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House Building Checklist

You’re ready to buy or build the right home – you have a budget, and you know your affordability amount. You’re pre-approved for a loan or have finances saved, and you know your timeline. You’re now a highly-qualified home buyer. The only thing standing in your way is finding that perfect house or new-build package. The great search has begun! Having a clear idea of what you want can make your efforts much easier, and to help we’ve created this house building checklist. Also, remember that building a new house is a marathon, not a sprint!

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Room-by-room new home construction checklist

  • Do you prefer an open or closed layout?
  • What flooring do you prefer: wood, tile, carpet, other?
  • Do you want to receive a lot of light?
  • What type of lighting fixtures are in the room?
  • Do you want a ceiling fan, heat pump, fireplace?
  • Do you want a skylight?
  • How many bedrooms do you want?
  • If you like split-level housing, do you want the bedrooms upstairs or downstairs?
  • How large would you like each room?
  • What flooring do you prefer: wood, tile, carpet, other?
  • Do you require a bedroom closet or walk-in wardrobe?
  • Does each room get enough natural light?
  • What type of light fixtures are in the room?
  • Do you want a ceiling fan or heat pump in each room?
  • How many full bathrooms do you want?
  • How many with a shower?
  • How many with a bathtub?
  • How many half bathrooms do you want?
  • Do you want a separate (ensuite) master bathroom?
  • What flooring do you prefer: wood, tile, carpet, other?
  • Do you want bathroom ventilation?
  • How much counter space do you want?
  • How much storage space do you want?
  • Do you want a pantry?
  • What type of material do you want used for the counter tops: marble, granite, tile, laminate, other?
  • What flooring do you prefer: wood, tile, carpet, other?
  • What type of appliances do you want?
  • Do you want a gas or electric stove? If gas, is there gas in the street?
  • If you’re buying a home, what appliances do you want included in your purchase?
  • Do you want a garbage disposal?
  • Do you want a water filter system?
  • Is there a kitchen island?
  • If you’re building, do you want a kitchen island? Does it require power outlets?
  • Do you want a dining area in your kitchen?
  • Do you want the kitchen to be accessible from the living room? Dining room?
  • Do you want a separate laundry room?
  • What flooring do you prefer: wood, tile, carpet, other?
  • How much (if any) storage do you require?
  • Do you require a sink?
  • Do you want a garage? Single or double?
  • Do you want direct access from the house?
  • Do you require storage space?
  • Do you want the floor finished or concrete?
  • Do you require a front porch?
  • Do you require a deck or balcony?
  • Do you require a room for patio furniture and/or a patio cover?
  • Do you want a separate office?

All the best with your new home search!