You have decided to build a new home! You are probably thinking, “What do I do now?” We at Sound Construction OBX are here to help you through the process.
Step 1: Find a lot that suits your needs. Do you want to be on the oceanfront, soundfront, canal front, in a wooded area, or in an established subdivision? Location, Location, Location…this is one of the most important decisions for you. Fortunately, for you we have an established in-house real estate firm – O’Neal and Associates – that can assist you with your lot purchase!
Step 2: Decide what kind of home you want to build. We specialize in custom homes which allows you to pick the right house plan for you. Things to consider are square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, reversed plans, ranch style or multilevel, number of windows, etc. Plans can be found online, and we have access to licensed draftsmen and architecture firms that can help you with creating the perfect home plan. We will work closely with you to make adjustments and fine tune the plan to get the home you want – from the bottom up.
Step 3: Get required permits and lot evaluations. We, as your contractor, will contact the appropriate agencies to get this ball rolling. A surveyor will need to do a survey and site plan showing where your house, driveway, and septic will be located on your lot. The Dare County Water Department issues the water permit, Dare County Environmental Health issues the septic permit, and Dare County Planning Department will issue the building permit.
Step 4: Get your lot ready for building. Sound Construction OBX will put you in contact with the appropriate company to clear your lot of trees (only those necessary for building!) and shrubbery. Fill dirt is then delivered to your lot. Dare County Environmental Health determines the amount of fill needed for your septic.
Step 5: Let the building begin! After a lot of work and required inspections, we are ready to stick the pilings (most houses on Hatteras Island are on pilings). Once the pilings are in the ground, the walls start going up! Now, all the fun begins…picking out siding (cedar shakes, Smart siding), selecting roof shingle color and paint colors, choosing styles of kitchen and bath cabinet, etc.
Don’t be overwhelmed! Never worry…Sound Construction is with you during the whole process. Our skilled team and office staff are here to guide you along the way! Contact us today to get started on your dream home.