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Originally Posted by fishinpox
I'm a custom home builder in Baton Rouge . Here's a few suggestions when selecting a home builder:
1) ask around like you are
2) drive around , go look at the job site(s) . Is it clean n well kept , IMO A builder who takes pride in the job by keeping it clean most likely takes pride in the entire process.
3) ask for a copy of their contract to review well in advance. Guys who are not trying to hide anything won't have a problem with giving you this
4) don't send your job out to bid if u want it done right. All bidding wars do is cause builders to cut costs to stay competitive. I have gotten to the point I won't bid against other builders because other builders don't price tge home the way tge ar****ect drew it ( substitute lesser price/ quality materials, 24" oc rafters not 16"o.c. Etc) IMO bidding also creates tension between potential client and builder. The way I see it is it costs what it costs I'm not adding an extra 20k to the job incase you try to beat me up on the price and if you commit to me as
being your builder b4 I give you a price it's gonna be the same # as if I had to bid against other builders. Bottom line I'm very honest and ethical with my business not all builders are , but if you spend some time with potential builders and their job sites I'm sure you can make tge right choice. Who ever you feel most comfortable with. Pm me if you have any questions etc
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I really appreciate all the advice Pox. I'm guessing you don't build in Lafayette?