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Top 5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Custom Home Builder

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Building a custom home is a major investment – both financially and emotionally. It should involve meticulous planning, expert craftsmanship, and a transparent, collaborative relationship between you and your home builder. You want a custom home builder with a trusted reputation and proven processes who integrates your creative input while maintaining exemplary design standards. While it can be a daunting choice, here are five things to look for when choosing a custom home builder and why Bardwell Homes could be the right fit for you. 

Reputation and Expertise

When selecting a custom home builder, the first thing to note is their reputation and expertise in the industry. Look for builders with a track record of successful projects and satisfied clients. Since 1946, Bardwell Homes has built a reputation for experience and consistent quality. For three generations, we’ve proudly served the Baton Rouge community. 

Our legacy of craftsmanship and innovation defines every project we undertake. Our expertise is evident in every floor plan, each design concept, and each professionally selected detail that goes into your home. With a long heritage of visionary entrepreneurs, our team at Bardwell Homes continues the tradition of constructing and selling a variety of homes, including custom builds, pre-solds, and spec homes throughout South Louisiana.


Craftsmanship and Quality

When building your new home, high-quality craftsmanship and materials are essential. Every home built should stand the test of time. At Bardwell Homes, we source only the finest materials. From the structural integrity to the finishing touches, we execute every detail with precision to create homes that are not only beautiful and artful but also functional and durable. 

What sets us apart as a custom home builder in Baton Rouge is our approach to working with professional trade partners. We prioritize relationships with expert tradesmen over seeking out the lowest bidder. This commitment guarantees consistent quality in every home we build, streamlining the entire process and making each custom home-building experience enjoyable. We build with integrity so that your Bardwell Home might serve your family now and for generations to come. 


Design and Development 

The design and development phase is crucial for ensuring your new home meets your vision and needs. At Bardwell Homes, we’ve developed a signature style and design process marked by luxury, innovation, and attention to detail. 

We design homes that simplify and enhance your daily life. Each finish is hand-selected by design professionals to meet the real needs of your family while maximizing space and style for all occasions. This design approach drives every Bardwell home build, reflecting our dedication to both the process and the final product. Before construction begins, we review every detail with you to create a comprehensive and interactive design process to ensure your vision and needs are integrated into your home with expert guidance and care. 


Communication and Process

At Bardwell Homes, we believe effective communication begins with transparency. Setting clear expectations and maintaining an open dialogue is crucial to your custom home build process and final product. Our disciplined approach to project management ensures that our projects are completed on time and within budget. So, our team will guide you through every step, making complex decisions like lot selection and plan design straightforward and effortless. 

You want a builder that offers you accessibility, clarity, and progress reports and updates throughout the experience of building your custom home, along with on-site meetings with you.  The journey on your future home begins with a contract agreement followed by design meetings with our professional team and your interior designer. No worries if you don’t have an interior designer.  We have you covered there, too, and can connect you with multiple options.  During the design phase, you’ll make the bulk of your design decisions. Once the design is complete, the construction team dedicated to your home will guide you through a detailed pre-construction meeting at our office, where we will review the site plan, the floor plan, and the electrical plan in detail for final review.  This structured approach guarantees that every detail aligns with your vision, setting the stage for a successful construction experience. 


Client Experience 

The best indicator of a superior builder is the client experience. It reflects the builder’s commitment to quality, service, and expertise. When a builder prioritizes the client, the results will be evident in every project. 

We build with intention and patience because it is our goal to create homes that are built for living. Ultimately, the client experience is at the heart of our business – it’s why we do what we do. Our approach is about more than beautiful aesthetics; it’s about creating intuitive, thoughtful designs that meet your needs now and in the future. At Bardwell Homes, we incorporate unexpected details that make each home truly inspiring and representative of the families they hold. 

Begin Your Custom Home Build with Bardwell Homes

Choosing the right custom home builder is pivotal to ensuring a successful and satisfying home-building journey. Bardwell Homes is a featured builder in numerous developments in the Baton Rouge area and beyond. In each of these developments, we are proud to showcase our legacy of craftsmanship, impeccable design, and proven processes that make each client experience exceptional. 

With Bardwell Homes, you’re not just building a house – you’re investing in an elevated vision for your daily life. 

Are you considering a custom home build? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how Bardwell Homes can build a home that’s uniquely yours. We look forward to meeting you.  Let’s get started on the journey that takes you home!

Summer Home Maintenance Tips from Bardwell Homes Superintendent Daniel

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As summer settles in, keeping your home well-maintained is critical. While temperatures continue to rise and humidity levels fluctuate, it’s essential to focus on key areas of your home to mitigate any ill effects of the intense summer season in Louisiana. From the exterior surfaces to the roof and landscaping, just a few, simple DIY maintenance practices can make a significant difference in the comfort, efficiency, and longevity of your home. When you stay proactive with regular maintenance, you can protect your home’s value and ensure a comfortable living environment throughout the summer months.

