murray stroupe
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Re; The best of builders compared to the worst of builder-partners
Tim;
1]Like the question and warning-answers.
Mainly don't sign the papers until its done right.
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Perhaps the developer you mentioned is an honest one like my last builder. Or maybe he is like some mentioned on this website & cheats by skimping on concrete, or skimps on [uninspected ]insulation in attic.......
2]Probably never be named partners with a builder;simply prefer contractor work or customer work . Even the best builders may not run on time;
here, concrete or exterior paint isn't done much below freezing. If a 3-6 month building contract turns into 12 month, no problem for a building customer.
3]If you do decide to hire the subcontractors, if you are like me you have seen enough electricians in action to have it done...... I would still have a written understanding,if a 3-6 month job turns into more than 12 months;told the electrician i would get someone else to finish & that $$ comes off the agreed on contract price.
4] Sorry i forgot the exact name, but since you said you ''owned the lot'';
i used part of a parcel, as a down payment, for a trustworthy builder.His preference for lenders worked well,but usually use my own. Actually at that time,owner occupied worked well.
No rush to sell.
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Tim;
1]Like the question and warning-answers.
Mainly don't sign the papers until its done right.
==================================
Perhaps the developer you mentioned is an honest one like my last builder. Or maybe he is like some mentioned on this website & cheats by skimping on concrete, or skimps on [uninspected ]insulation in attic.......
2]Probably never be named partners with a builder;simply prefer contractor work or customer work . Even the best builders may not run on time;
here, concrete or exterior paint isn't done much below freezing. If a 3-6 month building contract turns into 12 month, no problem for a building customer.
3]If you do decide to hire the subcontractors, if you are like me you have seen enough electricians in action to have it done...... I would still have a written understanding,if a 3-6 month job turns into more than 12 months;told the electrician i would get someone else to finish & that $$ comes off the agreed on contract price.
4] Sorry i forgot the exact name, but since you said you ''owned the lot'';
i used part of a parcel, as a down payment, for a trustworthy builder.His preference for lenders worked well,but usually use my own. Actually at that time,owner occupied worked well.
No rush to sell.
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