[New Post] How Do You Select The Right Luxury Home Builders In Phoenix AZ?

Building a dream home is the goal of every hard working family. Whether you are planning to retire, just starting out a family or planning on living on your own, the process of finding and hiring the right custom home builders can be tricky and time consuming. However, when you are planning to spend a lot of money on new custom home – you want to ensure the people building it are qualified and competent to complete the job on time – and most importantly on budget. As such, here are a few tips that will help you find and hire the right luxury home builders in Phoenix.

Tip #1 – Speak with Current Custom Home Owners about their Experience

They say that word mouth advertising is the most effective platform for any company. But for luxury custom home builders – the solid testimonials about their services, process and quality truly speaks volumes. This is why the first thing that anybody that is considering building a custom home in Phoenix should do is speak with a friend that has gone through this process on their own.

There are many reasons for this including:

• Asking them about the process that was involved will give you a good baseline understanding of the details involved in building a dream home.


• Previous custom home builders can also provide you with some personal experiences they had with their contractor which again, gives you a starting point of qualities to look for in the right custom home builder.


• It’s great to get ideas from your friends. Ask them if you can tour their custom built home to look at some of the unique additions they made – that you’d like to include in your own custom home.

Tip #2 – Look towards Online Reviews

After you’ve spoken to friends about their experience and gathered information about what went well and didn’t about their own experience with custom home builders in Phoenix, the next step is to find a few that you can speak with directly. The best source of factual information about all contractors is Angieslist.com. This website includes consumer reviews of all sorts of contractors – from those that fix HVAC equipment to those that create luxury home plans and are considered the top luxury home builders in Phoenix.

The best thing about Angieslist.com is that you’re getting reviews directly from the horse’s mouth – people that have actually worked with contractors. If you spend an hour on the website, you can narrow down your list of potential luxury custom home builders in Phoenix that you can then research directly.

Tip #3 – Visit the websites of at least three custom home builders in Phoenix

The top luxury home builders in Phoenix all have one thing in common – dedication to perfection. And one of the best ways to see this directly is the way they represent themselves online. If a custom home builder talks about the pride in craftsmanship and attention to details, yet has a website filled with misspelled words, really sloppy images and no attention to detail – how can you trust them to build your dream home correctly the first time?

Also, by visiting their website you can get a clear understanding of the process they use to craft the home of your dreams. Contrary to popular belief, custom homes don’t build themselves. And there is solid evidence that supports the statement that the process that custom home builders in Phoenix use during the entire process is often the key to success in the custom home industry.

Once you’ve had time to speak with previous custom home owners, checked out some factual online reviews and visited the website of luxury home builders in Phoenix – you’ll have a solid foundation to begin your search and hire the right contractor that will turn your dream home aspirations into reality.

Once you have thought about the type of custom house you want,

give Peak One Builders a call at (480) 378-0611 today.

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• New Home Construction: Buy New or Build New?


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[New Post] How Involved Do You Need To Be In The Custom Home Construction Process?

It’s the dream of virtually every homeowner to eventually design a custom home in Arizona. However, what might beone person’s dream can often lead to another individual’s nightmare. Contrary to popular belief, the custom home building process in Scottsdale is not as simple as you’d think. It takes detailed planning, experienced contractors, several permits and other critical steps to ensure the build goes off without a hitch. This often leads to the inevitable question about how involved does the homeowner need to be during the entire home building process.

Here are a few facts for you to consider when you’re looking to have a custom home built in Scottsdale.

Fact #1 – The Overall Process of Building a Custom Home

After meeting with a custom homebuilder and having an initial discovery meeting the actual process of building a home begins. When you’re looking to build any custom home, there are four main elements that make up the entire process including:

• Choosing and Purchasing a Lot


• Establishing a budget


• Planning, Designing and Creating a Custom Design, floor plan and other construction details


• Actual Construction

Each of these individual steps requires a different amount of input from the homeowners.

Choosing and Purchasing a Lot

During the first phase, the input of the homeowner is exceptionally critical. As the homeowner, you’ll be responsible for picking a lot that is functional, affordable and provides you with the required location that will fulfill several individual needs and desires. However, it’s also important to lay on the experience of the custom home builder to help you choose a lot that will provide you with the best return on investment as well. Always be involved in this step – but also be open to the professional advice of the homebuilder.

If you’re planning on purchasing and building in Arizona, check out this article I wrote about: 3 Tips On How To Buy Land And Build A House In Arizona

Establishing a Budget

You know your finances better than a homebuilder. However, this step should be a collaborative effort and often takes a lot of time to fine tune. A budget will include several considerations including:

• What resources you have to purchase the home


• What long term or short term goals you have for the home


• What ancillary additions you will add to the property besides the basic custom home such as landscaping, backyards, pools, garages, detached buildings, etc.

Work with your homebuilder to determine a budget that you can afford but also provides you with required elements for your home.

Planning & Design

This is the fun part of building a custom home where you should have a tremendous amount of input. With design features, the goal of any custom home is having the flexibility to create from a blank canvas a house that fulfills your dreams and desires. However, practicality also enters the mix from time to time. Always work with your homebuilder to create a custom home that suits your needs, but also your time requirements as well. Many custom homebuilders have basic floor plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs.

Actual Construction

This phase is where the homebuilder takes over for the most part. Although you should request frequent updates on the construction process, it’s often best to let the professional do what they do best without too much interference from outside sources. If you have a good plan – and a trustworthy homebuilder, you can expedite this process and feel at ease knowing that you’re construction is going well.

As you can see, each individual step will require different levels of input from you the homebuilder. The home building process in Scottsdale is much easier when you work with an experienced homebuilder that will make it enjoyable to work with during this dream process.

