When you’re thinking about settling into your very own dream home, you might be wondering if it’s worth the hassle of building. While buying a pre-existing home can be convenient – and might be the right choice for you – building a custom home opens the door for endless opportunities and personalization.
Whether you’re seeking the perfect floorplan, specific features, or an energy-efficient design, a custom build can shape every corner of your new living space.
As a team of experienced home building professionals, we’ll explore the top benefits of building a custom home, from personalized style to sustainable features. Discover why homeowners are choosing to go custom to achieve a home that’s uniquely theirs.
What is a custom home?
A custom home is tailored to the owner’s specifications from the ground up. Unlike pre-built homes (also called spec homes), a custom home starts with a clean slate. Our team will collaborate with you to create a custom plan that meets both your budget and your design specifications. This approach provides complete control over the materials, layout, and features, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable building process as well as a truly unique living experience.
10 benefits of building a custom home
You might be wondering: why start from scratch when I can just work on an existing building? Well, here’s a few reasons a custom home might be for you:
1. Personalized Style
Building a custom home means your personality shines through every room. From the color scheme to the architectural details, you choose elements that resonate with your taste.
Our team partners with you throughout your building experience to bring your visions to life through plan design, material selections, and a stress-free building experience.
2. Location
One of the most significant advantages of building a custom home is the freedom to pick the ideal location for you and your family. Whether you want to be near nature, close to work, or part of a specific community, the choice is yours.
We offer lot availability as well as partnering with local agents to help find the location best suited for your specific needs.
3. Custom Floor Plan
Whether you need an open-concept design, extra bedrooms, or a unique layout to support your hobbies and lifestyle, custom homes offer limitless options for floor plans.
4. Budget Control
Budget control can easily get out of hand without proper care and understanding. We will guide you through your plan design and material selections, to ensure you have a complete and realistic understanding of what specifications align with your budget. This ensures your resources are prioritized to the features that matter most to you – and are scaled back in areas that don’t.
5. Quality in Construction
With a custom builder, you can rest in your home knowing the materials and craftsmanship used in the construction of your home are of the highest quality, resulting in a home that’s built to last and exceeds your standards.
Throughout our years of experience in the field, we have developed a team of highly trained subcontractors who are as attentive to the details of your home as we are. Working in tandem together, we ensure that each phase is completed with the highest standard of quality and workmanship.
6. Home Efficiency
Custom homes provide the perfect opportunity to incorporate efficiency into your home design, such as energy-efficient appliances, windows, insulation.
Using our product knowledge and experienced sub contractors, we will help you to think ahead. Items such as improved HVAC equipment, insulation and windows will reduce heating and cooling costs, while efficient plumbing fixtures will save on your water bill.
7. Multi-Generational Spaces
Your custom home can be designed to accommodate for multiple generations under the same roof with ease.
Planning on having your parents live with you? Think your college-age student might want to commute from home rather than pay for an exorbitant apartment? Whether you’re envisioning an attached in-law suite or entirely separate living areas, a custom home can be crafted to suit your family’s needs exactly.
8. Aging in Place
Thinking long-term for your next home? Custom homes can be tailored with accessibility in mind, incorporating features like wider doorways, step-free entrances, and accessible bathrooms to ensure comfort as you age.
9. New Products
Modern living calls for smart home solutions, and building custom means you can seamlessly integrate the latest tech—from automated lighting and security systems to advanced climate control.
10. Customer Experience
Working with a custom home builder provides a unique, personalized experience to you. Not only will you get to know your builder, but you’ll have a direct line of communication with the people on-site.
Our customers love the full transparency that comes with our partnership! We ensure that there are never any surprises for a home’s expenses, and pride ourselves in directly handling any on-site issues that can arise during construction. Our clients aren’t just customers – they’re creative partners in our homebuilding process.
Interested in building a custom home in St. Tammany Parish?
Designing a custom home is a journey that leads to a rewarding result—a home that’s uniquely yours in every sense. From the first draft of your floor plan to the final detail, embrace the freedom and creativity that comes with building a custom home tailored to your lifestyle and future.
With its vibrant community, scenic views, and thriving local culture, St. Tammany Parish is a perfect candidate for your new home. If you’re ready to turn your dream home into a reality, contact Hurley Homes today. Our elite custom homes can be found across St. Tammany Parish, from Covington to Mandeville and beyond. We also offer build-to-suit, assisting you in finding the perfect land for your new home.
