When clients have questions during the construction of their house, many are inclined to go to the people working on site. Unfortunately, not every tradesman is equal and has the same level of expertise. Avoid confusion throughout the custom home building process by staying in contact with your builder.

Extra Costs

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Asking questions of sub-contractors rather than going to your builder sometimes increases the cost of your custom built home. You may not think that it is an issue to ask your plumber to install a different product or make changes, especially when the professional agrees to make the changes. However, to make that change, the plumber may contact an electrician or drywall professional. Work completed by other professionals sometimes has to change too. All the changes are then billed to the project, and the end result is an increase in cost to you.

Requesting help from someone other than your builder is one way to exceed the budget for your custom home. There are ways to avoid this. Always ask the builder ahead of time how much you can expect to pay for any proposed changes. Whether changing paint colors or the placement of a door, there is a cost involved.

Delays

No one wants to hear their home is taking longer than expected to build. Making requests to tradesmen working at the site means fast responses are never guaranteed. The sub-contractor may lack information about delivery times, inspection requests, the timeline for other sub-contractors to come in or a variety of other aspects of construction. Going straight to the builder with any questions or concerns saves time. This person coordinates all the work in your home. Therefore, they are best equipped to provide accurate answers and make changes without delaying the process.

Mistakes

Mistakes sometimes occur when clients speak with sub-contractors rather than talking directly with their project managers. This happens when information is not communicated accurately from one sub-contractor to another, or items are not ordered in a timely manner to carry out change requests. Even though sub-contractors have good intentions, they also sometimes fail to get all the information necessary to make a change or address a problem brought to their intention. Speaking directly with your Alair Homes Camrose project manager means going to the person held accountable for your custom built home. This individual has a vested interest in ensuring mistakes are avoided and resolving any problems without delay.

The process of building a custom home is sometimes intense. Questions are common. It is always best to address them to the right person. When you need help, want to make a change or have concerns, communicate directly with your builder. This helps to avoid delays and unexpected costs and ensures your custom home building experience is successful.