With interest rates historically low, if you've been thinking about building a new home or remodeling your present one, now may be just the time. Consider these points as you choose a home builder / general contractor.
1) WARRANTY - A reputable builder will have a written warranty and stand behind it. If defects should arise in the time period covered, the warranty would protect the home owner.
2) PERMIT - The licensed builder should obtain all necessary permits. If you choose an unlicensed builder and they choose not to obtain a permit; you may save money initially, but it may end up costing you money because your homeowners insurance may not cover any damages and you may be required to pay large municipal fines. This may not surface until you are ready to sell your home, sometime in the future.
3) LICENSED - Always do business with a licensed builder. In this economy, there are many unlicensed contractors doing business. Check out your potential builder on the state government website that lists LICENSED builders.
4) INSURED SUBCONTRACTORS – It is important to have insured subcontractors in case something goes wrong with/on your property. It is also necessary that all subcontractors have legal employees. Subcontractors should be skilled in their field. It is not a good practice to hire a subcontractor that has one "jack-of-all trades" person. It is definitely desirable to have trustworthy subcontractors that have proven track records on, in, and around your property.
5) SCHEDULE – A savvy builder will have scheduling software that can show you what is scheduled daily for your project. You will know who will be on site and what they will be doing. You will know your projected completion date. A reputable builder will follow this schedule and complete your project on or close to the projected date.
6) PROJECT THOROUGHLY EVALUATED - The builder you need will have evaluated your project thoroughly, so there are no monetary
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