The
Builder - Why Choose Roberts Custom Homes?
The choice
of a builder may be the most important decision in the custom home-building
process. Choosing a builder early in the process- ideally before you've
settled on a site or design for your home–can set the stage for
a successful home-building experience.
Why might you prefer to choose a builder early on? Builders say the process
is so complex that most owners need professional guidance from the beginning
to avoid mistakes in site selection, home design and written specifications.
Your budget
probably shouldn't be among the top criteria in selecting a builder. No
builder can quote an accurate price for a custom or semi-custom home until
he or she knows the type, style, finishes and features of the home, the
site conditions and the type of contract you want to use for construction.
Rather than focusing on cost, you may well want to base your decision
on the builder's competence, reputation, professionalism, warranty coverage
and experience.
Here
are seven criteria to consider when deciding on a builder:
- Reputation
Look for an established builder with an extensive client list.
-
Area of Operations
Choose a builder who is familiar with the area where you want your home
to be built. Local knowledge is important because residential construction
is very regional in nature. An out-of-the-area builder might not be
prepared to handle variations in local building codes, subcontracting
practices, inclement weather patterns or other factors.
- Type
of Home
Select a builder who has extensive experience constructing homes in
your price range and general design style.
- Compatibility
Building a home is a highly personal and emotional experience. That's
why you'll want choose a builder with whom you'll feel comfortable.
- Warranty
The builder should be willing and able to offer you a comprehensive
written warranty on your new home.
- Financial
Stability
Some builders run their businesses better than other builders do. Make
sure the building company you select is financially viable.
- Financial
strength
Success in the home-building business is earned by building a quality
product at a fair price. A builder who is financially successful likely
will still be in business during the warranty period for your new home.
Further, successful builders are in the best position to contract for
the services of top subcontractors and suppliers–the people who
will actually build your home.
Beyond these
factors, the most important consideration is the quality of the builder's
homes. Cost is not a direct measure of quality. Rather, good quality is
the merging of good design with appropriate products and materials that
are installed with superior workmanship.
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