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Page 2 of 3 Choosing a Contractor or Sub-ContractorMaking a choice: There are many considerations when selecting the contracting firm to build your new dome home. To help you make this important choice, find out all you can about contractors in your area.
The more you know, good or bad, the better prepared you will be for a project of this scale and complexity.
If you are building your dome yourself as an Owner-Builder, you will be operating as the contractor and accepting all those responsibilities. This will include making the choice of all the subcontractors who will be working on your dome, such as the electrician, carpenter, and plumber.
If you are building with a construction loan, your lender may require a written contract between you and a licensed contractor, binding both of you until the completion of the job.
Just like people, there are contractors of every type out there – honest and dishonest, good and not so good. If you take the time to be selective you can find one of the great.
While each contractor is reviewing your plans to arrive at an estimate for his work, you will be able to evaluate his nature and characteristics.
With a good and trustworthy contractor, building your home can be one of your most exciting and rewarding accomplishments.
What to look for:
o Shows an interest in doing something unique. o Has a positive attitude. o Is a creative thinker – he looks for solutions rather than complaining about problems. o Exhibits professionalism in his business. o Is organized in his work. o Displays neatness on his job sites. o Has a good credit history.
What to look out for:
Where to look:
By reviewing as many prospects as you can over the phone, and through a process of elimination, you will be able to narrow the list to a few contractors to review your plans for a quote. |