Top 7 Questions to Ask a Custom Home Builder

When renovating or building a custom designed home, it is important to choose the right builder for the job. After all it's not just a house you're building, it’s your home. Designed to suit your needs and the specific requirements of your plot of land. To build custom homes a builder must possess a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. It is also important that you establish a relationship of trust with your builder. You need to know that they will construct a high standard home while providing a professional service with a high level of communication throughout your building experience.

But how do you know if a builder will deliver all this?

To help you make an informed decision, here are some important questions you should ask before deciding on a custom home builder.

1. How many homes do you have under construction at any one time?

To build you the perfect home, we need to get to know you. This is why we only take on an exclusive number of projects per year. This way we can provide you with the service you deserve. With Equilibrium Homes you are not building a standard home so you deserve more than just a standard service. We customise our service to each individual client’s needs.

2. How much input will I have in the design of my new home?

You know what you want and you deserve a home that suits your individual needs. This is why we encourage you to be involved right from the start. We work with some of the best designers in Perth. We will sit down with you and our designers to go through every detail of your home to make sure you are getting exactly what you want.

3. Will I be able to make changes while my home is being built?

We believe you should have the freedom and flexibility to make changes during the building process. Where other building companies will charge you excessive Variation Fees to discourage you from making changes, we will never charge you additional Variation Fees. It’s your home, so if you want to make a change, you can.

4. Will the price to build my home include everything I ask for?

Everyone has a budget. We will provide you with the best options to suit your budget. There will be no hidden costs. We price everything you need to build the home you want, with no hidden costs to be added on after you sign up.

5. How do I ensure that my home will be built to the highest industry standard?

All our homes are inspected by structural engineers at each crucial stage of the building project. At handover, along with the keys to your beautiful new custom designed home, you will also receive a personal letter from the Director of Equilibrium Homes, along with structural engineer’s reports, ensuring that your home is built to the highest industry standard.

6. Who will I be able to speak to if I have any questions about my home?

We pride ourselves on providing you with a professional, yet personal service with a high level of communication, that begins by working closely with you on that first concept design, right through to our ongoing support after completion. Scott Fagan, Director of Equilibrium Homes and your registered builder will always be happy to take your call or meet you on site to answer any questions you may have about your home.

7. What customer support can I expect when my house is finished?

Congratulations, your new home is complete and ready to move in. As part of our personal service, if you desire, we can arrange for your furniture to be moved in so you can begin to enjoy your beautiful new home. But our service does not end there. It is our belief that our customer service after you move in is just as important as when we were building your home. You can rest assured that we will provide prompt assistance should you have any questions regarding your new home or any maintenance issues arise.

The answers to these questions will give you a good understanding of the type of building company you are talking to and if they are the right choice for you. If you like our answers to these questions, get in touch, and we can have a chat about the best way to make your dreams a reality.

Equilibrium Homes specialise in individually designed single and double storey homes as well as custom renovations. We provide all our clients with a personalised building experience that is stress-free and enjoyable. We make your dreams a reality.As Perth’s leading custom home builder we strive to achieve the highest standard in every home we build. It is our attention to detail, as well as a high level of communication with our clients throughout every project that makes Equilibrium Homes your first choice.

Call us today on 0402 222 152

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