Every new homeowner’s nightmare is to encounter problems that could have been avoided if they had taken the time to investigate the home builder. Imagine the horror of moving your couch to vacuum and finding toxic mold growing on the walls of your 6-month-old house, or finding out that your 10-year home warranty is worthless. These pitfalls can be avoided if you do your homework and educate yourself. Here are a few tips on finding a reliable home builder.
First, make sure a prospective builder is insured and certified. Avoid wasted time investigating builders if you’re unsure of their qualifications in the first place.
Once the builder’s credentials are verified, find a good builder’s questionnaire or interview checklist and use it. Asking information like what location, price range, and material the builder specializes in ensures that the builder’s experience and expertise match your needs. Also find out how long the builder has been in business. Longevity is an important indication that they continue to stay in business because of quality work and happy customers.
Second, talk to people who have recently had homes built by the builder you are considering. The input of actual customers is very important. If the home builder maintains a company website–which is another good sign–become familiar with it. The website can be a valuable tool in reviewing testimonials from happy customers and in investigating the company without any pressure to sign a contract. A sure sign of a quality home builder is a well-maintained website with recommendations and photos of past work, projects, and plans.
A final word of advice: Always review the inspection and building permit records for former homes built by the contractor. Request a list of homes or projects built by the contractor then go down to the government office in charge of inspections and permits. Permits are part of the public record and a worker will be happy to help you research a few homes. Pay special attention to failed inspections or permit violations. Although it is not uncommon to find a few minor issues, repeat violations or extensive failures could be a potential warning sign of trouble.
These few tips will help you find the home builder who is best suited and most qualified to build the house you have always dreamed of living in.
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