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How to Tell if Your Home Building Specifications are Too Vague or Detailed

Relying on the expertise of your contractor can help make sure that your home building specifications are neither too vague or too detailed.

When building a custom home, embarking on such a massive endeavor requires a lot of forethought and foresight as well. In fact, with any custom home project, specifications become a key component of the project overall. The reality is, some specifications tend to be a bit too vague while others can easily be a bit too detailed. Knowing the difference and the best tips and tricks to take when creating custom home specifications becomes increasingly important and critical. Ultimately, for homeowners, relying on the expertise of your contractor can help make sure that your home building specifications are neither too vague or too detailed — instead, just right. Here are a few telltale signs of either vague or detailed home building specifications and the tips and tricks associated with elements and features to avoid when designing your home building specifications. 

Specifications That Are Too Vague

Vague specifications are all too common. In fact, vague specifications will typically leave a lot to the imagination — which can end up leaving you with a home that isn’t necessarily what you wanted. The reality is, whenever there is room for interpretation, things could end up getting lost in communication leading to a home that is built not necessarily based on your specific preferences. Ultimately, whether you’re working with an architect or directly with a custom home builder, being vocal about the things you definitely need included in your custom home can really help navigate the entire home building process. Taking the time to work with your home building experts can really help ensure that the process is as smooth and effective as possible. 

Specifications That Are Too Detailed

On the other hand, home building specifications that are far too detailed might not be beneficial either. In fact, it really does take a lot of time and effort for a builder to provide you with any estimate on your home build — which is typically why having detailed specifications can take a lot of time out of the home building process overall. The reality is, many home builders may end up charging a design fee to actually create detailed specifications for you. Ultimately, an architect might be helpful in these instances to help guide the home building process — however, a design fee is still likely to be charged. 

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