The
Construction - A Job for a Professional
Many home
buyers believe they'll be able to save money on their new home by performing
some aspects of the construction work themselves. Typically, buyers want
to paint their own home, install insulation, prepare part of the finish
or trim or clean up the job site. Few builders permit this type of do-it-yourself
involvement for the following reasons:
- Expertise
Even seemingly simple construction tasks can be much more difficult
than they appear and all the work performed in building a home affects
the quality of the final product.
- Weather
Work on every construction site slows down during bad weather. Rain,
snow, wind or excessive cold or heat can cause little or no work to
be done and will delay completion of your home.
- Warranty
Building a home requires a blending of talents and contributions by
numerous subcontractors. That means it can be difficult to pinpoint
precisely which subcontractor is responsible for any defect. Your involvement
would make resolving job site conflicts much more difficult.
- Insurance
Most home-building insurance doesn't adequately cover construction work
performed by the buyer because he or she is not involved in the home-building
business. If you were performing work on the job site, insurance would
be required not only for you, but also for any subcontractors or suppliers
who could be injured as a result of your actions. Insurance for do-it-yourself
activities is available, but very expensive.
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Courtesy of HomeBuilder.com
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