4 Questions to Ask Your Custom Home Builder

By Charles Pistro | July 25, 2024

Why buy a pre-built home when you can create one from scratch? Thanks to the expertise of our local custom home builder, you can create the home of your dreams in the area of your choosing. According to Builder Magazine, custom home building boasted a year-over-year gain during the first quarter of 2022. Make sure you find the right contractor for the job by asking the following questions.


1. How Long Will It Take?


If you're planning your current move around your new home, you need to have a good idea of when the new space will be ready. You must have a proper timeline that the homebuilder can commit to. That way, if you have to wait six months, a year, or more for your home to be built, you can have your own personal timeline to move and sell your current home.


2. How Do You Feel About Customization?


Do you have design visions for the home you want? Ask your custom home builder how they feel about collaboration. After all, some home builders may have pre-set designs they work with. However, others have highly customizable designs they can tailor based on the homeowner's needs. From materials to layout to design themes, make sure your potential home builder and you can successfully work together.


3. May I Have References?


Building a home from the ground up is a huge task, and you want to ensure you have a contractor with the right reputation and experience. Therefore, regardless of how great their website is and how well the consultation went, ask for several references. If they have the experience that they claim, they shouldn’t hesitate to provide them.


4. Do You Help With Permits?


Have you already found your plot of land and need help with the permits? It's a good idea to see if the
custom home builder can help with that. Our team is happy to assist with your permit acquisition process.

If you're ready to create your ideal home in the Michigan area, look no further than our team. We handle complete home construction and customize it throughout. Your floor plans, location, materials, and everything can all be original and to your specifications. To learn more, contact Pistro Builders LLC any time for a consultation.

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