Are you looking at building a custom home or are you looking to renovate your existing home? Are you overwhelmed with all the choices in the current market?
There is so much to think about when it comes to finding a builder and with social media playing a huge part in advertisement in this day and age, it can be extremely overwhelming and confusing to find a company that’s right for your individual needs. Then it all becomes too hard and you end up delaying your decision which then further delays your entire project.
So how do you know who to entrust with what is likely to be one of the biggest emotional and financial investments of your life?
Get Specific!
Most people believe that all builders are cut from the same cloth. But this simply isn’t true.
You want to think objectively about what sort of project you are looking to complete, and what the overall feeling you want this project to bring. These answers will then give you the foundation for what type of builder you need to find. For example, if you are planning a bathroom renovation, it makes sense to engage with a builder who specialises in bathroom renovations. If you are building a new home, but you live near a beach, looking for a builder who specialises in coastal homes is preferable, and so on and so forth.
The benefit of working with a builder who specialises in your particular project is they know exactly how that type of project should be designed, organised and quoted in the most efficient manner. They have pre existing relationships with the types of trades you’ll need and they will be able to deliver more accurate and realistic expectations because of their experience in that area.. Plus, all of their systems and processes are already set up to handle it.
Hiring a builder who hasn’t niched down into a particular specialty means that every project they complete is vastly different and unfortunately, one builder or trade simply can’t do everything for everyone. And those who try, struggle to provide their clients with a quality experience and outcome. It’s a common myth that the only way for a builder to stay busy is to say yes to everyone, a builder who has found their niche can be more efficient and increase their team’s capacity doing projects that they love and that they are really good at. Taking on too many different styles of projects means there won’t be any processes and systems in place to ensure these projects go to plan; timelines will go astray and promises won’t be delivered.
You want to work with a company that has a team of people who can help bring your project to life. A specialist builder should be well-versed in their field of expertise and know how to achieve your goals effectively. So get specific about what you are looking for when it comes to your project and use those decisions to research the perfect builder for you.
What’s next?
Finding the right builder is the first step, but what else is important?
And what are some other key things you need to look out for to help make an informed decision?
Ask the right questions
We’ve come up with a few simple questions you can ask yourself and your potential builder to help make sure they are the right fit for your type of project. Find the answers to these questions and you’ll feel more confident to make the right decision!
- What are your (the builders) standard processes for planning, communication and feedback etc?
This will give you an insight into how the company runs their business day to day and will help paint the picture of how you’ll experience the journey of your project coming together.
- What level of detail do they provide in their quote or proposal?
You may think you have found the perfect builder, to then discover that their quote wasn’t as detailed as you thought it would be… You want to be sure you won’t be hit with builders’ variations so making sure there’s as much detail in their proposal as possible will help with your decision.
- Why do they choose to specialise in that particular area?
Finding out why they enjoy building in their particular niche is an important thing to ask. It will help to establish a relationship and give you a greater understanding of their company and their values.
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My parents had always envisioned creating their own bespoke house that would meet all of their requirements. They are looking for the experience of a custom home builder who can realize their idea for their dream house with exquisite craftsmanship because they recognize the rare chance to design a space that genuinely represents their vision and lifestyle. Knowing that you want to consider your project’s kind and the overall sensation it should evoke in your audience with objectivity will be beneficial.