Architectural Help. You can retain local design professionals on an hourly fee basis to review plans for local building code compliance.

Choosing a Builder. Some of the best money and time invested in your new home project will be researching your builder. Retain a builder with good references from friends, business associates, clients, suppliers, lending institutions, and other design and building professionals. Building a new home is never free of additional decisions and clarifications, so you need to hire a builder who is reliable, trustworthy, flexible, and a good communicator.