We're on the cusp of our new build!

15 years ago

Hello everyone. I've been lurking here and at the kitchen forum for a couple of months in preparation for our new build in Maryland. We've got the property, we have the plans completed, and we've been waiting on our county offices to approve everything. We've had the property for over a year and our architectural plans for about that long, and we started the permit process in August. We have no idea what is taking them so long. We FINALLY got the grading permits about 10 days ago, and our building permits are due "any day now."

We are building a new house on a lot next to where my parents are building. We're both using the same custom builder, so at least we have company in our upcoming excitement, frustration, and nervousness.

Both houses are two story (plus basements) with garages and range around 5000sf. My parents' house is a pretty standard colonial, ours is more like a colonial / craftsman, I think. We drew our plans from scratch and an architect refined them. My parents bought a plan off the internet and the same architect modified it for them.

We're already having kitchen cabinet anxieties and flooring choice qualms. Oh, and picking the exterior stone & siding is also giving us heartburn. Guess we should get used to that, huh?

Can't wait for the day we break ground and I can start posting in the "It's MONTH, how's your build progressing?" thread!

Thanks for listening.

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mklee01
15 years ago
I thought that I'd share in your excitement. My husband and I are at almost the exact same point with our new build as you are. I just drove by our lot. The existing house was demo'd 2 days ago and they started grading today. We bought our lot a year ago and have been in the permitting process since October.... Seems like an eternity doesn't it? I am so excited to begin work. So here's a great big hooray for projects getting under way. Good luck with your new build!
flgargoyle
15 years ago
I'm getting to the same point myself! We should be moving earth around soon, but need to build a barn before the house, so I expect to start on the house itself this summer. As 'host' of 'How is your build progressing?' I can't wait to see your projects! Remember to take lots of pictures.
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dyno
15 years ago
We saved ourselves ulcers and hired an interior designer to consult on color choices, materials including tiles and floors. It was a lady at the local Benjamin Moore store.

Lots 50' x 120' are $800k here so she was all we could afford. lol
ImaCurvyGrrl
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the welcome and the good wishes. We've got cameras charged and a request in to the builder to let us know when they plan to break ground so we can be there to record the glorious day! :) (And yes, it's taking FOREVER to get started!)

I'm looking forward to watching your projects, too. Fingers crossed for you both that everything goes smoooooothly!
buckheadhillbilly
15 years ago
Welcome, all! I was in your shoes a year ago, and I couln't wait to break ground. Keep us all posted on your progress!
mythreesonsnc
15 years ago
Welcome --- hope it happens soon for you, I think spring is a great time to get started! We had a long wait as well and every month I was reading and waiting and reading and waiting, and finally in August we got started.

Look forward to seeing you in the "how is your build progressing" thread!
ImaCurvyGrrl
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you thank you! We just can't wait...!