First and foremost, keep in mind that there is no terrible time of year to start building in SC. The best time to start is when you are ready for a new home. We are so grateful to be able to build year-round here.
Now, if you are building in the northern USA, winters can be a no-go for construction. The ground freezes and there’s so much snow and ice that work essentially has to come to a halt for months.
In the summertime in the southern US, it does get hot. But that doesn’t usually stop anything. The main issues would be storms or hurricanes passing through. But in most cases, that would only slow things down a few days.
Spring and early fall are great times to start building in South Carolina, weather-wise. Mild temperatures make things a little easier. Spring is a very popular time to break ground on a new home build. Fall is less popular but just as good a time of year as spring to start building, and the cost of materials might be somewhat lower then.
But material costs are affected by a lot of things: supply and demand, world events, shipping costs, etc… And without a crystal ball, there’s no way to know for sure when the exact right time for buying any specific materials might be. So we don’t advise our clients to get too hung up on the exact time to start building their dream home.
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What Time of Year Should You Start Building Your Custom House in South Carolina?
The time of year you start building your new house in South Carolina can affect construction in various minor ways. For example, materials might be slightly more expensive in the spring than the fall, and bad weather conditions might delay construction for a few days here and there in the summer or winter. But the best time of year to start building in South Carolina — honestly, it’s any time.
Building aa house takes time, often spanning more than one season. For large luxury homes, it may span 3 seasons, possibly even 4. Some people try to avoid weather-related issues as much as possible and start building a house during the early spring, late summer, or early fall. And that’s fine if it works out that way.
Early spring is a great time to start construction. The humidity is low, the temperature is mild, and the weather is generally good during this time of year in South Carolina.
By the beginning of fall, the temperature should have dropped somewhat from the hot summer. South Carolina is rainiest in the summer, too, so beginning construction at the end of that season and the beginning of the next is a good idea.
In the early fall, the soil is still dry and loose for excavation. Drier soil means less mud and dirt at the worksite, helping us keep it tidy. Winters can sometimes get cold, even in sunny South Carolina, for a few days or a week at a time. We may even have the occasional day or two of snow or ice where all the schools and businesses shut down. But winter doesn’t usually slow us down here at all for home building.
When Should You Plan a House to Build During the Best Time of the Year?
If you have your heart set to start building the spring, late summer, or early fall, you need to have your home planned and ready to go. That means you need to start planning your custom build, which we can help with.
Give yourself plenty of time to finalize house plans with us before you want construction to start. For example, if beginning in late September works best for you and your family, contact us months in advance. Let us review your current plans, create new ones, or adjust plans from our portfolio. Don’t approve plans you aren’t totally pleased with, and voice any design or practical concerns at any time.
Construction cannot begin until land improvements are done. Undeveloped land may have to be leveled, excavated, or fortified. We may have to remove large trees and other plants. We may also need to add water, sewer, and electricity access, all of which take time.
Keep this in mind when deciding what time of the year you want to start construction, as land improvements may take longer than you expect. To give you a good estimation, we will survey the land and see what needs to be done.
What’s the Worst Time of the Year to Start Building a House?
Starting to build a house in the beginning or middle of summer can involve more difficulties, sometimes. The weather during those times of year is less-than-ideal for building a custom home in South Carolina, and in summer, you might experience more unavoidable construction delays than you would like..
South Carolina’s summers are very warm and humid. Not to mention, the state sees the most rain during the summer months. But we can and do work around this all the time.
Winter can have some challenges, at times, for residential construction. The ground can be hard and the weather is cold. Freezing temperatures affect building materials like concrete, grout, and mortar, potentially compromising the structure’s stability. We don’t usually have constant freezing temps here, thankfully, but it is something to consider.
Although spring in South Carolina offers great building conditions, it’s also one of the most popular times to build. This can make materials a little more expensive. Fewer people may start construction in the fall, which makes building during that time fairly cost-effective.
Why Should You Start Building at Certain Times of the Year?
More than the weather, you may decide to start building a certain time of year based on the volume of building that season. Maybe you’d rather build when fewer people are building so you don’t have as long to wait for permits.
Although spring and fall are both good for building, in terms of temperature, in spring, materials may be more expensive. Getting permits and zoning approval might take longer, too, since many people start building custom homes in the spring.
If you build in the fall, however, you might pay less for building materials. If you plan to build a fairly large custom home, strategically planning construction for when supplies are less expensive is a good idea.
Again, we feel that any time of year is the perfect time to start building and we can make your project happen when you are ready. So we don’t encourage people to worry too much about when exactly construction starts.
What Do You Have to Do Before You Start Building a Custom Home in South Carolina?
We need permit-ready blueprints to start building your custom home in South Carolina. Our portfolio contains many base plans that we can customize for clients, giving them the personalization they’re looking for.
You must approve building plans before we break ground. Starting this process well before the time you wish to start construction, like spring or early fall, is best. That way, you don’t feel like you have to rush any decisions and can take your time approving the plans.
But truthfully, the very best time to start building your home is when you are ready. We can work around everything else.
Let us handle everything that’s required to start building your custom home in South Carolina, and reach out about bringing your vision to life.
And if you decide you just want to skip the building process altogether and go right to the moving in phase, we often have luxury spec homes available in Lexington or Chapin, SC. Give us a call and we can tell you about our current inventory.
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