Choose a small building business

Choosing a small local builder over larger building companies can come with some great positives that both you (the homeowner) and the house being built will benefit from. Here is a list of reasons to choose a small building business over a large one.

Flexibility of a small building business

Working with a small building business opens up so many opportunities to have more of a say in your build. Things like being able to alter floorplans and make small changes along the way are what makes a small building business perfect. This flexibility is key to ensure you get the home that you want and like. This also avoids the problem of building something generic and the same as every house on your street.

Personal touch

Along with the flexibility of a small building business comes the added personal touch. This is achieved when you develop such a close relationship with a small builder. Having a builder take the time to sit down and discuss minor design details is something only a small builder has the time to do. This will be noticed when the finished product really is the house that you wanted.

Better access and communication

Part of the reason small building businesses are able to offer more of a personal touch with their work is their ability to be available to you day and night. Because the builder has a smaller number of jobs, they are able to focus and give more on each job. Also, with a smaller team comes a streamlined communication process. This means a message gets to the builders and put into action much quicker than if it had to go through a number of different channels.

Quality over quantity

Unfortunately, there are building companies that are more focused on the number of houses they build than how they build each house. This is a rare problem when it comes to working with small building business. With their reputation at stake, a small building business is more concerned with making each and every house is perfect. This ensures a house is complete before shifting focus to houses they haven’t even started yet.

Potential Cost-saving with a small building business

Cost is a major factor that needs to be considered when choosing a builder. It’s usually thought that a big building company will be cheaper, this isn’t always the case. Small building businesses have less overhead and are able to shop around for the best sub-contractors and materials. This often means they are able to provide cheaper or very near a big building companies price. In the end, a small builder is going to provide better value. With more effort put into building your home, you are going to end up with a high-quality home of your liking.

Once you have chosen your builder, make sure communication is not a problem by checking out our blog Tips for effective communication between builders and clients