After you’ve decided to build a home, the next and most important decision you need to make is: “With whom?” And like most decisions in life, arriving at the right choice takes patience, perseverance, and asking the right questions up front — so you can fully understand exactly whom you’re partnering with, and ensure you don’t receive any surprises after the project starts.
The best way to do that is by asking questions like these of your home builder. Their answers should help you get to know one another and either raise concerns or solidify your decision. Remember, you want a builder who is eager to answer questions with the level of detail, transparency, and accountability that you demand of any business partner. Put them to the test!
Questions That Prove a Home Builder’s Stellar Reputation
- How long have you been building custom homes in the area?
- How many homes have you built or remodeled?
- Can you provide me with references or testimonials from previous clients?
- Can I view a current project that you’re working on?
Questions That Address a Home Builder’s Expertise
- What areas do you service?
- What is your training and experience?
- Please speak to the quality of tradesmen used on your custom homes?
- What makes you different from other custom home builders?
Questions About the Builder’s Process
- Who will be overseeing the construction of my home? Who can I reach out to with questions as they arise, and how can I contact them?
- When and how can I make changes or upgrades throughout the building process?
- How do you communicate throughout the building process?
Questions About Home Design
- Do I need to find an architect or designer on my own?
- Do you have standard features in the homes you build?
- Do you provide assistance for selecting the home’s finishes and other needs?
Questions About Logistics and Timing
- How long will it take to build my home and how do you make sure we stay on schedule?
- When and how can I make changes or upgrades throughout the building process?
- Do all decisions need to be finalized before construction begins?
Questions About Cost
- Do you offer free estimates?
- How and when will the final cost of my home be determined?
Questions About Trust and Support
- How do you ensure quality construction?
- Do you offer a home warranty, and how do you handle any potential issues?
- Are you licensed and insured?
At Damskov Construction, we take tremendous pride in encouraging and empowering our customers to learn everything there is to know about who we are and what we do before a contract is ever signed. At the heart of our success is making YOU, our valued customer, a member of our expert team. We partner every step of the way, and welcome your questions and feedback.
It’s no accident that Damskov Construction has earned its reputation as a premier custom home builder in the Puget Sound area — let us prove it to you!
Have additional questions? Add them to the list! Let’s talk, and get to know each other.