subject: Finding A Good Home Builder In St. George (ut) [print this page] When a person takes a loan to build his dream home, he should make sure that the structure, style and quality of work is tailor-made for his every need. So selecting a reliable and qualified builder is a very important step to realize his dream.
Home builders are categorized into different types according to the styles of residences they construct like- production, semi-custom, and fully custom. Building home is one of the invaluable financial investments of a person's life. So, he should not compromise with the quality of the home and select a builder who can guarantee him the best work. To select the right builder, a person can follow the tips mentioned below-
1. A person needs to find out whether or not the builder is enlisted in the directory of local home builders' association. He can directly go to the website of National Association of Home Builders and find out the names of local builders of his area.
2. He can talk to the builder about the warranty period and the package of services. If the builder is a good one, he will give a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship.
3. A quality builder will suggest a person to install some energy efficient appliances in his home, so that he can have some long term financial gain and can also save on monthly utility bills.
4. A person can also pay a visit to the homes that are previously constructed by the same builder. He should inspect them thoroughly, talk to the residents about their experience with the builder and the after-sale services offered. He can talk to several owners and get a random sample of opinions. If he talks to more number of people, the impression obtained about the builder will be more accurate.
5. A person should review the insurance and contract policy. He should ensure that the builder has enough liability insurance and workers compensation to cover the stipulated work. In case of not enough coverage, he will be liable to pay for construction related accidents.
6. He should prepare a written agreement with the builder where it should be mentioned specifically about the work schedule, change order policies and payment schedule.
