Builder E

When we interviewed Builder C on the property about a month ago, we met one of our new neighbors.  They had a great experience with a builder and recommended us to talk with him.  This builder began his construction business as a carpenter – both a framer and a finish carpenter (he framed our neighbor’s house).  His business is built on framing & carpentry today and is just starting to get into the custom home construction business.  We met Builder E at Starbucks to discuss our house plans.  He was very interested in our project and asked a lot of questions.  He was very honest and told us all about his experience (or lack thereof) in building custom homes.  He’s done a handful of total remodels throughout the Puget Sound area, but our house would be the first that’d do from the ground up.

Contract & Cost

Builder E’s contract would be set up as time + materials. This basically means that we would pay for all of the materials and he would have a set amount that he charges to manage the project each month.  When he used his own crew to do the work, such as the framing and finish carpentry, he would bill them out as any other sub would.

Update

On March 25^th, Builder E called and let us know that after reviewing our plans in more detail, he thinks the project would be too much to tackle for his first custom build.  We really appreciate him being honest with us, and we were having the same feeling as well.  He was really up front and professional about it – and even recommended us to another custom builder in the area.