How to Choose the Best Home Builder

So you’ve decided to forgo buying an existing home and are taking the plunge into a home of your own making. Building a home can either be very exciting, or very stressful. To be honest, it can be a bit of both. But if you go with the right home builder, your life and your project will be much easier.

How do you know which home builder is the right one for you? Here are a few guidelines to help you choose the best home builder.

Decide What You Want

Think carefully about the type of home you want. Are you set on a grand country mansion or would you like a contemporary inner-city dwelling? What is your price range? Are you a first-time buyer? Not all home building companies are the same. Some won’t even work with first-time buyers, and some can only create a small range of homes. Ideally, you’ll want to find a builder who has a range of home designs for you to choose from and is open to customisation to suit your needs.

Are They Experienced?

We don’t necessarily mean for you to question the experience of a new firm, because the people who work in it could be seasoned workers. Make sure you do check up on both the firm and the individual contractors and builders to see how much experience they have. This will help ensure you that the builder will finish your home on time and on budget.

Research Their Reputation

If you are strongly considering one firm over another, it’s important to do your research and see if they are trusted in the industry. Are their past clients satisfied? Don’t be afraid to ask for references and testimonials or to visit homes that they have built. If the building company has won any awards for their work, that’s usually a good indication that they are a reputable firm.

Are They Licensed and Insured?

Every builder is required to be licensed and insured in the area in which they are working. Make sure that the builder and their workers are all covered during the building process.

Do They Build Green?

In this day and age, sustainability is important when building a new home. From responsible building materials to energy efficient designs, ask your builder how they plan to incorporate sustainability and environmental awareness into the building process. Some companies in NSW and the ACT are seeing the environmental and aesthetic rewards in choosing to build with Australian-made steel frames.

Visit Their Homes

Nothing can help you get a real feel for a design and the builder’s work like visiting one of their sites. Whether you schedule an appointment to view a past buyer’s home or you take a tour of one of their display homes, keep a critical eye open. Pay attention to the quality of the construction and the attention to detail. Bring a note pad and take notes, writing down brands of building products the builder might have used so you can research their quality later.

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