Unfortunately, issues can arise when working with a custom home builder, simply because you don’t speak the same language. An issue, however, does not mean that an argument should arise between yourself and your home builder, as this won’t fix anything. This is why learning how to work with your builder is of utmost importance.
One way of learning to work with your custom home builder is not to expect that any additions are done for free. Adding a few windows can actually be a lengthy and costly process for a builder (especially if construction has already started) so of course this is going to cost you extra (as well as adding on time). Ensure that you discuss any changes with your contractor and put it in writing to protect both of you in the future.
Another way to work better with your custom home builder is to actually communicate with them. Organize regular meetings (such as monthly or even weekly) to allow you both to talk about the progress of the construction, as well as giving you both a chance to voice any concerns that you may have. This way, the construction will run smoothly and your contractor won’t feel like you’re nagging him.
Finally, another very important way of learning to work with your custom home builder is to ensure that all of your requests and queries go through the builder and not the subcontractors. Whilst you may think that you are saving them time, you will most likely cause unnecessary confusion and issues instead. Your builder is in charge of seeing through the entire process, so he needs to okay absolutely everything.
