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re: Questions about building a house and costs
Posted on 7/24/14 at 6:45 pm to TIGRLEE
Posted on 7/24/14 at 6:45 pm to TIGRLEE
quote:Same thing I am doing.
My builder has been lots of help. There money to be saved building a home if you have time to be own general contractor
Made custom plans through an architect and went to a builder who analyzed the complete plans. He created an itemized spreadsheet with subs he uses as well as allowances for certain amenities. He supervises everything (schedule subs, check everyone's work etc) for a flat fee. I pay all of his subs directly but I can also use my own subs if I can get a better price as I have friends and family in certain fields. While I am technically the contractor, I can be as involved as I want. This is allowing me to save tons of money while building a high end custom home. This guy only works by word of mouth and does absolutely no advertising. We are about half way through right now.
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Posted on 7/24/14 at 7:24 pm to saderade
I don't understand. What is the difference between a builder and a contractor in your mind. This guy is contracting your house. I call myself a builder. Either way your paying someone to schedule, check, advise.
The biggest red flag I think of when people talk about this is the guy is probably not liscensed or insured and it is illegal. Where I build there are some frame carpenters that help people line guys up and schedule. I would not go this route. You pay slightly less but are open to risk. If something goes wrong and you pulled the permit and notarized the affidavid saying you are the contractor, if shite hits the fan it's on you.
The biggest red flag I think of when people talk about this is the guy is probably not liscensed or insured and it is illegal. Where I build there are some frame carpenters that help people line guys up and schedule. I would not go this route. You pay slightly less but are open to risk. If something goes wrong and you pulled the permit and notarized the affidavid saying you are the contractor, if shite hits the fan it's on you.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 7:36 pm to saderade
My situation exactly.
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