BBL | How to Choose

Choosing your custom builder is the most critical part of building your custom home. You and your builder will form a partnership which will last for many months. It is important you spend whatever time is necessary in choosing a custom home builder.

Call your local home builders association for a list of custom home builders. Check with friends, relatives, and real estate agents for additional names of custom builders.

Set up an interview with three builders form those you have compiled. Suggested number of interviews is three. This will help you to remember key notes about each builder.

Ask the builder for a list of references, preferably four to five past clients. Arrange a visit with each of these clients so that you may see the builders product. Do these clients recommend this builder?

Call the local Better Business Bureau. Does the builder have and outstanding complaints on file? Call the local home builders association. Is the builder a member in good standing.

Ask to see current certificate of insurance. Does the builder carry casualty and worker’s compensation insurance?

Do you feel comfortable with the builder? You need to feel that you can develop good working relationship with the builder.

Does the builder offer a homeowners warranties package?

“A custom builder is an entity that provides a service to construct a unique
home or building that meets a specific client’s needs and desires.”

To speak with one of our custom home representatives, Mike Rellergert or
Darian Amberger, please contact BBL at 800-455-6675 or ask@bblusa.net.


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