- How long will it take to build
my house ?
- What are my responsibilities
as a home buyer ?
- Where can you build my house
?
- What custom options can you
offer ?
- How
much will my house cost?
- Can I
do some of the work myself to save some money?
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When can we schedule closing?
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What do I need to do immediately following closing?
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What if I have a problem with my house after closing?
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What do I do if I have any other questions?
1. How
long will it take to build my house?
A. Most
moderate size houses can be completed from start to finish in about 90 days
given cooperative weather. In late fall and through the winter construction
can run for 120 days or longer with inclement weather.
2. What
are my responsibilities as a home buyer?
A. All clients
are responsible for choosing the exterior siding color, the shingle color,
the interior paint color, countertop color, appliances, and light fixtures.
If the project is a complete custom house, clients may be asked to finalize
floor plans, cabinet layouts, roof designs, bathroom fixtures, and many more
custom options.
3.
Where can you build my house?
A. We can build
a house for you anywhere in the Bismarck-Mandan area.
4. What
custom options can you offer?
A. We can offer
nearly anything for custom options. The only limiting factor may be the
project budget. We can offer just about any custom option available. Common
requests include: unique floorplans, built-in cabinets, bars, whole house
audio/video, built-in fireplaces, hot tubs, custom decks, heated tile
floors, built-in tile showers and tubs, and solid surface or granite
countertops.
5. How
much will my house cost?
A. That answer
will depend to a large degree upon the options chosen for the project.
Flooring costs can range from $3 per square foot to over $10 per square
foot. In a 1200 square foot house that can change the budget over $8000
alone! The only way to make an accurate estimate for construction costs is
to gather as much information from the client as possible in order to set up
project estimates and budgets.
6. Can
I do some of the work myself to save some money?
A. We generally
do not allow homeowners to work on their own project unless the are a
professional in that area. For example if you are a professional carpet
installer, we'd be happy to have you install your own carpet. However, if
you are not a professional, we would rather handle all aspects of the
building process in order to give you the quality finished product you
deserve. We only utilize experienced professional subcontractors that have
demonstrated the same high standard of craftsmanship that we demand.
7. When
can we schedule closing?
A. We generally
prefer not to schedule tentative closing dates early in the construction
process. While every effort is made to maintain a smooth construction
timeline, occasionally there are scheduling conflicts that can cause
cascading delays. We prefer to schedule a firm closing date approximately 2
- 3 weeks from estimated completion. This is generally satisfactory to the
lending institution and also allows everyone an opportunity to modify their
schedule to accommodate the closing date and time.
8. What do I need to do immediately following closing?
A. The utilities will be transferred to the homeowner on the day of
closing. You may be required to visit the local utility office to sign
up for the utility service. Most of the time it can be handled via a
phone call. Depending on the building location, you may be required to
pay hookup fees for water, sewer, and/or utilities. This will vary by
municipality and/or organization involved. Rural water hookup fees can
cost several thousand dollars depending upon location. Most other
utility hookups cost a maximum of $50. These costs will be
discussed prior to closing.
9. What
if I have a problem with my house after closing?
A. All new
construction projects are covered by a 1 year builder's warranty. While it
is rare that we experience any issues with a newly constructed house, there
are occasional mechanical failures with heaters, hot water heaters, and
appliances. At closing we will provide the buyers with contact information
for us and all the subcontractors who have worked on the project. Should you
have any issues, you should first contact us. We'll be happy to help you
resolve any issues that you may have.
10.
What do I do if I have any other questions?
A. Please call,
fax, or email us. We will make every effort to get you an answer in an
expedient manner. When it comes to a major project like building a house,
nobody likes surprises, and we are no exception. Things always go best when
both the builder and the homeowner have the same expectations.
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