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Without the assistance of BuilderBids, you will spend countless hours researching a suitable
builder for your new home. The good news is that we have already done the homework for you. We check builder’s company history, financials, licenses, insurance, and compliance with local codes, but
we go further than that. We actually talk to local
suppliers, tradesmen and inspectors as well as the builders' own
customers -- all in an effort to determine the quality and dependability of their work.
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10 TOUGH BENCHMARKS BUILDERBIDS
EVALUATES ON EVERY NETWORK BUILDER
- BuilderBids has checked the quality of the builders work.
We have toured several of the builder's finished homes and looked closely at the workmanship and
evaluated the quality of the foundation, drainage, framing, cabinetry, trim work,
sheetrock, etc.
- BuilderBids has checked see if the builder is well organized and accessible.
Some builders are notoriously disorganized. If the builder cannot run an office efficiently, they
may not run the job efficiently. We ask where their office is located and if they have someone available at all times to answer questions should they not be readily available. You should feel confident that your
builder will return your calls promptly and act quickly on any problems or concerns you may have, especially after the home is complete.
- BuilderBids has been provided financial disclosures by the builders.
Financial standing is an extremely important though often overlooked criteria for selecting a builder. A builder's cash flow problems can result
in building problems. Reputable builders will be happy to give you financial facts, in writing, about the company.
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has verified that the builder is licensed in his own name.
Some builders use someone else's license because they cannot pass required tests, or because they have for some reason lost their license.
- BuilderBids examines builder's reputation and what other professionals
have to say.
Some of the best people to ask about a builder are
professionals in the field. Ask a building inspector, developers,
Realtors, or bankers their opinion of the builder.
- BuilderBids has verified that the builder conducts first hand inspections of every job.
Some builders are good salespeople but are less attentive to the job site. Will the builder closely monitor the jobsite and keep you informed of
your home's progress?
- BuilderBids has checked to see if the builder is used to working with long distance customers.
If your home is being built while you live in another area, you place a great deal of faith in your builder. Some companies are
accustomed to working with long-distance customers. You will benefit from having a builder who will communicate with you frequently and do things such as send
photographs of your home to you as construction progresses.
- BuilderBids makes sure that each customer will have access
to builder's warranty before making a final building decision.
The warranty determines the future service you'll receive. The best builders provide a lengthy structural warranty and have a warranty department. Read the warranty thoroughly. There is a tremendous difference in warranties and you should always ensure your safety by
investigating.
- BuilderBids Provides information on how long the builder has been in business.
When you talk to prospective builders it is a good idea to ask how many years the builder has been in business. A brand new business
may lack the capital or experience to do the job.
- BuilderBids Has checked the builder's references.
One of the most important elements in searching for a home builder is checking references. The following questions are appropriate to
ask:
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Was the final costs of the home the same as originally promised?
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Did your builder complete the home in a timely fashion?
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Were you satisfied with the quality?
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Did your builder follow-up after closing and complete your punch list?
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Has the builder been called upon to provide warranty service and what was the response?
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Would you contract with the builder again? |
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