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Originally Posted by SoNaRWaVe
why are you locked in with a specific builder?
the finishing covers everything thats important. unfortunately, it is whats under the finishing that determines the quality of the build. i think that if you can see some corners cut, expect 10 others that you can't see.
see if you can take a tour of a house in progress. that should give you a better idea of the quality of the guys he hires.
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This.
Maple cabinets, granite counter tops, brushed stainless Moen faucets... they may look pretty, but it's all lipstick and mascara. What's truly important is what sort of material was used beneath it all and how it was used.
I'm sure contractors hate people like this, but after the fiasco that was the build of our house in Salmon Arm, I'll never build a house without making sure I know exactly what's going on. Even if it means interrupting the workers so I can do a walk-through to see everything, so be it.
Why? One of the houses built on the property had the foundation laid 15* off. Doesn't sound like much, but it meant the difference between a view of the valley and mountains, and a view of the neighbour's house on the property below. Also, hollow concrete foundation. I've never heard a concrete floor echo until that day...
