No matter the size and scope of the job ahead of you, you are going to want to make sure that you are working with the very best home builder Seattle, WA has to offer.
While the right fit between contract worker and client always depends heavily on the client, there are five crucial qualities that you should be looking for in your Seattle home builder.
Here are the five to keep in mind!
Reputation
As you begin your search, make sure to look out for customer testimonials. Keep both positive and negative testimonials in mind as you start to form your list of potential contractors to work with. If a contractor or business has a Yelp page, it will be quite easy for you to find plenty of reputations. If they do not, you may want to spend some time doing some Google investigating to find past jobs and reach out to previous clients. That should help!
Experience
This is arguably the most important quality whenever you are on the verge of a major build or home renovation. That is especially true if you are planning a full home build. No matter the difference in expense, you must always value experience over price. Make sure to both ask the contractors you are interested in – and their past clients – to better gauge what their experience is.
Integrity
While every job has an estimated timeline, it is also quite possible that your job will take longer than previously expected. It is certainly not rare that that jobs both take longer and cost more than was previously expected. Because of that, it is important that you know that you are not being taken for a ride by the contractor you hired.
Look for a contractor that displays integrity and trustworthiness.
Flexibility
When you are choosing a contractor, it is always a smart idea to figure out how flexible they are. This not only applies to their ability to shift and change their schedule to best fit yours, but also when it comes to their flexibility when it comes to different types of tasks that you may ask them to work on.
Whether you are looking to hire a contractor for a simple fix-it job or looking for a much more complex home build, it is good to know that your contractor has experience with a lot of different tasks.
Even when the home build is finished, it would be wise to hire the same contractor for any future work. Afterall, they know your home best!
Pricing
Obviously, this is something to consider. While you do not want to skimp on something like a home build, you should also make sure to stay within your budget. That being said, do not simply jump at the most affordable option.
Typically there is a reason why a contractor charges less-than market value for their work. If you find someone who is charging much less than their competitors, there is probably a good reason why. It’s also probably a good sign to stay away.
