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Answer:
Lot selection, basic budget, financing and
conceptual design are inter-related starting points.
It is very important to make your final lot
selection with a clear understanding of construction
cost impacts and design restrictions. Otherwise, you
may need to compromise your design or exchange lots
to accommodate a specific design approach in the
future. If you have already purchased a homesite,
then start with a design professional who can relate
well to your needs and desires. Make sure they also
have a reliable feel for costs associated with their
creativity. Finally select a builder early in the
process and make sure he is available to support the
design professional in the preliminary stages of
design.
Answer:
Hiring a
qualified contractor/builder is one of the first
steps toward quality control of your home building
project. It can be difficult, but the reward
for perseverance is a timely and successful
completion of your project with a builder you know
and trust.
Take your
time to learn about the people with whom you will be
working, and be sure to look at their previous work.
Since the best contractors are almost always busy,
there should be no problem visiting their projects
to interview the contractor on site, observe the
crew, review the quality of work, and talk to the
contractor's current client.
Many
contractors carry photo books to show samples of
their work. But the only way to judge the
workmanship is through an on-site inspection. Ask
the contractor for names of recent clients, and
arrange to examine projects similar to yours.
A
builder with five years of experience and a solid
record of bank deposits will, in all probability,
stay in business long enough to complete your
project. It also indicates that the contractor has
sufficient capital and doesn't need your business to
pay this month's bills.
Answer:
Building plans are everywhere, but the right design
might take some work to find. Once you have
selected a builder, he will evaluate the site and
offer suggestions that meet your needs. He can
also recommend reputable architectural design firms
to provide the actual plans. But be prepared,
these plans do not come cheap. Always inquire
the cost involved.
Answer:
The contractor should carry workers' compensation
and general liability insurance. Lack of insurance
could leave you liable for any injuries suffered on
the job. Get copies of policies from the builder/contractor's
insurance company.
Answer:
Your
builder/contractor should have
a dedicated team that has a responsibility to
be at your home immediately to fix any problems that
may come up. This is important when choosing a
general contractor because if a builder doesn't have
people to do this you could wind up paying for the repairs
yourself.
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Answer:
YES,
most definitely! If you don’t pay, any sub
contractors the general contractor did not pay can
slap a lien on your home and you may have to pay
them even after you’ve paid the general
contractors.
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