4 Things to Look For When Choosing Custom Home Builders
You dream about the perfect home. You have a design that you love, you’ve consulted with an architect, and you have the property. You just need to find the right custom home builders to help make those ideas a reality. Of course, there are custom home builders out there offering their services. How can you determine which one you should choose for your property?
Below, you will find four of the most important things to consider when making your choice. Use the information below to help you narrow your choices and find the ideal builder for your property.
HAVAN Member
One of the first things you should look for is whether the company you are considering is a member of HAVAN (Homebuilders Association Vancouver). Those who are members follow a voluntary Code of Ethics, which helps to ensure fair and honest dealings whenever they do business.
Dedicated to the Home Building Profession
Being a member of HAVAN is one way that custom home builders show their dedication to the profession. However, you want to dig deeper. You want to learn as much as possible about the company you are considering for building your home.
How long have they been in business and what type of experience do they have? Are they a legitimate company offering services to clients, or do they seem more like a fly-by-night company that might not be around in a few years?
When you speak with the builders, it should be easy to get a better sense of their dedication to the field. Are they excited about the prospect of working on your project? Do they have the right team in place and do all of the team members have experience? Learn as much as possible about the company to get a better sense of their dedication.
Client Testimonials
One of the best ways to get a sense of a custom home builder’s reputation is to learn more about the work they’ve done in the past. Check their website to read testimonials from clients and see images from projects they’ve worked on in the past. The clients who have experience working with the builders can help to give you a better sense of what it will be like to hire them.
Take some time to search the web for information about the home builders from past clients, and see if the builder will provide you with references. The more research you do in the early stages, the happier you will ultimately be with the home builders you eventually choose.
Net Zero Certification
You should also check for Net Zero certification. The term ‘Net Zero’ refers to homes that are capable of producing as much energy as they consume. These homes are more energy-efficient than conventional homes—up to 80% more. They use renewable energy to help generate the power needed to operate them. Investing in these homes is sustainable, and it can help reduce energy costs for homeowners.
Whether building a new home or renovating an existing home, consider looking for home builders with Net Zero certification. It can be beneficial for you, the planet, and if you eventually sell your home, it may be something that can help to attract even more buyers for your property.
You have a lot to consider when choosing a home builder for your property. Using the four “must finds” mentioned above, though, can make it easier to narrow your choices.
