Deciding to build a custom home is exciting. However, the process to find the right builder isn't quite as exciting. Sometimes you won't have much of an option if you choose a specific neighborhood.
Regardless, the builder you trust with your new custom home needs to be great. Here are a few qualities you should always look for when hiring a home builder.
Experience
An inexperienced builder may to a fine job, but you'll be taking a chance. The best home builders can back up their reputation with plenty of years of experience within the industry. Not only should your builder be experienced, but they should also be experienced in the type of home you want to build.
Your builder should be able to offer a portfolio of custom homes you like. If their options don't fit with what you have in mind for your dream home, they may not be the right builder for you. It's important to choose a custom home builder with experience in the type of architecture and design you prefer.
Flexibility
You're not building a custom home because you want a cookie-cutter house just like the one next door. Your home builder should be flexible and offer plenty of options to help you customize your home.
When you start looking for the right builder for you, it's important to find out how much of the design/plan you will be able to change to make the home yours. A true custom builder will offer plenty of flexibility to provide you with a completely custom home.
Built To Last
Choosing a builder for your new home means you need someone that builds homes that last. You want a builder using top-quality materials and proper building practices. A custom home builder that cuts corners and uses lower-quality materials may create a home that looks good, but it may need repairs much sooner.
Make sure the builder you choose has a reputation for using high-quality materials and proven building practices. By choosing a quality builder, you won't have to worry about complaining later about the quality of your home.
Excellent References
Does the builder offer references from past clients? Are those references amazing or lackluster?
A good custom home builder will be able to offer plenty of past clients willing to give them a glowing recommendation. Make sure you ask for references or you could end up hiring the wrong builder for your new home.
Warranties
All good builders offer some type of warranty. Even though you're building a new home, there could be issues years after you move in. Make sure the builder offers warranties to protect your new home before you make the final hiring decision.
A good home builder will offer all of these qualities, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to great service. You don't want to just hire any builder willing to take the job or one offering to build you a custom home for the cheapest price.
Instead, take the time to compare a few builders and find the one that fits best for you. From the design to the final product, choosing the right home builder will make the process of building your dream home far more exciting. Powell Custom Homes would be happy to help if you’re starting this process in the Mattawan/Kalamazoo area!
