Why Does the Bidding Process Fail?
Many people dream of building a custom home, and right now could be the perfect time to do so in Saskatoon. However, it is easy for this dream to become a nightmare if you select the wrong builder. It is often tempting to choose the lowest-bidding contractor, but if you are not careful, you could face surprise cost overruns and design changes that force you to compromise on your vision.
Make yourself aware of the challenges you could face during the construction of your home before making any commitments. While you might be thinking of creating plans with an architect and then finding a builder through a three-bid process, you could avoid many potential problems by working with a builder from the start. While this may cost a little extra in the short-term, there are numerous advantages to doing so.
It is Hard to Compare Bids
Once you have a plan for your custom home, it is easy to forget that your builder still needs to translate it to the material world. Unfortunately, the price that a contractor offers to build your home does not communicate their ability to do this. Each builder is different and will use their own set of construction methods and materials for your home. Relying solely on price does not allow you to evaluate the unique capabilities of each builder. This makes it less likely that you will find the one that is best for your needs.
The Lowest Price is not Always Best
If a deal is too good to be true, it usually is. This advice is just as valid for selecting home builders as it is for any other part of your life. The lowest bidder might not have the experience necessary to complete the design you want, which could quickly lead to added expenses. Even worse, the lower price might be a result of cost-cutting, and they may offer less customer service and a lower-quality product. They may also try to surprise you with hidden fees during construction.
Your Builder and Architect do not Get Along
Poor miscommunication between your architect and builder can complicate the construction process and force unexpected changes to your home. Even if you are not working directly with an architect during the construction process, this can still be a problem. Your lowest-bidding contractor might be qualified to build your home, yet they may struggle to make sense of plans which lack any design input from them.
One easy way to avoid many of these challenges is to work with an experienced, competent builder from the start. Alair Homes Saskatoon is here to answer any questions you may have about what it takes to build a custom home. As your builder, we will work closely with you through every stage of the design and construction process, making sure that when you step into your new home, it is just the way you imagined it.