If you’ve decided to build your own custom home, but you haven’t decided who you trust, you are in luck. Choosing a reputable builder for your home is not as difficult or intimidating as it might seem. If you want to start moving on your home building, look through this list before you make contact with anyone, so you can make your home building decisions with confidence. Here are five qualities that a reputable, trustworthy custom home builder should have.

Experience

It should go without saying, but experience is a highly valuable asset. Home builders who have been in the business have worked through problems, so they will be better equipped to fix any snags that might arise while constructing your new home. They will also have a track record, which you will be able to check on before you select them. Like all businesses that have been around for a while, they will likely have references, or even an online reputation. Check them out before you hire anyone.

Can Help With Lot Selection and Knows the Neighborhood

An established home builder should have access to lots on which you can build your dream custom home. If you already have a lot picked out, make sure that they are familiar with the area and know the codes of the municipality. This can save you headaches and stress that can occur when a builder is not familiar with any issues that could potentially arise.

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Communicates and Works With You as a Partner

With such a major purchase, you will likely want to know what is going on throughout the several month long process. An effective builder also communicates issues and helps you with the decisions, so you never feel surprised or left wondering why there was a delay. They are also able to give updates, and they respect that this is a major purchase, and that you want to know that your new home build is going well.

Uses a Reputable Lender

Home construction can become very stressful if the financing becomes an issue. A home builder should have a lender that will give your financing priority. This is because the lender knows the builder, and they have an established rapport that will make your lending easier as well.

Belongs to a Credible Builder’s Association

Any legitimate builder should belong to a builder’s association. Check any builders that you are thinking about hiring online. Most builders will have the association’s seal on their website. You can then make inquiries about the builder’s association, both by looking at the builder’s association website, and by asking other people you might know that have already built.

If you put in some research, you will find a builder that you can be confident will build your dream home with as little unnecessary headache as possible. Use as many resources as you can find, communicate with the builder that your choose, and pretty soon you’ll be in the home of your dreams.

Contact Alair Homes Maple Ridge today if you have any questions about building your custom home!