Are you planning on building your dream home? Or perhaps you’re looking to renovate or extend. If you said yes to these questions, then you need a builder. Who is a builder? A builder is your partner in the overall construction of your home. Building a home is a huge commitment, and its success can affect both your long-term happiness and lifestyle. So, it’s imperative to find the best builder for you for such an important task. The following are things to consider to find a good builder:
Licensed and Insured
Is the builder accredited? No matter how small or big your home renovation project is, it’s essential to have a home builder that’s licensed, registered and insured.
Portfolio and References
Next, you’ll want to check their reputation. Find out their previous jobs and, if possible, look at some of the homes they’ve built. You can tell a lot about a builder based on their recent projects. If you’re serious about hiring a good one, make sure that they have an impressive portfolio!
Many builders may seem reasonable just based on their website or written testimonials. But you aren’t entirely sure until you see their built homes personally. It’s highly recommended to research a builder first and talk to his previous customers to understand how they work. You can also contact your trusted real estate agent and ask about the builder in question.
Compare Price
Get a quote from all your preferred builders and examine their costs. Look at what they offer and find the best that’ll fit your needs. Cheaper is not always better most of the time. If they charge significantly lower, you want to ask why or if higher, find out what services they offer that’s completely different from the others.
Style
Many builders have distinct styles and prefer to build homes in specific types. If you’re building a modern home, look for a builder who does modern houses. If you want a green or sustainable home, also look for builders who specialize in these kinds of builds.
So Where Should You Start Searching?
Now that you know what characteristics to look for, how do you find a good builder? The first thing you should do is ask your family and friends if they know a good builder who has done their homes.
Chances are you’ll find one easily plus you’ll also have some reliable information about them based on your family or friend’s experiences. Besides friends and family, you can also ask your designer or architect (if you have one). Most of them know trusted builders who have worked with them too in the past.
At Elante Homes, much of our business comes through referrals, which speaks for our build quality and our client’s trust in us. We understand that building a family home is one of life’s most important decisions; if you are looking for a builder, we could be the right choice for you. Just get in touch here to arrange a meeting.