Building a custom home is an exciting opportunity to design a space that’s fully your own. But before you can break ground in Lancaster County or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, you’ll need to navigate the maze of zoning ordinances and permit requirements. These rules vary by township and are often…
TL;DR (The Too Long; Didn’t Read Summary) Hiring an architect offers a wider creative range to building projects, but it often adds complexity and cost. A design build team simplifies the process, helping you move from idea to construction without juggling separate contracts. At Ironstone Homes, we can do both—but…
Prospective clients often ask us how exactly people are finding available lots for building a home in the country these days. Here's what we tell them.
There's a lot that's easy to overlook when planning an entire house for the first time.
Why Choosing the Right Home Builder Matters Building your dream home isn’t just about assembling walls and a roof—it’s about channeling your aspirations, personal style, and significant investment into a custom-built house that feels like it was created just for you. The home building process should leave you thrilled and…
Key Takeaways The custom home building process is no small feat – for builders AND for clients – and requires careful consideration and planning from all parties. The custom home builder you choose to work with will play a pivotal role in shaping your dream home, and the right questions…
Discover the essential 6 steps to navigate the custom home build process with confidence. Read this guide to start your dream home journey today!
Navigating the financials of building a new home can be as complex (and exciting!) as the home construction process itself. At Ironstone Homes, we’ve learned that a clear grasp of how a construction loan works (and what construction loans cover) not only empowers you, the homeowner, but also smooths the…
Learn the basics of ADUs in Pennsylvania and Lancaster County with a team that's done it before!
A general contractor oversees construction projects, handling everything from planning and hiring subcontractors to managing budgets and timelines.
If you’re considering a new garage – whether it’s a simple single car garage or a massive 3-car garage – now’s a great time consider what else you might do with this functional space. At Ironstone Homes, we build garage additions and detached garages throughout Central Pennsylvania, and we’ve found…
While our most common remodeling projects are fairly large in scope – in the form of meaningful expansions to living space or a truly transformative and full-home remodeling project – clients frequently DO want to know what home improvement projects will also improve resale value or curb appeal. In fact,…
Key Takeaways The Farmhouse Style Background, Explained Alright, so what makes the modern farmhouse a modern farmhouse? Forbes describes today’s modern farmhouse construction and style as including “elements of industrial and primitive style; loosely defined as rustic, yet chic, contemporary, yet country, modern farmhouse style marries what we hope is…
The decision to renovate your existing house versus building (or buying) a new house revolves around 4 primary factors: 1) availability of a lot to build on; 2) overall cost of an addition; 3) home values around your current home; and 4) whether you "want it" badly enough.
Costs are a big part of the conversation for those considering building a new home, and we like to walk customers through the Big Four “S”s: Site, Size, Shape, and Selections.
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