project, you’ll often come across these two terms: custom home builder, and project home builder. So, what do these two terms mean?
Let’s unpack them, and examine the advantages and disadvantages of choosing each builder for your dream home.
Psst. Did you know that with Icon Homes, you can have the best of both worlds? If you’re having trouble deciding between a custom home builder and a project home builder, we can do you one better: Icon Homes offers custom designs, standard designs, or a bit of both! Why compromise? Jump on a call today to learn more about what’s best for your project.
What Are Custom Home Builders?
Custom home builders take a ‘blank canvas’ approach to the design process. Often a smaller company, a custom home builder creates one-of-a-kind, unique homes that are tailored to your needs.
Advantages of a Custom Home:
One benefit of having a custom design is that the house will be better suited to your block of land and surroundings. A custom design takes into account the view from rooms, landscaping opportunities, and even the overall vibe of the house itself.
The design of your custom home is tailored to your wants and needs. If you want to have a small book-nook in the back of the house, your custom design can include one. Looking for a second bathroom next to the bedroom? Good news! Your builder can work it in.
Above all, a custom design home has the wonderful benefit of being able to combine different features into one house. Rather than a rigid framework that doesn’t allow for much wiggle room, you can add or remove elements or features that get you one step closer to your dream home.
Disadvantages of a Custom Home:
When it comes to custom home builders and designs, it can take a little longer to perfect the plans. Without being able to design in person, little bumps in the road can sometimes take a while to be amended. It can also be a little more expensive, so first-home buyers may not be able to stretch a budget that far.
What Is a Project Home Builder?
Generally, project home builders are large building companies who offer pre-designed homes to suit most block sizes and budgets. The designs tend to be quite simple and basic, and they are very cost-effective as the design company can do a copy/paste for every project.
Advantages of a Project Home:
Using a project home builder can be a much faster process than a custom one. Rather than spending time redrafting and replanning concepts, the plan is in place from the get-go, and everything runs like clockwork.
The builders know what to expect, the owners know what to expect, and there’s little room for mistakes when the design has been tested and mass-produced.
For investors, project home builders are a life-saver. Being able to replicate a design in a short amount of time is a great way to save time and money.
Above all, a project home builder is great for people who want something beautiful, simple and easy. Some people want to avoid the hassle of micromanaging the design of their home, so having a predetermined design laid out makes everything easier.
Disadvantages of a Project Home:
The downside to choosing a project home is that the design of your home is going to look identical to other homes. In addition to this, you might not be able to find a design that perfectly fits your needs.
Trying to Choose between a Custom Home Builder vs. Project Home Builder?
Well, here’s some good news for you: with Icon Homes, you can get the best of both worlds!
No longer will you have to agonise over choosing between a custom home builder or a project home builder, because Icon Homes allows you to choose between a fully custom design, or between one of our standard designs. Or, if you like, you can choose a bit of each approach to make the ease of building a home suit your personal needs.
Here at Icon Homes, we want to make sure that the home you choose is the right one for you—from a custom home to project home, to a combo of both. Jump on a call today to learn more about what’s best for your project.
