You are ready to build your dream home, but where do you start? Selecting the right builder is a significant step towards achieving your dream to own your custom house. It is, thus, essential that you do your due diligence before settling on one. Hopefully, these tips will help you make this decision easier in your search for the right custom home builder.
Licensed Professionals
Ensure the contractor you select is licensed in the state they operate. According to the North Carolina Code, a builder must obtain a General Contractor’s License if they are working on projects costing more than $30,000. Also, it is always important to ask to see the license from your builder.
Referrals
Read reviews and, if possible, speak to previous clients who can provide first-hand information on the workmanship of your potential builder. A professional builder should be ready to provide you with verifiable references.
Experience
It is important to find a builder who has experience in the type, size, and price range of the home you want to build. You can ask the builder to provide works of what he has done previously. If you want a big house, go for a builder specializing in that size because he will use the trades and subs with extensive experience in that size.
Investigate the builder’s practices
It is a good idea to tour a home he is constructing. This will help you gauge if his workmanship is what you’d love to see in your home.
Finally, always trust your instincts. Make sure you are satisfied with the contractor, and you will be off to a good start.
