If you fancy a pretty huge project this year, one thing you can think about doing is building your own house. Yes, it sounds crazy but we’re totally serious and it is something which will be a project for the whole family to enjoy and benefit from. If you fancy buying a plot of land to build a home on, here’s how you need to prepare it. builf your own
Level the land
If there are any stray plants or signs of buildings still on your plot of land you will want to make sure that you level it all and make sure that there is a clear space for you to work with. You are best off hiring someone with a digger for this job because it will take too long to try and do it manually yourself.
Check drainage
Whenever you look at living somewhere new it is important that you take a bit of time to look at the local area and assess the type of terrain and also the risk of flooding. No one wants to end up in a flood zone but it can happen so is worth looking into. Make sure you also check the drainage around the area because this will have an effect on your home in the future.
Remove hazardous waste
Although it is fairly unlikely that you will come across a pile of waste on the land which requires professional hazardous waste disposal, it is something which can happen and therefore something to be a little bit cautious about. Make sure you double, triple check that everything is in order for the biggest chance of success.
Lay a great foundation
The foundation of your home is a big deal and it will be the biggest and most important job you will have to do once you have a plot of land to work with. Make sure that you measure the right size for your foundations and bear in mind that you will also want a space outside to use as a garden once you live here. The foundation can either be plugged deep into the ground with concrete, or if you are in a high flood risk area you might want to build raised foundations to ensure that if water does run through that it will pass under the house rather than through it. Take your time to make the decision and choose be materials you will use for the project.
Get building!
Now the land is ready for action all there is left to do is enjoy your new piece of land and build your home into it! You could do with hiring an architect to help you design your perfect house and make sure you do some serious research on products to find the best prices for your home. The next year or so will be filled with excitement and anticipation as you build your home together with the people you love!
