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Building a Home in Utah? The Top 5 Home Builders you Need to Consider

Written by Posted On Monday, 09 May 2016 15:56

For reasons ranging from low crime rates, to scenery and recreation, to educational and financial opportunities, one of the best states to own a home within the United States is Utah. And as a resident of this state, there are a number of reasons for not only owning a home but building one. These include getting exactly the house that you are looking for, and having a house constructed that is going to be more energy efficient than existing homes. A brand new home is going to be constructed with fewer toxic building materials than existing homes as well. And this environmentally friendly home is also going to be worth a good deal more if and when you eventually decide to sell it. And since the end of the Great Recession and the construction industry slump, Utah has consistently been a leader among western states in the construction of private residences. So. All this land? Lots of contractors? It sure sounds like a buyer's market in terms of having a home built as opposed to buying an existing one.

But Before You Build.....
While this is a great time to build a home in Utah, and the state doesn't lack for contractors, as in any industry, some are better than others. So how can you tell that you've placed yourself in the hands of a good one? Look for one that can provide references, one who doesn't take on too many projects at the same time, and one who is willing to sit down with you face to face to discuss your project with you. Look for a contractor who is not only proud of their company's work, but visit some of those past and current projects to see for yourself what their work is like. And while no one likes to address the dirty topic of money, it's important that you do so before fully committing to a home building project. Make sure that the contractor fully understands what you can afford to pay in total before sealing any deal. And red flags for you, potential home builder, should be a contractor who requires payment before a project is completed, or a contractor who doesn't seem to feel that a signed contract is necessary before beginning work. So keeping this in mind, let's take a look at some of Utah's best contractors.

 

Holmes Homes
This award winning
Utah home builder is also one of the state's oldest family-owned contractors, having been in business for more than a hundred and twenty years.

 

Edge Homes
Edge Homes works with over
30 communities along the Wasatch front, so you are sure to find the perfect home with them. They also have dozens of floor plans that you can choose from.

 

Ivory Homes
One of the state's
largest building contractors, this contractor has sixty offices, spread across eight counties.

Candlelight Homes
Another one of
Utah’s premier home builders is Candlelight Homes. Their highest priority is your satisfaction whether you are looking for a traditional home or a condo.

Liberty Homes
And finally there is Liberty Homes.
Liberty Homes will help you get into a place at an affordable price whether it would be your dream home or if you are looking for a quick move-in ready home.


Potential custom-built homeowners should keep in mind that there are some complications with home building not found with buying a pre-existing house. There can sometimes be delays in project completion, for example, caused by weather and supply problems. And because hidden and unforeseen costs can sometimes emerge in home building, potential home building clients should make sure in advance that they have the financial flexibility to absorb these costs. But for buyers with patience and firm financial grounding, home building in Utah can provide the home of your dreams, and a generational legacy.

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Lizzie Weakley

 About the Author: Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. She went to college at The Ohio State University where she studied communications. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and long walks in the park with her 3-year-old husky Snowball.

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