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are some Key Points to consider when deciding to build:
Choose Your Builder Based On...
 | Reputation |
| Professionalism |
| Warranty |
| Experience |
 Why Should You Not Build Your Own Home?
| Expertise - It is harder than it looks |
| Schedule - Heavy Time Commitment |
| Connections - Subcontractor, Suppliers &
Government Agencies |
| Financing - Lenders are very wary |
| Warranty - There is no Builder's Warranty |
How Does The Builder Earn His Fee?
| Experience - Mistakes not made |
| Pricing - Subcontractors and Suppliers
Discounts are passed on to owners |
| Supervision - Directing the flow of work |
| Scheduling/Contacting - Subcontractors and
Suppliers |
| Administration - The Paperwork |
| Government - Permits, Inspections, and
Utilities |
Other Services Provided By Builder:
| Insurance - Worker's Compensation, General
Liability, & Builder's Risk |
| Protection From Cost Overruns/Price
Increases/Shortages/Damaged Material |
| Provide for Punch Out & Warranty Work |
| Assistance & Correction of Plans Before
& During Construction |
| Assistance in Site Layout - placement of house
on lot |
| Assistance in Selection of Materials,
Engineering of Plans Design Work, Decorating, and Drafting of Specifications |
| Prevention of Costly Delays by assuring Owner
has Material Selections made in a Timely Manner |
| Guidance to Stay in Budget by selecting
allowance items Before Start of Construction |
Intermediate Job Site Inspections With Owner...
| Site Layout |
| Framing Walkthrough |
| Electrical & Plumbing Location Walkthrough |
| Cabinets & Interior Trim Walkthrough -
Before Sheetrock |
| Trim & Floor Walkthrough - After Sheetrock |
| Final Punch Out Walkthrough Before Move |
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