You’ve been saving for years, have had the perfect block of land picked out for months and have just had your construction loan approved. It’s time to choose a custom home builder who can make your dreams a reality. You should always have three or four builders on your list to interview, as this will give you a better chance of finding one that is able to meet your needs effortlessly.
- Ask for references: Don’t just rely on the testimonials provided on the website; make sure you ask for the contact details of some past clients. If possible, visit some of these homes for your own inspection and take the opportunity to speak with the owner about how they found working with the builder. Find out whether they returned phone calls promptly and how they dealt with issues.
- Ask for an estimate: Make sure that the quote you receive is in writing so that there is no chance the builder can go back on this at a later date. You should also ask for costs associated with changes and other little issues that may arise during the construction process.
- Ask whatever you want: Whenever you think of a question that you would like to ask your builder, make sure that you write it down for your next meeting. One thing that you shouldn’t forget to ask about is the company’s insurance.
- Ask about experience: Don’t just find out how much experience the company has as a whole, make sure that you find out how much experience each of the people working on your home has. Find out how unskilled contractors (such as apprentices) are dealt with onsite and what happens if they are to make a costly mistake. You might also like to find out about inspections.
Once you have made the decision to build your dream home, you must remember that the sooner you contact a custom home builder the sooner work can be underway. You might also like to trust your builder with the employment of subcontractors, as they will probably have people whom they work with regularly and whose nuances they are used to.
