Building a custom home is a big and exciting decision! But we know that the decision to build a custom home isn’t one that is made without a lot of thought and consideration. You want to go into this with all your ducks in a row and Fine Point Cedar Homes wants to help you along the entire journey, from start to finish!

We’ve come up with a list of things you should consider before you build your dream home.

 Hire the Right People 

There are many home building companies out there, but they're not all cut from the same cloth. Do your research, get information sent to you or download it so you can read it at home. And don't forget to get recommendations and look at their work. 

Doug and Barb of Fine Point Cedar Homes have been building homes in Western Canada for 23 years and have been awarded as one of Lindal's Top 10 Dealers Worldwide since 2006 – Top Lindal Dealer Worldwide 2016 and #1 in Canada 2017/2018/2019/2021!

Choosing to work with Barb and Doug with our Project Management Services is a decision that we know you won't regret! Check out why you should build with Fine Point Cedar Homes. We will help you design your home, walk your property site, and recommend quality and reliable builders!

 Green Thinking 

Not only does building green help the environment, but it helps your wallet as well! Make sure that you maximize energy-efficiency in the design of your new home. Building and thinking green doesn't have to be expensive, it just mean using energy, water, and building materials efficiently! For example, building your home south-facing will not only maximize sunlight, but also utilize the sunlight to help heat your house.

Fine Point Cedar Homes has great 'Going Green' program that you should look into!

While we hope that this custom home is your forever home, things and plans can change and know that not everything is permanent. So consider building with resale in mind.  If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that we really cannot predict when circumstances can quickly change.

Don't choose features or options that price you out of the neighborhood or that are a little too eccentric. If there is a possibility that you have to sell, these are features that you may have to change in order to sell and can cost you down the road.

 Think About Your Lifestyle

This is so important and it is often times overlooked! The way you and your family live your life should be a very important consideration when building your custom home. 

If you have kids, you want to be near schools. If you like to go on walks, you want your home to be near trails and parks, so your home shouldn't be in a very new neighborhood, where there may not be many sidewalks or trails.

Also, think about your hobbies and likes. If you are a big fan of cooking or baking, you'll want to consider that into your building plans. 

 Know Your Numbers

This one may seem obvious, but there can be unforeseen events and costs as the building of your house becomes underway. 

Run your numbers, see if you can afford to build now or if you need to wait to save up. Take advantage of the home building tools that are available and see how much what you want and need will cost. Ensure that the numbers include finds for the down payment, tax benefits, slush funds, and the costs of construction. See how much it costs to build a Lindal

Customers often ask, "What is the advantage in designing with your Lindal Architects?" 

Designing through us, your experienced local Lindal Dealers, is a fluid and team effort. The refined expertise of our Lindal Architects use the organic principles of harmony, sustainability, and integration with nature. Our Architects know the quality and strength of the Lindal Building System, our signature Post and Beam structure; they know the pricing details and design together, with our customers, in a 3D format until you are FULLY SATISFIED.  

Starting with the style and size the customer wants, that will also work within the clients budget, together with the Engineering team, to incorporate the Geographical Data, and our LEEDS Energy Advisor, our Lindal customers have a PLAN they love, that works with their BUDGET!

Our team takes the time to plan your home in harmony with your VIEWS, while meeting all CODE requirements. Our customers can VISUALIZE their home in our 3D drawings before a shovel even meets the ground! And best of all, all the architect costs are included in your Lindal materials package, which is credited on your Purchase and Sales Agreement with our dealership!

A Collaborative and Team Effort - From Design to Engineering to Supply to Construction.  We will give you full construction options!

Can you work with a local architect and bring the plans to us you ask? Yes absolutely! We can work with a local architect of your choosing, with their signed release, in coordination with our Lindal team of our architects, drafting teams and engineers. 

*your local architect's charges to you are not a part of the credit we provide*

In one of life's largest investments, we can provide full guaranteed pricing, full designing, triple grade A building materials backed by our unique LIFETIME STRUCTURAL WARRANTY. Why settle for less? 

Your Designing Process can start today! Click here for more information.