Whether it’s building a first home, holiday home or a forever home it is crucial to select the building professional that will complete the job in the way in which it was envisioned. A number of factors should be focused upon to ensure you have the ultimate building experience and desired outcome.
Research the builder across multiple digital platforms and seek physical sources. This ensures they present as highly reputable across all forms and will ensure they meet your building criteria.
Contact your builder for copies of client testimonials or alternatively view client stories on the company website. Another great digital tool is Product Review, that features both positive and negative reviews for multiple building companies across the country.
Seeking recommendations from family, friends or mutual connections that have previously built and experienced the company is also an essential if possible. This can be hugely important in remote or regional areas of Western Australia, that are still heavily dependent on local opinion.
It is important to enquire about the communication processes that will be available throughout the building process. By doing this, clients know exactly who or where to turn to if any issues arise. These processes also allow clients to stay aware of any progress updates that have occurred on site.
Some builders may keep the processes entirely traditional, including regularly client meetings and phone discussions. With a smaller focus on digital communication. Whilst others may have a large focus on technical communication hubs. Such as an online management system, in which the client and new home consultant can access at any time. The system can offer progress updates and allow a client to input any pending questions if need be.
The building process is lengthy, so it is important to establish a great relationship with all involved in the building process. This is achieved through quality communication, respect for everyone and trust. A strong trust and belief in both parties can guarantee an enjoyable build.
Not everyone loves to talk about it or think about, but financial awareness is crucial throughout the entire process.
From the beginning a builder should be direct and honest about overall build costs or potential costs, ensuring a client is appropriately informed. As building a home is the largest, if not one of the largest investments people ever make.
At the same time a client must always be honest about their financial situation from the beginning. Ensuring they make timely, required payments at every stage.
If the builder or client fail to deliver on their financial promises, the relationship can easily be tarnished and of course the build is negatively affected. Coursing time delays and inconvenience for all people involved.
Be a precise and direct decision-maker, as much as possible, at every stage of the build. As this will reduce any delays that may occur throughout the process.
Difficult and prolonged building jobs can often occur due to continuous changes throughout the build. Minor changes can be accepted, but multiple large-scale demands will push back your timeline even further and increase spend considerably.
Although you may have watched a particular building segment or have read broadly on home building, always trust the builder’s decision to construct something a certain way. As difficult as it may be at times. They are the real expert and are highly experienced in their line of work.
If you are truly concerned with a particular part of construction it is important to engage with the home consultant through the appropriate communication process, who will be able to diffuse any problems and also communicate any serious issues with construction.
Interrupting construction or sending direction to multiple sources can slow down the overall process, create a negative working environment for all involved and potentially impact costs.
It may sound simple, but many clients and builders for that matter ignore these essential elements and potentially cause a difficult building experience.
Seriously consider these factors if you are about to begin the building process. Aim for the better building experience.