What questions do you have about your custom home building process? Call Peak One Builders at (480) 378-0611 to get answers!

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[New Post] 4 Useful Tips To Help Select A Home Remodeling Contractor In Scottsdale

Regardless of the industry, when you want to have major work completed – what steps do you take to find the right source? Believe it or not, the process for Scottsdale homeowners on how to choose a remodeling contractor should be no different than trying to find the best option for any major project. However, you’d be surprised on how many people tend to over complicate this process. To help you along this process, here are four simple – yet very important things to consider when you’re in search of a remodeling contractor in Phoenix.

Fact – Look at their Qualifications

If you’re hiring anybody, one of the first things you’ll do is examine their application. And on this application there is a huge section that includes individual elements that make some candidates more qualified than others. The same thing needs to apply to your search for remodeling contractors. In this case, look for the following details:

Tip #1 – Do they have experience completing the exact type of remodeling project you’re requesting

If you have a bakery, and are looking to hire a new employee, would you hire somebody that had worked in bakeries previously or somebody that has general work experience? The answer is simple – you’d hire the person with the particular skillset that you need to complete the job. Same thing applies with remodeling contractors. Make sure anybody you contact has experience completing the specific type of remodeling job you are interested in completing.

Tip #2 – Can they provide you references from previous clients that had similar work completed

The next step in this process is making sure that the contractor has the ability to provide you with references of individuals or companies they’ve worked with in the past that had similar needs as yourself. Just like getting any job, often a qualifying factor are the solid references of people that are willing to provide you with detailed examples of how this contractor completed their tasks. In this case, make sure to ask them about a few details including:

• Did they complete the job on time and within budget?


• How well did they communicate during the entire process?


• Were they flexible to your work schedule?

Tip #3 – Make sure they have the proper certifications

When you hire anybody for a skilled position it’s important for them to have the proper training right? In the case of contractors that complete home remodeling projects in Scottsdale, this applies to certifications and licenses. Make sure any contractor has the following:

• Certified contractor in the State of Arizona


• Licensed, Insured and Bonded to complete ALL residential construction projects

Tip #4 – Ask about their support team

A great remodeling contractor is only as good as the people and support team that surrounds them. This fact is often overlooked by many people searching for the right remodeling contractor in Scottsdale. When you interview a contractor, ask them about their support team including:

• People that work in sales, design, and construction


• What vendors do they work with daily


• What suppliers provide materials and what is their service record

When you add up all of these individual elements, you’ll quickly discover that the process of how to choose a remodeling contractor should be no different than hiring anybody. Just make sure that each qualification is specific to the job you’re looking to have completed, ensure that they provide great customer service and are looking out for your best interests at all times.

Work with a veteran owned luxury remodeling company! Call Peak One Builders at (480) 378-0611 for a complimentary consultation. 

 

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[New Post] 3 Great Backyard Pool Remodeling Tips For Homes In Scottsdale Arizona

There is no denying the fact that making the decision to install a pool in your backyard is a serious investment in time, resources and money. Due to this, any homeowner should carefully consider a few important elements when considering backyard pool ideas; design, safety and maintenance. When you look at each one individually it might not seem to be that big of a deal, but trying to infuse all three into your decision making process is the trick that most homeowners have.

To help you with this major decision, here are a few tips to consider when you’re looking for the best backyard pool ideas in Scottsdale.

Tip #1 – Design of the Pool

Here is a quick question for you – why do you want to install a pool in the first place? Believe it or not, many Phoenix metro homeowners simple forget to consider this critical question when they are looking to add a pool. It might seem to be common sense however thinking about ‘why’ you want to install the pool will often help guide you into the design features you want to see included. Here are a few examples:

• Are you looking to add a pool for exercise? If so, you’ll want to ensure that you have a pool that has a longer shape for swimming laps. It’s also important for you to have a design that provides access into and out of the pool on both sides. This is also important for safety as well – but we’ll get into that a bit later.


• Are you looking to add a pool for recreation? If this is the primary reason, then you might want to include a deeper end so people can safely ‘jump’ into the pool.


• Are you looking to add a pool for relaxation? If relaxation is the primary attribute, then consider designing a pool with a walk-in entrance; where you can have custom-designed lounge seats integrated into a shallow section where you can relax in the comfort of the pool.  

Tip #2 – Safety of the Pool

Another area you need to consider is the safety of everybody that will enter your backyard. As a homeowner, you are responsible for the events that happen on your property. This is why integrating pool safety is a critical step during the planning stage. Here are a few things to consider:

• Do you have children? If so, you need to design a pool or swimming area that is child friendly. Some things to consider in this area include specific design features such as rounded corners on the pool ledges, easy access in and out of the pool, designated shallow and deep ends, slip-resistant pool areas and possibly padded areas near pool entrance and exit.


• Do you have pets? Another important element to consider is the safety of pets. Many dogs love to use the pool as their private play zone or drinking fountain. Consider this – including what type of pets you have when thinking about your pool design.

Tip #3 – Maintenance of the Pool

The third step that any home owner needs to consider into any backyard pool ideas is maintenance. In this area, you need to understand how different pools are best maintained. Always speak with a professional pool company about the different types of pools – including chlorinated, salt-water, natural pools and so on; and the specific maintenance they require.

When you factor all three of these remodeling tips, you’ll quickly discover that many backyard pool ideas you might have are simply not practical for your individual situation. Always take the time to research and consider each of these important steps when you’re thinking about adding any swimming feature in your backyard.

When you’re ready to tackle that backyard pool remodeling job, give Peak One Builders a call at (480) 378-0611

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Is it time to make an upgrade to your Scottsdale swimming pool? Call Peak One Builders today at (480) 378-0611.

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