If you’re reading this it means you are building (or considering building) your own custom home. Congrats! Building a home is a major investment and life milestone and should be handled with care. You probably have been planning this for a long time and thinking about it even longer. While this is an exciting time, there can be a lot of stress and decision-making. This can lead you to the question “Who do I trust to build my dream property?” To help simplify the process, we’ve created this guide in hopes of making this process even a little less daunting.
First and foremost, begin your search
There are a lot of great resources out there from online sites to word of mouth. Some things to consider are how long has the company been in business, what areas do they specialize in, what is their level of quality, what do people say about them, and what kind of houses do they usually build. From there, you should be able to make a list of the ones that stand out to you and align with the scope of work you are trying to accomplish. Sometimes it’s best to not only rely on what you see online. Pick up the phone and call your top three builders and ask them about their process to get a better feel for how they work.
Questions to ask
When you’ve narrowed down your search have your list of questions ready.
- What style houses do you primarily build and what is your building process like?
- Will I have a main point of contact through this process?
- What kind of contract will you provide?
- How do you mitigate challenges to stay on schedule and budget?
- In the event that there are changes and additional costs, what does that process look like?
- How will questions and concerns be addressed during construction?
- How often will I be updated on the progress of the project?
Visit model homes and view properties
The more houses you look at, the more you will know what exactly you will want and you will be able to convey your vision to your builders. There are so many details when it comes to building a house from the ground up that’s why it is important to get clear and be able to be specific on exactly what you are trying to build.
What makes Clancy Construction a great choice
“Clancy Construction is a very professional company. They do the job right or they won’t do it” – Wayne Larkin, Clancy Construction homeowners.
At Clancy Construction Inc., we take pride in being a home builder that people can trust and rely on to bring their dreams to reality. From the initial concept all the way to completion, we are there to walk you through every step of the design process to ensure that what you get is exactly what you want.