Top 6 Home Builders in Birch Bay, WA
Top questions to ask before hiring a home builder
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Recent reviews for Birch Bay Home Builders
Fine Design Build creates houses from drawing board to turn key and they are amazing. We have been so fortunate as to receive their help in work and in consultation for about ten years now, at our Mercer Island home which was built in the 1970s and featu...
The people at Fine Design Build are part craftsman, part artist, part magician. I learned the hard way, courtesy of my previous builder, that you need all three qualities in your contractor. Most builders, quite frankly, operate with only one or two of th...
Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent value.
Everything You Need to Know About Birch Bay Home Builders
My Home Building Services project in Birch Bay is really small. How much should I expect to spend?
The lowest price we could find for home building services work in Birch Bay is about $0.00. You should expect to pay at least this much depending on the scope of your project.
Home Builder work at this level can sometimes involve several steps or phases. Cost for every project will differ depending on the quality of Home Builder you hire, the type of materials required and the timeframe that you want to finish within.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Home Builder projects in Birch Bay?
Every project differs, but you should ask any home builder for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any home building services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for home builders to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your home builder project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the home builder to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Home Builder in Birch Bay has finished working?
Every home building services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any home building services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with home building services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the home builder to describe what they did. Whether your home building services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your home building services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the home builder do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
Latest projects near Birch Bay
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I already own the land
Ranch
$400,000 - $500,000
9 - 12 months
Residential Building
Within a year
Within a week
Something else
Wood frame for a hoop house
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Residential Building
I'm flexible
Residential Building
Within a month
Residential Building
I'm flexible
I'm flexible
Something else
We are elderly and need help with small projects that require using a ladder. Plus other miscellaneous stuff that require heavy lifting and moving of furniture.
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