subject: How To Find A Reliable Home Builder [print this page] It is obviously the nightmare of every homeowner to face issues that could have been averted if they had spent some time to investigate their home builder. It would be a big disappointment for you if you move your couch to vacuum and find toxic mold on the walls of your new house or realizing that the 10-year home warranty is useless and ineffective. This would obviously be a headache and a cause of frustration for any home owner.
Be Sure About Experience:
First make sure your supposed builder is experienced and qualified. Don't waste time on investigating a builder if you are not confirmed about his qualifications. This would save you precious time.
Interview Your Builder:
Once you are confirmed about the qualifications and other credentials of the builder, find a proper questionnaire or an interview checklist and use it to investigate further about the builder. Ask information about location, price range and material the builder specializes in. This will satisfy you about the builder's experience and expertise. Also try to find out the number of years the builder has been in business. It is an important indication that they will continue in this business due to their quality of work and satisfaction of their customers.
Check Reviews of the Past Customers:
In the next step, communicate with those people who had built a home in the recent past by the same builder that you are considering for your construction. The input of such customers will prove valuable to you. If your prospective builder has a website, then it is another positive sign for you. You can just go to their website to read testimonials of their past customers. The website can also help you in further investigating the company. A well maintained site with proper recommendations and photos of past projects is a definite sign of a reliable and a good builder.
Check the Inspection Records:
As a final advice you should always review the inspection and building permit records of the past homes built by your prospective contractor. You should go to the government office in charge of inspections and permits to gather this information. You pay should extra attention to any failed inspections or any permit violations. Although in many cases you might find a few minor issues, however repeated violations or failures can't neglected and should be a cause of concern.
These are a few tips and tricks that will assist you in finding an efficient home builder who would be qualified, experienced and good enough to build your dream home.
