What to Look for in a Custom Home Builder

When you select a custom home builder, you’re choosing to trust someone with one of your most important investments. In addition to the financial investment, you’ll invest months of your time into the build process. Your builder will also create a safe space that your family can enjoy for years. Finding the right person to put that much faith in can be overwhelming.

You know you want a builder who appreciates the importance of the task and has the necessary experience to do quality work. You’ll likely start with internet research and ask for referrals from friends and neighbors, which is a great way to begin. Your next step will be meeting your top candidates and getting to know them better. Here are some more tips for finding the right custom home builder.

Communication is Key

When you set up an initial meeting with a potential home builder, pay close attention to their communication.

• If you leave a message with their office, do they reply promptly?
• Are they on time for the meeting?
• Do they tell you when to expect an estimate, and do they get it to you on time?

These early communications set an important precedent. If you find a builder difficult to reach now, the situation is unlikely to improve once the build is underway.

The builder should also set clear expectations about how they will communicate with you throughout the project. When you meet with builders, you’ll want to find someone who understands your vision, can make helpful suggestions, and thoughtfully develops your ideas. 

High-Quality Materials

As you review your estimate, consider the brands and materials your builder will use. You want a home that will be functional and beautiful for years to come.

Avoid builders who always use the least-expensive option. Cheaper materials may save you money now, but will ultimately cost you more. Since your custom home is an investment, you’ll want to consider what it will be worth when the project is complete. Will you be getting exactly what you paid for, or is your investment already beginning to pay off?

Compatibility: Finding the Right Fit

You may find a custom home builder who has done great, quality work in the past, but that doesn’t mean they’re the right person for your project. Look at the builder’s previous work as you search for that perfect fit. Does their work match your aesthetic? Has the builder done projects like yours before? Just because they build beautiful homes generally does not mean they are the right person to build your dream home if what you have in mind is unlike anything they’ve done before.

You should also work with someone with experience working in the area you want to build. That way, you know they are familiar with local codes and laws and have relationships with area vendors and permitting organizations, which will help your project run more efficiently.

When you choose Accessible Home Builders as your home construction partner, we strive to provide you with easy access to everything you need to know about your project through our CoConstruct system. Throughout the entire construction process, our clients can utilize this online system to make design selections, view the progress of the project, browse updated photos from the construction site, review financial decisions, and send messages to the team from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Contact Accessible Home Builders Today

Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. We’ve serviced Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware in that time. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the homes they deserve.

To get in touch with us, give us a call at our office at 302-663-0464, send us an email at info@accessiblehomebuilders.com or visit us in person at 28412 DuPont Blvd, #103 Millsboro, DE 19966. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to next!