Your land is under compromise. Your mortgage is signed, you now move on to the next stage of your project, that is to say the construction of your house. The choice of a professional is essential and it must be done in the most thoughtful way possible since it is a very important investment. Here are some tips to help you.
On the one hand, there is the contractor-developer who is a good intermediary between you and the construction company responsible for the work to be done. This professional, whether he is a building contractor, a developer or an architect, supervises and coordinates each stage of the construction. His responsibility is engaged from the design until the delivery of the work. He is responsible for budget management, procurement of materials, and labor. The advantage of using a contractor is that the client is relieved of all these tedious tasks, especially calculista all the needs, and benefits from the help, advice and support of a professional.
In addition, he can call on different specialized companies for each specific task (plumbing, electrical connection, house painter, finishing work). The downside is that the cost of construction will be increased. Also pay attention to guarantees which are lower than in the case of a construction contract.
On the other side, there is the single-family home builder who is none other than a company specializing in construction. He is the sole point of contact for the client. The latter will no longer need the service of a prime contractor or a contractor. The builder assumes both legal and technical responsibility for the structure. The advantages of an individual builder are numerous: single point of contact, guaranteed delivery, advantageous price (no middleman) and the possibility of temporary exemption from property tax for two years. The main disadvantage of the builder is that it takes care of everything. Thus, the customer cannot request the service of another company if, for example, he wants another heating specialist to take care of the installation of this technical equipment.
How to choose your builder / promoter?
Regardless of the stakeholder chosen for the construction of a house, you must always ensure before signing the expertise, reliability and solvency of this professional. Here are some criteria not to be overlooked.
– Common choice criteria between builder and promoter
Date of creation of the company: it is better to avoid companies whose creation is recent (less than 3 years) because they may lack experience.
Financial health: to ensure the solvency of the company (especially for delivery guarantees), it is advisable to check their turnover, capital and other data.
Quote: the ideal would be to contact several companies and start by doing the various checks mentioned above. Then, you have to ask for quotes from these companies and compare the offers. It is therefore advisable to avoid overly tempting quotes which can hide a scam.
Previous achievements: ask the builder or developer for houses / apartments he has built in the past. Asking for information from former clients is the best way to further assess their expertise.
Quality label: the quality label or membership of an association is an additional guarantee of reliability for construction companies.
The important points to guard against scams, construction delays and construction defects:
After having verified the criteria mentioned above and having chosen the contractor or the builder, it is now necessary to remain vigilant even before signing the contract until receipt of the key.
Contract and its clauses: the contract must be read and reread before signing it to avoid unpleasant surprises when it is received.
Ask the company for the “manufacturer’s range”: this is a document that indicates with precision and accuracy the materials chosen for the construction.
Check and verify that the contractor has carried out the soil remediation work properly before starting construction.
Ensure that the manufacturer has a delivery guarantee. This is insurance that covers repair costs in the event of equipment failure or poor workmanship.
Hopefully the tips above are useful!