Tear Down and Rebuild

Many homeowners looking to upgrade or expand to a larger home — or one that is more accommodating to their current needs — are taking a different approach to traditional building. Instead of finding the perfect lot in the perfect community, homeowners are now tearing down their existing house and rebuilding from the ground up on the same property.
Why? The reasons are varied, but typically it’s simply because they are happy with the current location of their home. It may have a nice view, be close to the beach, or the neighborhood is great. What may not be so great is the house itself. Perhaps the layout is too small, it’s old or not energy efficient. Or maybe they are finally ready to build the home of their dreams. And in Southwest Florida, it’s no secret that land values sometimes exceed the value of the home. In some cases, the land may be worth more without its current building than with it. It's just not a good investment the way it stands.
Because of this, more and more people are discovering the advantages of tearing down an old house and replacing it with a brand new one. And of course, Luxury Home Solutions is here to help. In fact, we are currently working on three projects where homeowners that are doing just that — keeping their property but building new.
For them, it made more sense to rebuild their homes rather than move because the house no longer fit their lifestyle. By making a house’s space adaptable and functional, families can reside happily in the same home for many decades. Of course, the best part is getting to live in a new home that suits their needs; a home in which they can build lasting memories.
So where do you begin? A great place to start is by visiting with the experienced professionals at LHS. With more than 30 years in the building industry, we can help you not only through the building process, but also with what it takes to tear down the existing residence. We can help you figure out cost and timing, as well as zoning, ordinances and restrictions to determine what size and style of home is possible for your specific site. Based on your needs, we can put together a plan from move-out to move-in, including the design and construction of your dream home.

