choosing a builder
In choosing a builder you should consider the following:
- Your builder should be licensed by the State of Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The licensing process requires an exam plus evidence of past experience and expertise in the field he is building in. A contractor must be licensed to legally perform jobs that require a building permit or when labor and materials for the project cost $1,000 or more. You can visit the The Arizona Registrar of Contractors site or call them at 602-542-1525 or 1-877-MY AZROC (1-877-692-9762) to check a contractor’s license and complaint history.
- Request the names of several recent customers the builder has completed homes for. Call the customer and discuss their experience.
- Look closely at the homes the builder has completed and has under construction. Do they represent the workmanship you desire? Remember to focus on the workmanship, not the finishes, design or features, since those are the homeowner's choices, not the builder's.
- You should get at least 3 bids from different builders before making your decision. When comparing proposals for homes it is essential that you compare apples to apples so you'll want to be sure they are bidding on the same level of quality. You should have a spec sheet that outlines the finishes (ie flooring, interior trim, hvac, etc) and features (ie appliances, pool) to be included in the bid.
- You should feel comfortable with the builder and have a rapport with him/her. It is very important to have trust in your builder.
- The builder should have experience in the size, area, and price range of home that you are contemplating. Ask to see homes he has completed in this area or price range. You may only be able to view the homes from the street, but this should tell you about his experience and the type of homes he builds. Each builder employs trades people to create your home and will normally use the same trades people for your home. This is important since the quality of your home will be only as good as the sub contractors who helped create it.
- Make sure you understand the terms of the contract before signing. See Building Tips>Contract Types for more information on the different types of contracts
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Infiniti Custom Homes is licensed
General Residential Contractor
in the state of Arizona
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