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<blockquote data-quote="LightBnDr" data-source="post: 603310" data-attributes="member: 9031"><p>In my experience having your "friend" build you a home will leave you disappointed after you move in and live there for a year. </p><p></p><p>I recommend interviewing at least 3 custom builders in your area. It will blow your mind how they can all build in the same place but be all over the place in their abilities, sub contractors and styles. Plus you want a builder that makes you feel good in your gut every time you talk to him. Not a guy who says he can save you thousands. </p><p></p><p>Ask a million questions to your builders. Get online and look at some lists of things to ask before you pull the trigger. </p><p></p><p>I have found that each builder has their own favorite guy to draw plans. So if you find a set online, I strongly recommend not having that sight draw for you until you have chosen a builder and he gives a green light. They love to pick apart things in your pre drawn plans. It can be related to lack of experience or poor material quality etc. </p><p></p><p>You'll find that your builders architect should be around the $800-1000 range. $2k for an 1800sq ft plan is a bit silly </p><p></p><p>Also do your own research on your 30x40 shop. Know your local pricing. When you sit in the builder interview and show you are educated it will either put your builder at ease and in check or freak him out and not want to deal with you. That's a good thing. That's a sign he'll drag his ass and cut corners and change pricing on you in a heart beat. </p><p></p><p>Plus your 3 interviews will show you if a builder is $20k cheaper, that's most likely in lesser quality construction. Then you make the decision whether you want to skimp there. Good luck man. You need to marry up before you build. Lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LightBnDr, post: 603310, member: 9031"] In my experience having your "friend" build you a home will leave you disappointed after you move in and live there for a year. I recommend interviewing at least 3 custom builders in your area. It will blow your mind how they can all build in the same place but be all over the place in their abilities, sub contractors and styles. Plus you want a builder that makes you feel good in your gut every time you talk to him. Not a guy who says he can save you thousands. Ask a million questions to your builders. Get online and look at some lists of things to ask before you pull the trigger. I have found that each builder has their own favorite guy to draw plans. So if you find a set online, I strongly recommend not having that sight draw for you until you have chosen a builder and he gives a green light. They love to pick apart things in your pre drawn plans. It can be related to lack of experience or poor material quality etc. You'll find that your builders architect should be around the $800-1000 range. $2k for an 1800sq ft plan is a bit silly Also do your own research on your 30x40 shop. Know your local pricing. When you sit in the builder interview and show you are educated it will either put your builder at ease and in check or freak him out and not want to deal with you. That's a good thing. That's a sign he'll drag his ass and cut corners and change pricing on you in a heart beat. Plus your 3 interviews will show you if a builder is $20k cheaper, that's most likely in lesser quality construction. Then you make the decision whether you want to skimp there. Good luck man. You need to marry up before you build. Lol [/QUOTE]
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