Building your own home can be daunting, but it can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience with the proper guidance and knowledge. In the Reynard webinar "How to Build Your Own Home," Keith Kelsch, a custom home builder and consultant, shares his knowledge and expertise in helping homeowners build their dream homes.
Keith has over 25 years of construction experience, specializing in high-end luxury custom homes, multifamily, and hospitality projects. He also focuses on modern contemporary houses and mountain living, making him an expert in designing and building homes that match his clients' unique styles and preferences.
His journey as a consultant started when a woman called him from a local area, asking for help building her own home as she couldn't afford a general contractor. He provided her a curriculum checklist, including draw sheets, budgets, and subcontractor agreements. As more clients came on board, he put it on a platform and created a YouTube channel, "How to Build Your Own Home," with over 100 videos and 21,000 subscribers.
During the webinar, Keith shares his knowledge of managing the builder, creating a budget, hiring subcontractors, etc. He emphasizes the importance of being informed and educated about the building process, making wise decisions, and creating a beautiful and functional home. 00:00 - 4:00 Introduction to  @HowToBuildYourOwnHome  04:00 - 09:20 "What are the main concerns for building your own home?" 09:20 - 12:20 "Land purchasing, pitfalls, what to think about, due diligence" 12:20 - 17:04 "Cost analysis of potential home build sites. Grading, excavators, site preparation" 17:04 - 19:25 "Major pitfalls to look out for when building a custom home" 19:25 - 21:34 "What should a home owner think when dealing with water on site? Lakes, creeks, rivers, ponds etc." 21:34 - 28:48 "What can a homeowner do to stretch their construction budget as far as possible?" 28:48 - 34:35 "Geo-tech engineering and reports. Site survey, septic survey, soil and perc tests" 34:35 - 40:40 "How do you choose the right builder/general contractor?" 40:40 - 44:45 "If the owner is also the builder how do you make sure the home is build within code?" 44:45 - 48:20 "How should you think about septic requirements for your custom home? What does a perc test tell you about the septic system?" 48:20 - 51:20 "When is the right time to bring in a grading contractor?" 51:20 - 54:11 "What requirements do counties have on structural engineering?" 54:11 "How to connect with Keith Kelch  @HowToBuildYourOwnHome " #CustomHomeBuilding #BuildYourDreamHome #DIYHomeBuilding #HomeConstructionWebinar #DesignYourOwnHome #HomeBuildingTips #ConstructionPlanning #HomeBuildingProcess #BuildingMaterials #HomeBuildingBudget #BuildingCodes #BuildingPermits #HomeBuildingChecklist #HomeBuildingTimeline #HomeBuildingMistakes #BuildingExperts #HomeBuildingJourney #CustomHomeDesign #HomeBuilderWebinar #BuildingYourDreamHome #BuildingFromScratch #CustomHomePlanning #BuildingYourHomeFromStartToFinish