Characteristics of Good Home Builder

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The task of choosing a Lexington home builder can
easily be a huge one this is because of the
large scope of works that are included in the
development of many custom built homes. Whether
you are thinking about renovations,
modernizations, or an actual construction job
some of these jobs may include repairs,
replacements, restoration, remodeling, painting,
moving or the demolition of residential
properties. Since these tasks include the overall
design of a house, it is vitally important to
select the right custom home builder Lexington
the following are some important considerations.
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Clean business record Homeowners should contact
the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to ensure that
the Lexington home builder has no recorded
customer complaints and no litigation filed
against them. Getting in touch with the BBB will
also help to determine if the company is a
legally registered builder.
Written estimates Written estimates are very
important in new home construction project. It
allows for a determination to be made whether or
not to proceed with the project depending on the
projected cost. Getting written estimates from
three different builders is ideal to finding the
best price possible.
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Licensed and registered Licenses and
registrations differ from one state to another.
Any custom home builder Lexington needs special
types of licenses ranging from a very simple
certificate to a detailed pre-qualification
requirement in order to process the license. It
is important to ensure that any contractor used
is registered and licensed by asking to see a
current certificate of registration as proof. As
an alternative, local licensing agencies or
consumer protection agencies can be contacted to
verify that a chosen builder is licensed and
registered.
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Number of projects completed The number of
custom built homes that have been completed by a
home builder will help indicated how long a
contractor has been doing this line of work. It
is appropriate to ask for a list of the projects
previously done work completed and to check out
the work quality.
Building permits It is the responsibility of the
contractor to acquire all necessary permits
required to start a project. If a builder asks a
customer to get the required permits, this is a
strong indication they are not registered or
licensed in the local area.
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Customer references It is wise to consult with
at least three different references that were
provided by the builder from a list of recently
finished projects. The Lexington home builder
should provide the name of the client, exact
location of the job, and contact numbers as well
as provide information on how long the project
took from start to completion.
Searching for a custom home builder Lexington is
not a daunting task if proper research has been
done prior to making such a selection. Basic
knowledge always helps to prevent an incompetent
contractor from being hired.
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