5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Custom Home Building Contractor

When choosing a custom home building contractor, you want to ensure you’ll get a qualified and dedicated team. Whether it is for your personal home or commercial business, there are some questions you should ask. Here are five:

Will I have the same team working on my job each day? 

Why does this matter? Having the same team working on your property will ensure two things. First, you can build trust and a relationship when you see them each day. After all, it is your place, and you do not want new strangers coming in and out each day. Second, communication will run a lot smoother. You will be able to talk to the same project manager each day, and when you want something specific, all the workers will know your request. You will not have to remind and tell the construction team repeatedly.

What is your workday like? 

This is one of the most important questions to ask! Their workday will also affect yours. Knowing their approximate start and end times will let you know when you should/shouldn’t be around. You will also find out if you need to move anything that is in the way of their work. You will also figure out what the daily noise level will be like. Construction can be noisy, and there is no way around it! However, knowing when the noise will occur is a great way to warn neighbors and your business visitors. 

Do you have a clean-up process at the end of each day? 

You may not know this, but not all contractors clean up the job sites at the end of each working day. You probably do not want to work with them if they do not. A quality contractor will always ensure things are cleaned up at the end of the day so no rusty nails or garbage is lying around your property. Because you are under construction does not mean your place should look like a junkyard each night! 

What is the payment schedule? 

Figuring this out beforehand will save you from surprise bills. Contractors’ payment methods will vary, so you should ask this upfront. This way, the communication line is open, and you both know what to expect. 

How should I get in touch with you? 

Have you noticed a common theme in these questions? Communication. Communication, communication! This is what will make your job project run smoothly and ensure you get everything you want out of it. This is also a great time to give your contractor a way to contact you in case of questions or emergencies.