What is Your Builder Really providing and What is Your Builder Meant to do?

When engaging a builder to either build your new home or conduct renovations to your established home it is important to select a builder who will provide you with value for money and is someone you feel you can trust for the long term. A quality builder will provide you with a perfect building experience by managing the product on the ground and getting involved in all aspects of the construction.

When you negotiate your way through the various builders on your journey to selecting the builder best suited to your needs find out exactly what role the builder intends taking, or more precisely, what is the structure of the business. The only way to find out if a builder will be doing all that you expect of him ask a series of simple questions such as:

• Will you be on site supervising the work of sub contractors?
• Will you take responsibility for the schedule of the building process?
• Will you liaise with the relevant institutions on issues relating to finance and contracts?
• Who will be calculating the material and labour needs for this project?
• Will you arrange the necessary inspections with Council?
• Are you able to assist with any further discussions / negotiations with Council or regulatory bodies.

While many builders still carry out all of the traditional functions some companies have become highly developed and are able to offer high levels of supervision during the construction process. You are hiring a builder for a reason and that reason is to make sure that he / she is able to manage the overall building work. You have chosen your builder and you have a right to expect that that is who you are dealing with rather than a sub contractor. You will be sharing a very special relationship with your builder so make sure during the selection phase you select a builder who you can trust based on their reputation.

While all builders will see your building project through to completion you must be satisfied that the builder you select will provide you with the exposure that you desire.. A reputable builder will welcome questions from you when you are trying to find out if he is the right person to make your building dreams become a reality. Expect nothing but the very best from your builder and this includes being available on site and taking care of the finer details of your building project.