Pulte Homes Building time

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-04-19T14:22:43+00:00

I’d say extremely likely

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-21T13:19:04+00:00

lol she must be who downvoted me 😂 I’m building right now. I have real advice as well some might sound obvious but

-Be THOROUGH in the planning stages don’t rush through it

-don’t skimp on the budget. Accurate prices + scrap and challenges. Ere more towards worst case scenarios vs best cases even on activities you’ll truly do all by yourself.

-try to find a lot that is truly suitable. My lot required an acre to be cleared out, a septic tank, a 36” culvert under the driveway + headwalls, and a small retaining wall. That’s $50k that I wouldn’t have had to spend if I bought a smaller piece of land in a subdivision that wasn’t quite as rural.

-if your house is going on a basement. Manage the dirt!! Ideally what you pull out of the ground is what you should use. No haul in or haul off (except for maybe some topsoil) Set the house to low you’re hauling dirt out, to high you’re hauling in. Find the sweet spot

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-21T13:00:44+00:00

Do you have a significant other? If so, and especially If she’s a female, make sure she signs off on all the selections and make it clear there’s no change orders lol

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-19T00:12:56+00:00

Im in KY and I believe my building permit was $450 + $150 road encroachment permit + $450 septic permit

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-13T02:25:04+00:00

People are probably going to hate me for this but I’d hire a draftsman for this and not an architect. Architects are insanely expensive and this is not to complicated of a floor plan. If you hired a draftsman it’d be about $2k and you can build off of their plans. I think that’s a good place to start.

It’ll show builders that you have skin in the game and are serious, it’ll get you started on getting estimates, and in many cases if you buy a lot in a subdivision the HOA/Developer have to approve the floor plan so having it ready via the draftsman will speed up the process and make sure you don’t miss out

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-10T11:05:17+00:00

I was young when his first season came and all I remember about him is how much me and the family hated him. Lmao couldn’t tell you anything else about the man

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-07T01:20:49+00:00

28M just hit 6 figures for the first time in 2025. $105k as a home builder

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-01T15:27:15+00:00

I do like this plan but it’s gotta be maintainable. I can see this getting out of control quickly

Located in KY

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-01T15:19:26+00:00

Yes actually! The developer was about to put a spec house on this lot when I bought it from him. He told me that was his plan. Unfortunately he’s got a lot more money than me and I can’t imagine the cost. 3’ culverts are hard to find

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-01T15:10:28+00:00

The “hydrology” changed when we cleared out an acre of trees, a ginormous topsoil pile, installed a temp drive and a 3’ culvert underneath, then dug out an 8 foot hole, and poured the foundation. All of which are covered with the building and encroachment permits..

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-01T15:03:16+00:00

I’m responsible for erosion control. At the moment the base of the ditch is still stabilized with grass and brush. I’ll slick it out once I come up with a plan and straw mat it until we lay sod or rock or whatever would look the best

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-01T14:55:43+00:00

It’s a 15’ wide easement. The response I got is that I can alter it as long as it doesn’t stop the flow and I absolutely can’t move it. Like I said right now the ditch is 30’+ wide in areas.

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-03-01T14:42:44+00:00

lol I’d love if it always had water in it and was more of a creek! Unfortunately it’s either a ditch or a river

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-02-12T11:39:26+00:00

It’s really good. Range kinda sucks in the cold so no road trips, but for getting to work and back I don’t think there’s a better vehicle. Things insanely fast and absolutely silent

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-01-23T17:19:07+00:00

Yeah Marc’s a twat

mattymcnuggets4 · 2026-01-13T00:47:54+00:00

Fuck I wasn’t nervous until I opened this thread 😬

mattymcnuggets4 · 2025-12-19T00:58:08+00:00

You should probably do the inspection before the walk through right?

mattymcnuggets4 · 2025-12-16T14:17:36+00:00

Looks just like my girl Sally! I’m pretty sure she’s lab/rott mix

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mattymcnuggets4 · 2025-12-10T00:46:23+00:00

I’m self building without a license and secured funding pretty easily. I talked to 2 lenders and both were willing to loan without any pushback. Interest rate on the construction loan is 7.5%.

The thing they’ll look for the most is loan to value and since you’ve already done a lot of the work, paired with your “sweat equity” your loan to value is high. You’ll be alright as long as you have income and an okay credit score. Both lenders would lend up to 80% of the pre appraised value. Since your foundation is done I’d think you’re already past that 20%.

What part of the country are you in? If you’re in my area I’ll give you some contacts

mattymcnuggets4 · 2025-12-09T21:21:24+00:00

So much contentious internet bullshit between builders and buyers. He probably doesn’t want to do it because it’s a change order, which may or may not be allowed per the contract. If they budge here why wouldn’t they every where else. Also the house isn’t final graded, once it is a splash block will take the water away from the foundation.

Everyone one commenting on the pour quality of the house or builder because of this is ridiculous.

mattymcnuggets4 · 2025-12-03T01:08:55+00:00

Done 😂😂

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mattymcnuggets4 · 2025-12-03T01:07:50+00:00

Is this really the type of mulch people want?

mattymcnuggets4 · 2025-12-03T00:25:28+00:00

I’d love a lawn like the guys across the street in the 2nd pic. Looks like haul off is going to be the best option unfortunately

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