To guide us through some essential summer home maintenance tips and practices, we turn to Daniel Greer, Superintendent at Bardwell Homes, whose expertise will ensure that our homes remain in optimal condition year-round. Check out these 5 simple summer maintenance tips that you can do yourself.

1. Clean Your Exterior Surfaces

During the summer, the excess heat and humidity create ideal conditions for mold and mildew growth on your home’s exterior surfaces. Louisiana residents know that while these can detract from your home’s appearance, they can also lead to structural issues over time. Regularly cleaning your walls and siding with a pressure washer can prevent bacterial buildup. Spend an early morning outside or a late evening outside and tackle this project with your pressure washer. Make sure to pay special attention to shaded areas and spots where moisture tends to accumulate. It’s always satisfying to see what an incredible visual refresh this gives to your home’s exterior appearance. 

2. Inspect Your Roof 

As hurricane season approaches, it’s crucial to inspect your roof for any signs of wear or damage. From the ground level, you can perform a visual inspection to look for missing, ripped, or torn shingles, as well as any debris that may have accumulated. If you’ve got an errant branch or a wet pile of leaves, it’s important to go ahead and remove them now as debris can compromise the roof’s ability to withstand strong winds and heavy rain. But, if you notice anything questionable or if your roof is difficult to access safely, it’s always a good idea to enlist the help of a professional roofer for a thorough inspection and repairs.

3. Water Your Landscaping Properly

Sometimes we put watering the lawn and landscaping on the backburner since Louisiana summers are often full of afternoon rain showers. But, that’s not always the case. And, proper hydration is essential for maintaining healthy landscaping, especially during the summer months. Aim to water your yard and landscaping deeply to ensure they receive a minimum of 1-1.5 inches of water each week. Watering early in the morning or late in the evening minimizes evaporation, allowing the water to penetrate the soil and reach the roots effectively. But, be mindful not to overwater, as this can lead to waterlogging and promote fungal growth, particularly in humid climates like ours.  

4. Reseal Windows and Doors

The summer heat can cause materials around windows and doors to expand and contract, potentially creating small gaps or cracks over time. Not only do these gaps provide easy entry ways for bugs and other pests, but they can also compromise energy efficiency by allowing cool air to escape and hot air to enter your home. To maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and lower energy bills, inspect and reseal windows and doors annually using 100% silicone sealant. This is another easy task that you can DIY on a Saturday afternoon. We recommend that you reseal every year, especially before hurricane season begins.  

5. Clear Gutters and Weep Holes

Gutters and weep holes in brickwork are crucial in directing rainwater away from your home’s foundation and exterior walls. During the summer, debris such as leaves, twigs, and dirt can accumulate in gutters and block these drainage systems. If you regularly clear out your gutters and weep holes, you can ensure proper water flow and reduce the risk of water backup, moisture infiltration, and potential damage to your home’s structural integrity and your landscaping. This simple maintenance task can prevent costly repairs and extend the lifespan of your home’s exterior.

Experience the Bardwell Difference

At Bardwell Homes, we are proud of our expert craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. However, a home is a living thing that requires care and maintenance long after we walk you through the front door on final inspection day. 

With Bardwell Homes, you’re not just buying a house; you’re investing in peace of mind and the assurance that your home is built and maintained to the highest standards. Whether you want to do it yourself or hire a professional, we are committed to helping you keep a high standard of living by sharing and promoting proactive maintenance practices for every season of life. 

Discover the Bardwell difference and experience what it means to invest in your ideal home.

Bardwell Homes Expands Presence With Commercial Lot Purchase In Terrabella Village, Covington, La

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Bardwell Homes is excited to announce the purchase of a commercial lot in the prestigious TerraBella Village community in Covington, LA, to construct a new office in a second location for Bardwell Homes.

“The community of TerraBella Village checks a lot of boxes for us as a community builder with walkable streets, strict architectural guidelines, green spaces, and a live-work-play atmosphere. We are grateful to be one of a select few approved builders. We look forward to establishing a greater presence in one of the fastest-growing parts of Louisiana,” expressed Danny Bracey, Sales and Marketing Director for Bardwell Homes.

As proud members of the Northshore Home Builders Association, Bardwell Homes has welcomed the opportunity to build over 20 homes in TerraBella over the past two years and has secured additional lots in TerraBella’s newest filing, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to serve homebuyers in this growing community.

This expansion signifies a new chapter in Bardwell Homes’ commitment to creating thoughtfully designed spaces for families in TerraBella and other quality communities like it in the Northshore region.

Bardwell Homes is a Louisiana-based residential construction company with the proven ability to build homes where classic luxury and Southern style combine, meeting the needs of today’s homeowners. Known for construction in communities throughout the Greater Baton Rouge area, Bardwell Homes remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering high-quality communities, homes, and commercial properties, exemplifying the standards that homebuyers and business owners seek.