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What Is The Paudel Homes PDH-DES Difference?

We’ll implement our proprietary “PDH Development Execution System” during the Design Phase, to target your pre-determined budget parameters. This way, you’ll be informed, and able to avoid construction delays due to budget overruns. During the Construction Stage, the GC, Analyst & Builder will continue to oversee your project and will be readily available. There’s never any finger-pointing. You’ll find helpful updates regarding milestones and onsite appointments with the WACC Analyst, Developer and Builder. Your Portal is the place to follow what’s happening now and what’s happening next!

How Do You Benefit By Choosing Paudel Homes?

You’ll enjoy having confidence and peace of mind, about your decisions, and about the next steps in your home building experience.

How Do We Get Started?

We start by hearing from you about the vision you have for your new home. We’ll also discuss the approximate size of your home and projected cost range. This way we’ll be in step with the financial requirements that you have in mind.

What Is The Project Timeline?

Initial design to detailed drawings usually requires anywhere from 4-6 months depending on the information gained from the initial pre-development stage, and the complexity of the project. Construction usually takes about 12-18 months, but we can fast-track the project depending on your timetable.

What About Pricing, Fees, And Draws?

Our fees are based on project scope, rather than square footage. We typically fit into the median range, when compared to other quality builders. Payments are commensurate with services. Architectural fees are typically payable in 3 installments. Construction requires a 10% deposit when the contract is signed. Most of our construction contracts are fixed fee. There are usually 10 -12 draws over the build period. We may consider a cost-plus agreement when the scope of the project is more extensive.

What Is The Free PDH-DES Custom Home Planning Meeting?

We’ll want to hear about your ideas, and then, based on the information you share, we’ll examine how to best utilize the space on your lot. The survey will be required to confirm ownership of the property, and the placement of your new home. Your planning meeting will provide you with enough information to prepare a rough budget. We’ll help you determine the overall feasibility of your project.

Pre-development for the foundation of your choice.
Outline what’s involved in building a contemporary post & beam, timber frame, or traditional truss-roof.
Provide the information you need to start planning the exterior look and interior layout of your new custom home.
Review your printed Architectural or Structural plans.
Discuss the structural materials that will give you the best results, based on your personal preferences, your location, and your budget.

When you work with us, the next step is to set a realistic budget. Then we’ll create and finalize your concept design.

What Happens During The 2nd Meeting?

Most Ideas can come from your dreams. They may come from your current house, or you may want to expand on something you saw online. The Architect will be scheduled to verify following:

Concept Floor Plan.
Plot Plan.
Elevations (No dimensions or notes).
Preliminary Site Plan if available.
50% of the Architectural design fee is due.

What’s The Advantage Of The Online Visualizers?

While the Architect is working on your dream home, you can use our online Visualizers to design and pick materials, before you spend any money. We have a wide selection of Counter-tops, Tiles, and Back-splash materials, along with a huge photo Gallery . We’ll work with you to finalize the details on the style and size of your custom home.

How Can I Bring My Own Contractors?

Absolutely as long as Meets the industry standard.

How Can I supply My Own Materials to Paudel Home to build my Home?

Anything You Have bring it on.

When Can I See The Floor Plans? 3rd Meeting

Floor Plans and Elevations with Dimensions
Foundation Plot Plan with Dimensions
MEP Plans (Rough)
Preliminary Site Plans
Architectural fee balance due

What Happens Next? 4th Meeting

The Architect will deliver your final plans. Now it’s time to setup your escrow account and your reserve fund so we can start building your new home.

Finalize All Engineering plans GSA-MEP
Select Materials & Design MRPL
Final Plans (minor changes expected)
Pre-Development balance due
Escrow / Construction Reserve fund

What Is A Construction Reserve Fund?

Construction Escrow Services are used when a lender or Homeowner finances a construction project. The title company oversees the disbursement of all construction payouts. Having the title company administer this process ensures that no mechanic’s liens are recorded against the real estate as a result of the work performed on the property. The Title Company usually does not administer a construction escrow when there’s no lender involved.

Why Do I Need A Construction Escrow Account?

Construction Escrow Services protect both the lender and the owner during the construction of the project to make sure that payment is made properly.

What Is A Paudel Homes Construction Package Assessment?

The Construction package assessment provides key information about often overlooked costs involved in developing your project. The WACC Analyst will prepare the construction package assessment during your PDH-DES Custom Home Planning Meeting.

Are There Any Hidden Costs (I.E. Transportation, Drawing Plans, Change Orders)?

No, there are no hidden costs. All costs for transportation/material delivery, drawing plans, structural and services design etc. are included in the package cost. However, if you alter the drawings, or move walls, change materials selections then change order will be needed. ($950-$9,550 per change order to execute the work order)

What Are The Payment Terms?

Payment terms are linked to construction progress.

On signing of contract (as advance) : 10% (Recoverable in next four stage of payment)
Upon Set-up Construction Fence, Form, T-pole : 10% – 2.5*%
Upon completion of Rough Plinth & Plumb : 10% – 2.5*%
Upon completion of Slab: 10% – 2.5*%
Upon completion of Framing : 10% – 2.5*%
Upon Completion of EXT D-W-R-Mason: 15%
Upon Completion of INT W-C-T: 15%
Upon Completion of MEP & Flooring Work: 15%
Upon Completion of Landscape & Painting: 10%
On Possession : 5 % *Recovery against advance

What Does Our One Year Home Warranty Cover?

