{"id":5458,"date":"2019-02-27T18:21:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T18:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/?p=5458"},"modified":"2019-02-27T18:23:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T18:23:06","slug":"best-home-builders-milwaukee-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/best-home-builders-milwaukee-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality Construction: What Does it Mean and How to Know if Your Home Builder Qualifies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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So you\u2019re thinking of building a new home. You\u2019ve dreamt about it for years and know exactly what you want. But how will you know if you have a quality builder? How can you be sure your dream home won\u2019t become a nightmare? How will you know that you’ve chosen one of the best home builders in the Milwaukee Area<\/strong>? Before you sign on the dotted line, there are ways to choose the right builder<\/a> and know you\u2019re getting quality craftsmanship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is Quality Construction?<\/h2>\n

Defining Quality<\/strong>
\nRecognizing true quality can be difficult. What seems reasonable to some, may be considered shoddy to others. Truthfully, there is a minimum standard, beyond regular building codes that all contractors should meet. Unfortunately, many people choose a contractor before asking any questions as to how the builder defines quality and how quality is used in their home construction. Excellence doesn\u2019t have to equal expensive. For example, brick siding can be very expensive, but if it\u2019s installed improperly and without quality work, it\u2019s worthless.<\/p>\n

Ways to Ensure Quality<\/strong>
\nBefore you hire a builder, tell them precisely the kind of quality you expect. Take some time to research things such as what thickness, width, and type of material you want for your walkways and driveways (cement, stone, brick?), or what kind of siding you want (brick, stone, wood, aluminum?).
\nAnd then there\u2019s insulation. What is R-value<\/a>? Do you want the type that\u2019s blown in or the kind that\u2019s rolled out? What variety of finishes are you looking for? Do you dream of crown molding? Solid wood floors? Copper pipes or PVC?<\/p>\n

The choices might feel endless, but if you do your research and make a list, the building process will be much smoother. Besides, both you and your contractor will know exactly what you want. No surprises. Also, talk about what you consider quality work; what kind of craftsmanship you\u2019re looking for. This should all be part of the bid package and final contract. If the contractor balks, this is not the person to work with.<\/p>\n

How Can You Tell If a Builder Builds Quality?<\/h2>\n

Looking for Quality<\/strong>
\nHow can you tell if a builder has quality construction? Many potential customers tour model homes<\/a>. This is a great start, but don\u2019t get distracted by all the beautiful decorating. Take a closer look at how the house is built \u2013 like the plumbing or electrical box. It\u2019s not the \u201cpretty\u201d parts that are important.<\/p>\n

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Warranties and Specifications<\/strong>
\nAsking for a copy of the builder\u2019s warranty and a list of specifications is another excellent way to review the quality of a home builder. These should state what is covered in case of problems and what products they use. In a good home warranty, there is a list of tolerances.<\/p>\n

For example, when you move into your new home, you notice a bow in the basement wall. The builder\u2019s warranty should explain how much of a bow is acceptable, how big the bow must be before they\u2019ll fix it, and how they\u2019ll repair it. Builder\u2019s warranties and specifications are dry to read, but it\u2019ll give you an excellent idea of what to expect regarding quality and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Inspections<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t be afraid to show up at the job site occasionally. Walk around and look closely, especially while the foundation and walls are being set. Once the walls have been rocked, it\u2019s too late to ask about electrical switches. Meet the tradespeople. Let them know you\u2019ll be around, so if they have any questions, they\u2019ll know who to call. Don\u2019t make them guess.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re seriously thinking of having a custom home built, do yourself a big favor\u2026 before you sign a contract, learn about quality and what it is that you really want. And if you\u2019d like to learn more about quality construction, be sure to contact Cobblestone Builders<\/a>. Established in 1990, Cobblestone is one of the best custom home builders in Southeastern Wisconsin<\/a>. They\u2019ve been building energy-efficient<\/a>, high-quality homes for nearly 40 years. Cobblestone Builders also host their own television series “Talkin Construction.”<\/a> Call today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019re thinking of building a new home. You\u2019ve dreamt about it for years and know exactly what you want. But how will you know if you have a quality builder? How can you be sure your dream home won\u2019t become a nightmare? How will you know that you’ve chosen one of the best home […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5458"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5458\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5463,"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5458\/revisions\/5463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cobblestone-bldrs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}