10 New Construction Home Build Regrets and How to Avoid Them!

That was educational thank you!

I am a finish contractor and I am not sure if your aware and say this generalization because I am in a different state ? Who ever provides the contractor licenses be it state or local there is a complaint process! The issue with the shoe print , and garage door framing interfering with the doors is a big no no the contractor was obligated to catch and get approval for! Creating his own change order is something we are never allowed to do in CA and all change orders requires both the contractor and customer signatures! You can file a complaint requesting a fix at their expenses in some cases you go after their bond co to pay ! The builder had to know it interfered design wise!   You heard the old adage “ the squeaky wheel gets the gease “? We’ll start squeaking ! Don’t roll over ! Make this guy become a better contractor or hit the road!

Great content and advice! Thanks a lot💪

You guys don’t know certain things but you contractor should! Stain Concrete Floors are the last thing you do! And if your trades come in and spray the floor , step in it , ect, you are owed ! You did not pay for that! That is why I carry a bond! Go after this guy or else he keeps screwing ppl over! Get an attorney and / or file a complaint on his license!

Good information. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing.

I agree with the tips you provide. I regret getting smalll hallways and hallways that combine in the living space. I also regret not getting a private foyer and his and her separate closet. I wish I would have added in the cost of structural changes and pre-wire and pre-pump. We had a semi-custom home with Beazer and it was a horrible experience. I pray that I get to do a custom home but I will be looking for the right builder. Until then I'm thankful for my new home. Thanks for another great video.

Thanks! Good video and information today. Thanks for info about those shower doors. We have our blue box walk through in 2 d. My husband is a car guy and recommends you replace the garage door opener with a wall mount Screw drive door opener. It also lifts the door higher to the ceiling. You might be able to drive a truck into that garage. This was on his wish list because he plans to have a car lift in the garage. We both enjoy your house videos. Did you get the railing for the back porch yet?

Great tips. Thank you. Another regret I found: My builder recommended closet doors that open into the room. They look awesome! But now I can't fit a queen sized bed in the spot I had planned bc the doors open too wide. I will probably change them to bypass doors. Bummer because they are beautiful, but not practical in that sized room.

footprints in the stained concrete is crazy 🤦🏿‍♂ i mean you expect a few cracks and imperfections but man... oh, btw can you tell me the make/model front entry door?

I thought you said you were there every day. Should not have been these many issues, must have been communications issues. Thanks for the video, a lot of great suggestions.

What builder did you use? Im in SA & want to avoid it.

Thanks for sharing these insights from your build. I’m not sure if this was your first custom home built or not, but If it was dont be too hard on yourselves. This was your first time doing something like this and y’all are still very much blessed to have a beautiful home in a safe environment. 🫶🏽