After speaking with various people, both in the construction industry and out of the industry, Lake Anna Homes has compiled the following to help you understand what to expect from your contractor.
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Contractors must have selection sheets detailing how a house is built. This selection sheet should be more comprehensive then the material and color of the outside, flooring, plumbing fixtures and appliance choices. When building or remodeling a thorough specification and selection sheet should be used.
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Part of the scheduling is informing owners about selections in conjunction with the schedule. Making all the selections at once is overwhelming. However to keep construction moving selections must be made in a timely manner. Lake Anna Homes will give you a timeline when certain decisions need to be made.
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Contractors often stretch their personnel where they have to rely on the subcontractor’s employees to monitor installation. Proper quality control does not rely on subcontractors. A contractor must give proper instructions before installation and inspect after installation to ensure instructions are followed.
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Most people overlook a contractor’s after move-in service. It is also one of the biggest complaints in the building industry. A contractor should offer references so you can check up on this before selecting your contractor. Some communities have contractor surveys. Check with the Architectural Review Committee for their contractor surveys. Lake Anna Homes takes all problems seriously and will correct these items after occupancy.
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The biggest complaint is a lack of communication. Some contractors do not want to talk with their customers during construction. Others do not communicate the exact specifications. Lake Anna Homes expects to hear from you on a regular basis about any concerns, confirm specifications and encourages job site meetings to communicate with you. The homeowner is part of the building team and the contractor should be in contact with you.
Building or Remodeling a home is exciting. The five items above seem to be obvious to everyone, but are often missing during the construction process making an exciting time frustrating. Lake Anna Homes is committed to satisfying you by building as specified, keeping you informed about the schedule, overseeing quality control during construction and servicing the home after the job is completed. Lake Anna Homes is a true custom contractor and makes this process extremely enjoyable and rewarding. Lake Anna Homes not only builds better than production contractors, but surpasses most custom contractors as well. All aspects of the home are considered from initial design, proportion and function to installation, maintenance and reliability. This commitment guarantees you the most pleasurable building experience possible as well as a home that retains its value.