Part 12- How to Have A Successful Custom Home Building Experience
From The Builder’s Perspective.
Minimal Changes Once Construction Begins. If the Owners have followed the Builders process, the preliminary designs, construction plans, scopes of work and Design Selection Sheets have all been completed. There have been months of preparation prior to the start of construction. The Builder has wound the spring of the construction process tightly and all the subcontractor and suppliers are ready to commence work. Vendor pricing has been locked in and the Builder has been lining his team up for weeks. Everyone is ready to go. The last thing you want to do at this point is throw a wrench into the wheels of progress. Sure, Builders are use to Homeowners changing their minds, it’s all part of the business but within reason. That said, there are small changes and big changes. Small changes are to be expected but “we’ve decided to add a guest suite to the second floor” involves multiple issues (see- is my builder ripping me off with change orders). You can make big changes at this point but it’s going to cost you. Think carefully as you move through the Builder’s process, making the tough decisions along the way. In the end, your home will be better and your Builder will love you for it!
Have an awesome day!
Mike
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