A contractor can be your best friend – but a nightmare if you do not make a selection carefully. Make a bad selection and you will end up with a partner who will not give you the advice that will avoid those sleepless nights. A great developer will provide advice that will stop you from making the wrong decision about what money to spend on buildings and the land that they are erected on. Without their advice, you may make a costly decision that influences your way of life.

But choosing that way of life can be challenging. Coast Homes helps you make the right choice when it comes to selecting that perfect building partner. 

The Importance of a List.

The building contractor business is cut-throat and this has allowed some fly-by-night operators to step up. The fact of the matter is that many contractors have specialties such as aesthetic appearance, the cost-effective use of material, and many other aspects of the building process. Finance is another aspect of buying a home that can trip up the first-time buyer.  

One of the first steps to making sure that you get the best builder is to draw up a simple list. Local suppliers are best – and you are going to have to discuss your needs with them. Those needs are going to include such things as the type of building materials (including if they are eco-friendly) and the aesthetic appeal of the materials used in the construction of the home. 

However, before construction even starts a homeowner needs to make some decisions about that building partner.

A great first step is to take a look at the mockup of the villages on offer. That will help to narrow down the offerings. The walkthrough of that model home – if you like what you see, do more research. The Internet can be your best friend. Take a look at local builders – and be sure to ask for recommendations from friends and family. They are your best sources of trusted information. Building that list of trusted sources is very important.

Break it Down.

Once you have that list you’ll be ready to eliminate some suppliers. Then it’s time to make some tough choices. Apply criteria such as whether or not they’re licensed and insured. Does the home come with some sort of guarantee of quality? You also need to have public liability insurance and home warranty insurance – and make sure that you read the fine print on that contract. Terms and conditions can trip you up.

That track record is also important. The longer they have been in business the better their relationship with material suppliers is going to be. And that relationship can save you large amounts of money during the building process.

Credentials are Important

The builder that you choose should be licensed and have the required insurance – that fact should be checked prior to making your decision about the company that provides a service. The licensing and regulatory compliance will give you the peace of mind of knowing that you are building a relationship that is more than bricks and mortar.

But before you make your final decision there are other factors that should be taken into account.

That display of the model village is important. Talk to the reps – but don’t fall for marketing-speak. Visit the model home and take notes. Confirm that the finishings will be the same as those you will finally enjoy – it’s the little things that count. When it comes to quality and final look and feel there are no questions that should go unasked. Make sure that the company that is going to be responsible for the finished product is reliable and has a history of success. 

The Internet can be your best friend when it comes to making that final decision. There are a number of review sites ( take a look at Google and relevant social media sites) that will give you insight into similar projects that have been managed by the company you are evaluating. But those online reviews are sometimes packed with paid-for opinions. Be careful of what you believe. It might be a good idea to visit other local projects and simply ask questions of the homeowners.

Pricing.

Money counts – compare like with like. Take a look at the fine print as far as offers are concerned. Inclusions and exclusions are important. Look at fixed costs versus variables. Those variables can make a huge difference to your budget, they mount up quicker than you might think.