In today's distressed real estate market, astute home buyers wishing to build a custom home or tackle a home renovation are not only looking to take advantage of the lowest construction costs in a decade but they are also looking for an experienced builder/contractor they can trust. Too many homeowners have been caught in the undesirable position of finding out the builder they chose is either inexperienced or working against them instead of with them. "Homeowners should be thorough when selecting a builder for their project." says John Fullard of Greenside Design Build LLC, a custom home builder in suburban Chicago. "Our clients choose Greenside to build their home or complete their renovation because we have over 15 years of on-the-job experience and are honest guys." says Fullard. John, and his partner Micheal Conneely, have an impressive portfolio of completed custom homes, townhomes, kitchens, and multi-family developments. "Our most valued asset is our reputation. Most of our work is derived from referrals which speaks volumes about our satisfied clients and our reputation as a solid builder." says Conneely. Any person wishing to build a new home or renovate their existing home should consider these when selecting a builder:
Experience of Builder-At least 5 years
Past client referrals
Range of work completed.
Financial strength or position of builder
Initial feel or instinct when meeting with builder.
Although this is not a complete list, these points are a solid start to finding a builder that will fit your needs and give you a sense of comfort when building your project.
