For first time home builders, constructing your home can be a headache without proper support. The process is not as simple as sketching a design, buying materials, and starting your build. You need to be knowledgeable about regulations and codes in your neighbourhood and city, understand home design and construction, what materials and products to buy to purchase and how to operate the tools for your build.
It's not something to take lightly, particularly if you are on a budget and timeframe. Here's a few ways hiring the services of a professional builder can help you:
Experience & Knowledge
If this is your first build, chances are you have no idea what you're doing. No matter how many tutorial videos you watch on YouTube or books you check out from the library, you will not be able to replace the valued experience and knowledge you can receive from a professional home builder.
If you are a hands-on type, communicate this with the builder and request that you participate in the build. Do not be afraid to voice your desire to be involved in the process.
Professional Timeframe
Many projects, particularly those not managed by professionals, experience significant delays that result in losses in enthusiasm for the build and also additional costs for materials. Hiring a professional to oversee the build from start to finish can significantly reduce the chances of delays and unexpected expenditures associated with those delays, not to mention giving you the ease of mind to know that your home build is consistently progressing.
Guarantee & Warranty
Having a contract with a professional ensures your protection for the cost of labour, materials and all associated expenses for your home build. You will have the comfort of knowing that in working with the builder, your home will be built to all regulations and codes, be secure in its structure, and your overall satisfaction will be guaranteed.
Unlike if you were to build your own home and incur all costs, hiring a professional gives you the safety of having a contract guarantee for the work that's completed. Should you not receive what was outlined in your contract with the builder, you will have the option to a dispute their work and receive all or a portion of your money back.
In addition, as is the case in most contracts between builders and homeowners, you will be protected by a warranty for the labour and for the manufacturing materials. This again provides you with more safety for not only the money you invested but also for the materials that were used to construct your home.
Contact a company like Seapointe Homes if you have specific questions about the home building process.
