Common Pain Points with Building in the Flathead Valley

High cost: Building a custom home in Flathead County, Montana can be expensive, particularly due to the high cost of labor and materials. Although, we are seeing a directional decrease in materials in 2023.

Permitting and regulations: Permitting and regulatory process for building a custom home in Flathead County can be time-consuming and complicated, with many rules and regulations to follow. This is especially true when building or developing within city limits.  It is important to collaborate early with your builder. We encourage potential clients to make General One Construction their first phone call, local expertise helps mitigate the pain of permitting and navigating regulations up front, which in turn saves cost. 

Weather-related issues: Customers mentioned concerns about building homes that are able to withstand the harsh winters and hot summers in Montana, particularly with regards to insulation, heating, and cooling systems. The weather also makes for a shorter ‘building season’. 

Availability of skilled labor: Flathead Valley is notoriously difficult to finding and hiring skilled labor, particularly in more remote areas. An established contractor with long standing relationships with local sub-contractors will be crucial when hiring the best subs and keeping the project on schedule. 

Delays and timelines: A few customers mentioned issues with delays and timeline management, including unexpected delays due to weather, material shortages, and other factors.

Overall, the cost of building a custom home, regulatory processes, weather challenges, availability of skilled labor, permits, and timeline management are some of the common pain points that customers face when building a custom home in Flathead County, Montana. 

General One Construction works proactively to address these concerns and offer solutions.