The Most Important Questions to Ask a Luxury Builder

When you decide to build a luxury custom home, you’ll find yourself faced with a lot of important decisions about design, functionality, and everything in between. But, before you can even attempt to make those decisions, you have to choose the right luxury builder for the job. 

To make your decision easier, you should come prepared to ask potential builders the following questions to help you get a better sense of what it would be like to work with them. 

What Is the Average Time It Takes Your Team to Build a Custom Home?

By asking this question, you’ll not only get a better idea of the timeline it will take to build your home, but how the builder operates. If a builder promises a very quick timeline, it could be an indicator that they’ll sacrifice quality to stay on track.

In our experience, homeowners would much rather the project take a little longer than originally expected if it means that they’re getting the highest quality craftsmanship. Time also depends on the scope of the project and how prepared you are to build a luxury home. Design choices, building materials like roof types, stages of construction, and more, all lead to a long timeline that must be properly managed.

What Kind of Customer Is Not a Good Fit for Your Team?

The simple fact of the matter is every builder is not a good fit for every homeowner. The right builder knows this and will be upfront about who they believe is a good fit for their services. 

What Kind of Quality Assurance Inspections Do You Perform During Construction?

When you’re building a luxury custom home, you want to make sure that care and attention to detail are important to your builder, so your home will last. Find out what processes they have in place to ensure high-quality work.

Who Will Oversee the Construction of My Home?

Building a luxury custom home is unique in that it’s a very personal process. In our experience, most of our clients want to be involved along the way, to make sure every detail they’ve imagined will come to life. 

Before choosing a builder, make sure that you’ll have a dedicated point of contact throughout the build process you can turn to with questions and concerns. 

How Many Homes Do You Currently Have Under Construction?

You don’t want to work with a luxury builder that has too many projects on their plate at one time. Ask about how many projects they usually work on to make sure they have the bandwidth to give your home the attention it deserves. 

What Do Your Previous Customers Have to Say?

Finally, the best way to learn what it’s like to work with a luxury home builder is to see what their previous customers have to say. Ask about references you can contact or if they have testimonials to share. Another indicator is whether or not the company has earned any builder awards for their projects.

Here to Answer Your Questions

When you’re ready to build your own custom home, the Rufty Homes team is here to answer these questions and more. We believe in being honest and transparent with potential and current customers, so you always know what to expect from our team. Contact us today to learn more.