Building a New Home or Custom Home (Part 4 of 6)

Building a New Home or Custom Home in Sequim or Port Angeles, the fourth article in a series on Selecting a Builder by Rick Anderson.

On the Job Site

Ask the builder how often he'll be on the job site. And verify his answer with his references. You deserve and are paying for the builder's time and attention. Ideally, he should be on your job site every day. In some cases, his presence two or three times a week is acceptable. If the builder's daily presence is important to you, experts suggest selecting a builder with a small company (fewer than 20 employees) who can be on the job all the time because your project will be a major one for him.

Signs of Roof Leaks

Do the roof shingles lay flat? Leaks can be revealed from discolorations and stains in the interior ceilings or walls caused by water seeping through cracks and into the house.

Signs of Good Construction

When you walk through the house of a "reference," you may need to look for signs of good building construction. these are often not obvious. At first you may feel embarrassed having to ask the homeowners you are visiting if you can open their windows or doors, or look in the closets, but remember that when you build your own house, you are making the investment of a lifetime. Who you choose to be your builder will affect the quality of your life for man years to come. That alone is worth taking a closer look.

(This article written by Rick Anderson and posted by Marketing Consultant Chuck Marunde.)

The Series:
Read Building a New Home or Custom Home (Part 1 of 6)
Read Building a New Home or Custom Home (Part 2 of 6)
Read Building a New Home or Custom Home (Part 3 of 6)
Read Building a New Home or Custom Home (Part 4 of 6)
Read Building a New Home or Custom Home (Part 5 of 6)
Read Building a New Home or Custom Home (Part 6 of 6)