Are You Looking for Someone to Build New Homes?

Posted on: 24 August 2021

Are you looking for a builder to construct some new homes on your land? Maybe you have recently decided on developing a subdivision and you must locate a builder who can take your plans and follow every detail accurately to construct the new homes. Choosing the most suitable builder for your project is essential. You might think that all builders are similar, but, in reality, there are many types of builders and you must identify the most suitable company to take your project forward. Here are three questions to ask any prospective building company.

Have you built new homes before?

Experience is always going to be central to your choice. Some builders specialise in building large commercial and industrial projects, and there are heritage builders who focus on restoration projects, as well as those who build new homes. Look for a builder who can demonstrate a track record on successful new home building projects. They will know what challenges your development is likely to face and how to overcome them while satisfying all the stakeholders.

Do you work on this scale?

Building companies vary enormously in size. There are multinational corporations and small family companies with one or two employees. You must find a company that is happy to work on your site. If you choose a company that is too big, your project may be neglected because they are focused on more lucrative larger projects. If you pick a smaller company, they may struggle to complete the work on time. Discuss timescales and expectations with any prospective building company so that you know precisely when the job should be completed and you aren't left waiting for the team to return and do what they have promised.

How do you communicate?

There are many aspects to building new homes, and there will frequently be questions that only the building company can answer. If you need to talk to someone about delays on the site, or issues with a permit being held up, it can be frustrating if they never return your calls or can only provide vague answers to your questions. When you are interviewing prospective building companies, ask them how they relate to their clients. Do they provide weekly or daily updates? Is there one individual tasked with communicating with you, providing a fixed point of contact? If you have concerns about any answers you receive, you could speak to their past clients and see whether they were satisfied with the way the company interacted with them. 

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