Construction defects like leakages.
Wires will be changed if damaged (except when due to overload).
Bathroom taps, flush valves and sanitary ware will be repaired where dripping.
Plumbing Leakages due to incidental construction faults will be corrected.
Door Handles that do not operate properly will be repaired or replaced.
Defective door frames/doors will be replaced.
Defective window bearings will be replaced.
Warranties as offered by a material/fitting manufacturing company shall be back to back transferred into the customer’s name.

Note: Normal wear and tear due to usage is excluded from the one year Home warranty.

What Are The Customer’s Responsibilities?

Set up Water and Electricity: Single point water and electricity supply to be provided at Plot.
Apply for statutory approvals/Building Permit / CO (if not included in PDH-DES deliverables).

How Does our PDH-DES system Maintain Quality Control During Construction?

Quality control is overseen internally by our in-house team.

“I Live Out Of Town… Can You Still Build My Home?”

Yes. Although staying closely involved is clearly easier when you live in town, you can manage your project remotely with our PDH-DES Turnkey online construction services. Once your floor plan has been designed, the only decisions left to make are your colors, fixtures, materials and finishes. Plan to visit the construction site from time to time.

“Why Can’t You Just Give Me A Cost Per Sq Ft Estimate?”

Land value is determined by Pre-Development however Home construction cost will be determined by inner and outer space finishes. Once your lot is fully vetted, then we’ll have the cost and zoning data. Your choices for finishes and fixtures will play a role, along with the pricing for the flooring, tile, cabinetry and other items that you choose or you provide.

Costly, Commonly-Made Mistakes To Avoid!

The PDH-DES system has been proven over many years of Builds & Renovations. It can provide a faster and more cost-effective result than any other alternative. Our customers have avoided many of the pitfalls that can occur when building a custom home. By working with Paudel Homes, you can avoid such common mistakes as:

Being unfamiliar with the Survey, Zoning and local Ordinances
Combining development and home construction costs
Incorrectly calculating actual square foot equivalents
Using simplistic per-square-foot estimates for budgeting
Underestimating allowances for finishes
Relying on rough estimates that are not based on construction drawings
Being unfamiliar with project Developmental Costs
Making structural changes after the project has started
Hiring the wrong builder

Why Should We Hire You?

First of all, don’t feel overwhelmed by the process. We’re going to start by outlining your qualifications to the home-ownership requirements. Are you qualified to hire us ? Brainstorming how these qualifications play out in real construction life, and then assessing what makes you stand out. Ownership of the land is Just the 20% of your dream home. Once you outline the means and resources and your dedication to built only then our Advisory council will consider your proposal.

How Much Will My Home Renovation Labor Cost?

The whine of power saws on your new addition or remodeling project can be the exciting sound of your dreams taking shape. Major construction projects can be scary and expensive. But doing homework on the front end can help you develop a firm budget, a clear vision, and a more fruitful relationship with your contractors. It might also lessen the fear factor. Start with the biggest, broadest question: What do you hope to accomplish with your project, and how much do you want to spend? Your contractors can help you work your way to the smaller questions about specifics, like materials and other details. That kind of strategic planning should bring more clarity to the project, and this can be a valuable asset to you.

Size and Complexity of the Addition or Remodel

Cost factors like the size of a porch, or an extra room are easy to identify. But the nature of each project carries levels of complexity that might not be immediately apparent. Early on, you’ll want to get a handle on how many general contractors, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and decorators you’ll need to complete your project. You’ll also want to consider the cost of permits and inspections. Then, budget some extra cushion for the unexpected. Here are couple of example: Perhaps you have an older home, and when your contractors tear up your carpet, they discover structural problems with the flooring. Maybe the plumbers find old pipes that need to be replaced. Hope for the best, but plan for a bit of the worst.

What Do I Need To Know To Set The Renovation Budget?

We’re careful with the budget because every penny counts! When prospective Clients talk to us, they tell us that one of the things that worries them the most, is the thought of making an agreement to build a home for a certain price, and then getting surprised later when they learn that the price has increased significantly without any notice.

Here are some things that you can do to reduce your risk of running into this problem:

Do your research at the beginning. Get information from your prospective contractor about all of the details, including materials and labor. This way, you’ll know what to expect, before you sign the contract for your project.
Match your taste with your budget. Make a list of the materials that you’re going to use and price them. Material prices vary greatly depending on what you buy, what’s in stock, what has to be special ordered, and what has to be custom-made.
Make as few changes as possible to the project that you contract to build.
Make sure that you have a highly detailed contract that includes information on materials and finishes.
Never leave open or undecided items in the project. We make sure to cover every detail with our Clients. We explain the process and provide details about the costs, the project and the things that might come up. Here’s an example: no one knows for sure about what’s behind the walls until the demolition is done.
Resist the temptation to hire different people to handle different parts of your project. Have one contractor take responsibility for your project, and get one price for everything from start to finish, including the final C/O and cleanup.
Hire the right people. When you arrange for a contractor to look at your project, be prepared to ask some important technical questions about the job. If the contractor is unable to give you answers on the spot, then do not hire them. Many people pretend to be construction specialists, but very few are.
Never sign a contract unless and until you read it and fully understand every part of it. We always go over all of the details with our Clients, before they sign. This prevents misunderstandings and surprises at the end of the project. Promises always sound good, but it’s always best to get everything in writing.
Always have the contractor provide an Item Finish Schedule (Includes items like trim model, trim size, paint color, paint finish, light fixtures, door models, vanity sizes, counter specs, plumbing fixture finishes, floor finishes, shower doors, tile, tile layout, payment schedule and time schedule.)