Assuming I buy all wood, roofing materials, sheet rock.... everything. All they need to do is put it all together. The house I want to build is 2500 sq. ft. Also, it would be build in Easton, PA.
2007-06-07 08:57:31 · 5 answers · asked by macboy987654321 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You can hire just one contractor that subs out for electrical, plumbing, construction, etc... but it is usually cheaper to bid them all separate. Do your shopping and get at least 2 bids for each service contract. Be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau about their reputation, and choose the one that best fits your needs. You will need your blueprints and design info on the home and land. Be prepared for different pricing on each service.
2007-06-07 09:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are not familiar with the construction industry, you are setting youself up for failure. You think that you are doing yourself a favor by buying all of the material, but a good builder has buying power and can buy AND get a markup at or very near the same price you can buy it. (unless you own a Home Depot or something)
I would never suggest that you try doing something that you do not understand in order to save money. It is a risk that almost never pays off.
Talk to some Realtors in your area and find out which builder is in your area who builds the size and quality that you are looking for and work with a Realtor representing you (never work directly with a builder. The most successful ones are professional negotiators, you need a negotiator on your side) And let the builder do the whole thing.
I have been a Realtor for 16 years, and have seen many people try to eliminate a builder or minimize their involvement (as is your case) and it has ALWAYS been bad. I will refuse to work with people who try that because it always comes back to bite EVERYONE!
If you get a good quality builder, by the time you are done, you have equity in your home by the time you move in anyway.
When you need electrical work...call an electrician
When you need plumbing work...call a plumber
When you need surgery...call a surgeon.
When you need to buy or sell a home...call a Realtor.
When you need to build a home...call a Realtor...then a builder.
2007-06-07 09:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiance is a builder so I understand a little bit of the business. Would you be the general contractor on the home then since you basically got all the bids?
From my understanding, a construction manager would manage the contractors you found and charge a fee of 20% of the cost to build the house and break it up in monthly installments.
If you want the contractor to general it then they will usually charge 20% markup on the bids and a monthly management fee. They will also handle the billing and make sure the subcontractors get paid in a timely manner.
From what I've seen with his clients, it's much easier to let the contractor general the project and manage it. They will let you view all the bids before initiating the subcontractors and negotiate lower bids if necessary on your behalf.
Hope that was some help!
2007-06-07 09:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Deme21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you also going to buy the land and get that ready for the foundation? What about your septic system? Does the land perk? Its not the materials that costs so much - its the expertise that goes into building the house. However, if you're looking to build it for yourself to live in, why not just hire the various workers to do the foundation, framework, electrical, plumbing, exterior, etc. Not too hard to figure out what basic building codes are, and cheap crews are not hard to find, either. Around here, just need to plan on living in the house for a year if you build a house and don't have a general contractor's license. Big job, yes, but might save you ALOT.
2007-06-07 09:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by newlywed 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the builder is an expert in the managment in the construction of the residence and orchestrats all sub trades in the correct order. Each sub contractor is an expert in their area, ie, concrete, framing, electric, plumbing, roofing and so on. The builder may pay labors to keep the site clean and organized and to make sure things are prepared for the next sub trade. The builder also supplies all materials for the subs to install (builder qualitiy) unless you up grade. The builder usually offers you an allowance when choosing finishing fixures (electric, plumbing) flooring, cabinet, and color choice of roof, siding, brick, walls and so forth.
2016-05-19 02:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