Choosing a custom home builder is a big deal. After all, you’re deciding who is going to build the home that you will potentially live the rest of your life in. A great custom home builder will help you turn your custom dream home into a reality and keep your desired budget aligned throughout the entire process. So how do you narrow down who’s going to become your partner in this ultra-important process? We’ve gathered some of our top must-ask questions when interviewing home custom home builders, so you can be confident that you’ve made the very best decision for you and your family.
When choosing a custom home builder, it’s important to know if they have experience in building the style and quality of the home that you’re looking for. You may be looking for features that are entirely new to the builder, in which case it is best to go with someone who already has experience in this area.
Sims Luxury Builders tells us more on why choosing a custom home builder with experience in every aspect of your project is so important:
“This is extremely important, as each style of home presents unique challenges. You want to feel confident that your builder won’t be trying something new on your project, but instead will be applying a vast catalog of knowledge and lessons learned from similar homes they’ve built in the past.”
While some custom home builders include interior design services, others will work in collaboration with separate interior design services that you hire yourself. If you don’t wish to hire an interior designer at all, it’s important that your custom home builder can guide you through how to make these decisions.
PHW Homes explains why you may prefer a custom home builder who assists in selecting home finishes:
“Building a new home involves a lot of decisions, especially when it comes to selecting items like cabinets, counters, light/plumbing fixtures, paint colors, etc. For many people, it can be overwhelming. An experienced interior designer can walk you through the process, so knowing if they include one would be helpful. Make sure you’re not on your own and the builder has someone to guide you through the selection process. Additionally, do they have standard suppliers that they work with, or will you have to navigate those on your own as well?”
Before you hire a custom home builder, you must know what their typical design/build process looks like from start to finish. You’re paying a substantial amount of money to have your dream home built, and you need to know that your home builder will take you through every step of the process with them, keeping you as up-to-date as you request to be.
Custom Home Group explains why your custom home builder needs to be able to completely break down their design/build process for you, answering any questions you have along the way:
“Reputable and established custom home builders will be licensed and insured and will have a standard workflow they tend to follow for their projects. The builder you’re meeting with should be able to easily and confidently take you through each step of their process. You can also ask about where in the custom design process you can make changes and upgrades before construction begins and during construction. This gives you some insight into what working with the builder will be like and what to expect throughout the process. Vague answers or no answer at all are warning signs that the builder might not be a good fit for you.”
We at JA Custom Homes Inc are here to provide you with a full-service custom home building experience, so we can turn your dream home into a reality. We offer high-end planning, design services, and renovations to help you construct your perfect space. Contact us today so we can get started!
