The old maxim says that “the devil’s in the details,” and over the years we’ve seen many construction projects that hold to this antagonistic view of the small things. Evidence of this philosophy of building can be found in the deep corners of the guest rooms and bathrooms across the globe. You will catch it in the laundry room drywall, and in the pantry, and under the sink. The end product looks beautiful from across the road, but the closer you get, the more the blemishes show.
In the custom home business, we believe that it is in the details that a great builder is set apart from the masses, and it is often the small things that are a source of pride for both the builder and the owner.
For example, this beautiful dutch door…
is beautifully crafted, doing everything a door must do, but with the added beauty of fine craftsmanship and old world function. Notice the difference the light makes from this door. From this vantage point, you are drawn invitingly onto the front porch (or side porch, or back deck). This unique, well-crafted door makes you want to lean on the door sill with coffee in hand, staring out at the world in the hours before you open the bottom door to step out to the activities of the day.
Each fine detail of your custom build sets your home apart, making it more your home and less like your neighbors place. As you explore the wide variety of options on the menu for each phase of construction, a good contractor will listen to your ideas and will share some of their opinions about the space. Before beginning your custom home build, explore what has been done before. From staircases to balconies, butler pantries to beadcrete pools, in today’s world, extraordinary images of unique craftsmanship are a click away. As you research builders, ask references and the builders themselves about the attention they give to each job and request to see examples of the fine work of their own crews as well as the work of the subcontractors they will most likely use on your home.
To use another appropriate maxim, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. In other words, a builder’s standards for their lead carpenters, crews, and sub contractors are of the utmost importance if you are looking for a quality custom build. So find a builder who appreciates the small things and whose craftsmanship and leadership show the angel’s in the details.
If you are looking to build in the Flagstaff area, we would love to talk with you. Call us at 928 275 7775.