A few handy tips on zooming in on the perfect builder for the construction of your dream home
Buying your dream home is slightly easier and more convenient as compared to building it from the scratch. When constructing your dream home, you have two main options:
1 Undertake the entire construction yourself, which will involve consulting various professionals and hiring specialists for specific tasks.
2 The second option involves outsourcing the entire project to a construction firm or consultant. It then becomes their responsibility to hire skilled professionals to manage different aspects of the construction. You have one point of contact (the construction firm) and they will ensure that your dream home is actually realised and that too within the decided budget.
However, since this single point of contact will oversee the entire construction process, it is crucial to hire someone you not only trust but also have a thorough understanding of the task at hand. It is needless to say that you just cannot take chances with a place that you will be calling home and especially if you plan to live in it, can you?
So, how do you go about choosing the right builder to ensure you have your money’s worth and a beautiful, safe home too? We help you with a handy guide to choosing the right builder for your home.
Credibility and qualifications
In this era of social media and search engine optimisation, it’s quite easy to track down a construction firm’s credibility and qualifications. This is perhaps the first thing you must ascertain before you entrust the construction of your home to a firm.
A constructor of repute will always be a member of a recognised industry body. It is also a good idea to check if the firm is certified. An internationally audited and certified firm is expected to be more professional in the business with stronger focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
Reputation of trust
Trust and transparency are two important aspects that homebuyers expect from the construction industry. When looking for a construction firm for your home, check for these qualities:
Enquire within your network of friends and business acquaintances who might recommend a good builder of repute.
A trustworthy firm will not leave a project midway or delay it. The quality of construction will be given utmost priority because a home has to stand strong and safe for a lifetime.
A firm that is transparent when it comes to the construction budget and other transactions, will have a clear payment plan in place without any fine print. This means no unpleasant surprises through hidden costs that are slapped on the customer during the construction phase.
Another aspect to ascertain is if the firm is known for subcontracting the project to another firm. This is an absolute no - no because it’s a contract of trust that the firm and you have signed and it cannot be violated by the constructor by giving the work to a third party.
Project portfolio
If you’re looking for a professional builder with experience, enquire if they have a website or catalogue listing their completed projects. This will give you the right picture about the kind of work the builder has accomplished. It will also give you an idea about the type of home designs they are skilled at and the materials used.
Timely delivery
It is a non-negotiable priority, and it must be equally important to the construction firm that you choose. The firm should respect your time and adhere to the project delivery date specified in the contract. If possible, reach out to the firm’s previous clients to confirm whether they truly honour their commitments and deliver the completed home within the agreed timeframe.
Do not hesitate to take help from the professionals if you feel that something is off at any stage of the purchase. As the saying goes, ‘better safe than sorry’.
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