Building a Custom Home on Cape Cod

Builder

Bobby Byrne            Ralph Cataldo 

Selecting the right builder is the most important aspect of building a custom home.  He is responsible for the schedule, the process, the budget, the warranty and especially your complete satisfaction.  It is crucial you do your homework before making one of the biggest investments in your lifetime.

The selection process should include:

• Meet the builder's staff. To have a great experience, you need to be comfortable with everyone you will be working and communicating with throughout your project. They must be available, experienced and provide speed and value.
• Review the builder's portfolio and visit recently completed projects.
• Check references carefully. Customer satisfaction must be consistant with all projects - ask if the builder is organized, was the project completed on time, would you trust him to manage your project again?
• Check references for financial stability. Call local suppliers and subcontractors to see if the builder pays his bills on time, ask the subcontractors why they work for the builder and if they enjoy the experience. 
• Go one step further and request a financial status report that highlights the builder's debt situation. You can always ask suppliers what the builder's credit limit is as well. This will give you a clear indication of how sound a financial position they are operating under and will potentially minimize your financial risk.
• The builder should be partnering with subcontractors that are experienced, financially stable, fairly priced and secure enough to be available to support long-term warranties.

THE LONG AND SHORT TERM WARRANTY REPAIRS OF YOUR HOME ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS THOSE THAT STAND BEHIND IT