Pinecrest is one of the most desirable corners of Miami-Dade County, so it makes perfect sense to build your dream home in this famously family-friendly community. Known for its quiet streets, plentiful green space and top-notch schools, Pinecrest continues to attract young families from all over the world. You’re not the only person who’s looking to settle into this community. 

Building new in a part of town requires a certain approach to making this life-altering journey go as smoothly as possible. 

On that note, here are a few important things to keep in mind when building a new home in Pinecrest, Florida:

Getting Ready For the Permit Process

The good news: Pinecrest has updated their permit application process, and it’s one of the most streamlined in Miami-Dade County. 

That being said, it can still take time depending on what you’re trying to build. The Village of Pinecrest also requires permit applications for general construction as well as specific aspects of construction like pouring concrete, grading, demolition, and the installation of plumbing and electrical systems. 

The point is, you’re going to need a lot of permits wherever you build, and you need an architect with experience working in Pinecrest to ensure the permitting process goes as smoothly as possible. 

Looking at the Land

One of the most popular aspects of building in Pinecrest is the lot size – not only is there room to build the home of your dreams, but you can also design the perfect outdoor living space. 

Whether you are looking for the perfect outdoor kitchen and living room adjacent to a stunning pool, or you’re looking to create a Kampong-style tropical retreat in the heart of Miami, Pinecrest is the spot. 

Designing For Today – and Your Family’s Future 

On that note, we always want our clients to look at how they live now – and how they’ll live a decade from now. When you have little kids, getting lower bathroom vanity can make sense…but they’ll outgrow that in a few years. You won’t want to redo their bathroom in five years to adjust for their growth. 

On that note, remember back to your teenage years – everyone tended to congregate at one house consistently. Do you want that to be your home (or do you want that absolutely not to be your home)? Let’s make sure we create the spaces they’ll want to spend time in with their friends…or make sure they don’t want to do that at all at your house.

When it comes to you – a zero-entry shower not only can look fantastic, but it can serve your needs when you’re in your 70s, 80s, and 90s as well. 

These (and others) are why we focus our design phase for homes in Pinecrest to be about designing the perfect home for how you live today – and how you’ll live years from now.

Getting Started On Your Dream Home In Pinecrest

The sooner you recruit an experienced team for your project, the sooner you can be living in your dream Pinecrest home. If you already have a vision for your home in mind – or if you don’t – your next step is hiring an architect, and the Debowsky Design Group is happy to be of service. Schedule your consultation today, so we can get started building your dream home in Pinecrest!