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If you’re building your dream home, find reputable contractors to work with you from start to finish. Finding the perfect home builder requires time and research, but once hired, they’ll help you avoid issues like property damage and missed deadlines. Use these tips to ensure your selection is the right one.

How to Choose Home Builders for Your Dream Residence

Make a List of What You Want

Perhaps you’ve always wanted spiral staircases or vaulted ceilings. Maybe two full bathrooms and a powder room are necessities or an open kitchen that extends onto a spacious backyard. Narrow the list to accommodate your budget and have a working plan before you start talking to home builders.

Look Into Licensing & Insurance

Always work with contractors who are fully licensed and insured, and request copies of these documents. Reputable professionals will oblige, and their licenses ensure you won’t pay for damage to your home or onsite worker injuries. Research if there are complaints against the company filed through the Better Business Bureau or the local courts. If a contractor works with subcontractors, ask if they’re also insured.

Request Estimates From Several Contractors

home buildersObtain detailed written estimates from three or four home builders outlining the project timeline and the materials and labor involved. Any building contractor who refrains from providing a written estimate could easily add surprise fees to the final bill. Keep in mind that the lowest bid isn’t always the one you want, as low-bid home builders often use poorer-quality materials or work with unlicensed subcontractors.

Get References & Read Reviews

Speak with friends and family who recently worked with home builders in your community, and read several online reviews and testimonials. Learn about their level of customer service, including punctuality, communication, and general professional courtesy. Also look into whether the home builders use high-end brands and offer warranties on materials, labor, or both. Review available online galleries of past work to get a feel of a company’s quality and attention to detail.

Ask About Specializations

Ask prospective home builders about their specialties to ensure you hire a company with experience building the features you want. You’ll also want to hire building contractors local to your area because they’re familiar with building codes and guidelines specific to your community.

 

If you reside in Hilo, HI, or the surrounding area and are preparing to build your dream house, see what the home builders at Carlson Homes have to offer. This full-service design-build company has served the community for over 23 years and enjoy working with dedicated building contractors. Call (808) 933-3077 today to schedule a consultation or visit the team online to review past projects.

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