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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 Chicago Home Builders
Home Service Direct, LLC sent over a handyman to paint 2 bedrooms. The paint job was pretty good. However, we are starting to notice little things that were not cleaned up or put back in place properly. There is some paint on the window trim and one of...
This company is an absolute joke! The people who work there from the management to the labor workers do not care for the project nor their customers. The project managers are never around, the president never answers calls nor emails.... They tell you one...
Keith Venturi, owner of VP Construction of Barrington, IL is the worst General Contractor in the Chicagoland area. Dishonest, over budget and way past their given deadline. I deeply regret hiring him.
Scroll through the reviews here and you'll see the positive ones were left by the owner himself, Keith Venturi. This does not not surprise me or my co-workers, since he did some work on our office. Very sloppy work.
We are currently working with Keith in designing are new remodeling project. The service todate has been very easy and even fun. Jeff Arlington Heights
Great service and communication and very happy with their work. We worked directly with the company owner and he was reliable and the team did great quality work on our office.
I implore you to stay far away from VP Construction. We hired them directly through the owner, Keith Venturi. Mr Venturi lied to us about costs and the timeline. The work performed was so bad, I think a child could have done a better job. We lost some mon...
The services was very efficient and they took pride in there work! Diane
They did a bad job for us at our office. Dishonest owner/manager (Keith Venturi). Please look somewhere else.
Everything You Need to Know About Chicago Home Builders
Who are the best Home Builders in Chicago?
We've found 50 home builder providers that are available to you in Chicago.
Keep in mind that every project has different requirements, and some home builder professionals maybe be more equipped to handle the specifications of your home building services work than others. Talk to multiple home builders before deciding which one is right for you. You will want to consider how much they charge, if they are properly licensed for home building services work in Chicago, and if your project is a fit. Here are some suggested professionals and companies to get you started:
- Kennedy & Assoc
- Location: Chicago
- Gurhy & Keaney Builders Inc
- Location: Chicago
- Ursetta Development. Inc.
- Location: Chicago
How does invoicing/payment work for most Home Builder projects in Chicago?
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 Chicago 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.
