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.
Everything You Need to Know About Bismarck Home Builders
Can I browse unscreened Home Builders in Bismarck?
We do our best to screen all of our home builders. However, there are still some home builder professionals in Bismarck that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Bismarck or ND. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering home building services:
- Aberdeen Builders Exchange:
- Services Offered: Home Builders
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- CENTRAL CITY LUMBER, INC.:
- Services Offered: Home Builders
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Matt Northrup Construction Inc.:
- Services Offered: Home Builders
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
How do I know I am getting a fair price for Home Building Services work in Bismarck?
Every Home Building Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Bismarck work from Home Buildersbelow:
- Talk to a few different Home Builders and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 50 professionals and companies in Bismarck for you to compare.
- Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Home Builders took on the job, and how satisfied they were.
What should I check for once my Home Builder in Bismarck 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.
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