How to look for a trusted residential home builder
Whether you’re building a new home or getting major renovations done in your existing one, it is absolutely important that you get a reliable residential home builder to do the work. In this day and age, however, finding a good home builder can sometimes prove to be difficult. When you choose a residential home builder, you need to do it carefully, given that you will be putting the fate of your home in his or her hands. To help you find a residential builder, here are some tips we’d like to share.
Look for home builders using reliable sources
Many homeowners just go straight to the real estate section of their local newspapers and look for home builders there. While these ads may be generally reliable, there are other more dependable sources of information about home builders. Your local homebuilders association, for one, can provide you with a good list of builders operating in your area. To know your local homebuilders association or HBA, visit this site.
If you know real estate agents personally, they should be able to give you names of builders they’ve had dealings with in the past. The best source of information, of course, would be close friends and family who have had recently done construction work on their homes. They will not mince any words about home builders who don’t do great work, and neither will they hold back praises for home builders who have proven to be great at what they do.
Do some research
When you have put together a list of potential home builders for your project, you have to do a little research. Does the builder have the proper license and insurance? Does he use sub-contractors? Is he updated with latest building codes? These are just some of the questions you have to ask a potential home builder before making a hiring decision.
To know how much they charge, it would also be quite useful to ask quotes from the home builders you have shortlisted. Just remember to be detailed about the work you want because that would make the quote more accurate. If possible, list all materials, specifics about labour, and all other pertinent details about your construction project.
Of course, do not forget to ask for references. Having a list of people they have done work for in the past will allow you to see for yourself the quality of their work. Just take the time to check out each reference, and ask them about everything you need to know about the builder’s work, and if they’re generally great to work with.
Draw up a written agreement
Once you’ve chosen a builder, we recommend that you draw up a written agreement, which you need to make as detailed as you can. Among the things you should include in your agreement is a detailed list of work you want to be done, the cost in detail, start and finish dates, penalty clauses if the work isn’t done within the agreed time frame, and arrangements for clearing all the rubbish, among other things.
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Your search for a good home builder can be made easier if you use the Tradebusters free tradesmen concierge service. The network boasts some of the best residential local builders, that have been tried and tested by others. Visit www.tradebusters.com.au and find a good local builder near you.
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