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 by Donna Jacobs

Building in the Rockies Can Be Expensive

There is no doubt that the Rocky Mountains is truly a beautiful place to live in, especially in the chilly winter months. Wherever you look, you would be able to see the white snow enveloping everything in hindsight. Imagine waking up to such a beautiful scenery. When thinking about all this, you might be planning to build up a holiday home in Vail Colorado. This would seem like the ultimate getaway for you, your friends, as well as your family members. But the problem arises if you would like to construct a house there as opposed to just purchasing or renting a ready-made home. This is because the Rocky Mountains, like the name suggests, are basically mountainous areas. In such steep locations, a lot of problems can arise when constructing a custom home.

So when planning your new home construction in the Rocky Mountains, four main areas have been identified as problems. These are as follows:

1-Home Building Site
The first problem which is faced by custom home builders is the site in which the house will be constructed. This is because while the overall slope might be a major challenge, you will need to think about the angle of slope as well. This is because the steeper the slope, the more difficult it will be to construct the home and the driveway. In addition, it can also be quite a challenge to get all the raw materials and construction equipment to the site as well. Compared to a flat land, even the amount of time needed to complete the project will take longer. Besides all this, if your land is surrounded or covered by trees, then it will add more to your problems. This is because these trees will have to be cut by hand. Other than that, the boulders and trees would have to be hauled away which would require the assistance of expert and highly skilled operators.

2-Geology
The next problem which will arise is geology. This is because these hilly areas are mostly made up of rock. So even if your building company is quite experienced and knowledgeable in what they will have to do, there will always remain some uncertainty as to how they will dig up the rocks from the foundation. This is because of even if a slight mistake has been made, then it can lead to it being blasted out or the foundation of your home will have to be raised to a higher level.

3-Foundation
When Trinity builders will be starting your project, the foundation will need to be made very strong. In this way, it will secure your house from sliding off. Therefore, with the help of expert builders, your house will be designed by engineering experts. They will be making sure that your house will have a strong base of foundation which will help offset the power of gravity and hostile weather conditions at high elevation.

4-Technology
Lastly, the technology which will be used in construction of your home will also be an issue. This is because in the hilly areas, all the high-tech equipment will not be applicable. In some of the cases, you might see that the basic equipment will have to be used.

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 by Ryan Dunn

4 Tips for Choosing Your New Home Builder

Choosing the right builder for your new home is a big task. They’re going to be in charge of a major construction project for you – and that’s a big undertaking. The builder you select needs to have all the tools necessary to build you a home that will last.

Finding your builder probably won’t be a one-day process. It’s going to take careful research to find the right team who will help build your dream home. But how do you know you’ve picked the right one?

Well, there are a lot good qualities to look out for when doing your research. In fact, choosing a builder is a lot like choosing a contractor, or anyone else who will be working on your home.

Here are just a few ways you know that you’ve found the right builder:

They Hire the Right Team

When you build a house, you’re bringing together all these different pieces and fitting them together like a puzzle.

The right builders finds the right pieces to make that happen. They choose the best electricians, plumbers, welders, and contractors to make your home safe and strong. The sub trades they choose have a direct effect on the quality of the finished product.

Most builders who have been in business for a while will have a good Rolodex of subtrades to choose from. They’ll likely have formed positive working relationships with them in the past, and will be able to vouch for the quality of their work.

They Talk, and They Listen

The most important thing you can do in any project, whether it’s a full build, or a small renovation is to communicate with your team.

Good builders will keep the lines of communication wide open and transparent. You want to know if there are delays in the project, and why. A good builder will tell you these things – and how they plan to fix them.

They also work directly with you to set out clear expectations for the project. One of the biggest hurdles to a positive working relationship between a builder and their customer is unmet, or unrealistic expectations.

The good builders will walk through the entire process with you, and give you the right advice when it comes to what you want, and what’s possible with the budget you’ve provided.

They Chase Outside Certification

Each builder has their own set of standards when it comes to construction – but the truly great ones will qualify for third party certifications that let you know that their homes are built right.

 

They Don’t Hand You the Keys and Run

Once you’ve got your keys, you don’t want your builder to disappear into the night. This goes back to strong communication between you and your builder. Good builders will follow up with you once you’ve got the keys, and make sure you’re satisfied with your new build.

Before you select your builder – make sure they provide you with a clearly defined warranty program. We hate to hear when things go wrong, but no builder is perfect. However, you want someone who will stand behind their work.

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 by Ryan Dunn

Dunn Builders Best in Vail

Dunn Builders is proud to bring over 20 years of experience and quality to every project we undertake. Although we have grown over the years, our mission has remained the same — to build quality homes that exceed the expectations of our clients.

Our entire team stands by this mission, and by the timeless business principles of quality, efficiency and integrity in all that we do. Our unique experience is what allows us to provide an unmatched level of operational and project excellence on all of our custom home projects, always embracing the values of accountability and reliability.

We are different in how we align our interests with our clients every step of the way, working tirelessly to realize your vision and make the process straightforward and worry-free. Most importantly, at Dunn Builders we view your project as a reflection upon ourselves and our business. We apply this approach to our work every day, taking great pride in our ability to deliver exceptional results and customer experiences. The final product is one that is built to stand the test of time and that will delight and impress family and visitors alike for generations to come.

It is this process of creating exceptional and distinctive homes that inspires us every day. We invest ourselves deeply in the process of building the most important place on earth, home. We take great pride and are very passionate in this undertaking. We look forward to showing you why for over 20 years families in the Vail Valley have chosen Dunn Builders to build their legacies.

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