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Have you ever paid attention to just how much work the average contractor can get done in a day? They seem to work at lightning speed, but it's not because they are cutting corners. It's because they are experts, and in many cases, they are experts with a lot of experience. You could install cabinets, lay flooring, or wire a light fixture pretty quickly, too, if you had done it 500 times before! Because we really admire both the speed and dexterity with which contractors are able to work, we decided to write more about this topic for readers like you. You'll find those articles here.

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Top Tips When Choosing A Builder

1 July 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Undoubtedly, owning a custom-made house is one of the most significant life achievements. However, before enjoying the comfort of your home, you must entrust a builder to do the construction work. The thought of charging someone with the vision of your dream house can be difficult to fathom. Your concerns are valid, and it is for that reason that the excerpt below highlights all the essential elements you need to put in mind as you search for a builder.

Reputation

A builder's reputation is an invaluable lead to help you settle for a prospect. Therefore, research thoroughly for the reputation of your wannabe builder. Begin with analyzing online reviews; a serious builder should have a website that allows clients to rate their services. Better still, seek first-hand feedback from prior clients. 

Cost

As much as a house is a basic human need and a lifetime achievement, the building process should not cost you all your savings. You do not want to overspend on contracting a builder. To avoid such a mistake, seek building invoices from as many builders as possible and compare the rates. The bottom line is affordability and quality assurance. You don't want to spend any of your hard-earned money on shoddy contractors. 

Credibility

This critical feature of a builder is closely tied to reputation. Ask if the contractor is legally registered and licensed and if the company has insurance to cover its enterprise. You can also ask how long the company has been operating. Asking questions like these will help you establish the credibility of a builder. A credible builder should answer these questions with ease and, for proof, provide you with tangible evidence such as a certificate of registration or license.

Time Frame

Building, just like any other project, requires you to set achievable and realistic goals. For that matter, you must have a known time frame that you would like the construction of your house to take. It is up to you to communicate your time expectations with the builder you choose to avoid frustrations. As a golden rule, ensure your builder provides you with the project start and end date and a thorough breakdown of the daily, weekly, and monthly goals during the building phase.

Past Projects

Most builders upload images of houses they have build in the past on their websites. However, in a world full of scammers and cons, you need to make a physical verification. So, insist on making a physical visit to their completed projects to ensure their products and services match your expectations.

A builder should help you make the dream of owning a house come to reality. However, before entrusting someone with your vision, verify their credentials by using the checklist above.