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The prospect of building your dream home is incredibly exciting. Before you get to enjoy the comforts of your new digs, however, you’ll need to find the right home builder for the job. Here are some simple search tips to keep in mind. 

Finding the Perfect Home Builder 

1. Research Your Options

The number of potential home builders to choose from can be overwhelming at first, but a little research can help narrow down your choices. Any contractor you work with should have a permanent business location. If they seem hesitant to answer that simple question, the business most likely isn’t as established as you want for your project. Similarly, you’ll want to know how long the business has been active. Working with a home builder with several years of experience is a much more reliable choice.

2. Get Recommendations

Once you’ve narrowed your options with some preliminary research, ask friends, family, and coworkers if they have any experience with the home builders still on your list. These individuals will give you honest opinions on their experiences and perhaps even suggest contractors you hadn’t yet considered. 

3. Interview Over the Phone

Once you have a shortlist of candidates, you’ll want to contact the contractors directly. A phone interview is a good first step, but it’s important to ask the right questions. Always ask a prospective home builder to provide a list of previous clients. Contacting these individuals can help you gauge the builder’s reliability and professionalism. You’ll also want to ask if they typically work on projects your size, how many projects they’ll be working on at once, if they work with subcontractors, and, if so, who those subcontractors are.

4. Visit the Home Builder

home builderIf you are satisfied with the information provided during your phone interview, schedule an in-person meeting with the contractor in question. The home builder should be able to answer all of your questions in a satisfactory way without much hesitation. Remember, you’ll be working with this person for several months, so it’s crucial you interact well. 

Before making your final decision, do a final check with the Better Business Bureau® or local consumer protection agency to ensure the company doesn’t have a history of complaints or situations of miscommunication.

 

Greg Gavin Construction is the go-to home builder for remodeling and construction projects in the Cincinnati, OH, area. For more than 35 years, the company has helped clients realize their dream homes while providing exceptional commercial construction work. For more information, call (812) 637-5202 or visit the website today.

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