The Construction - A Job for a Professional
Many home buyers believe they'll be able to save money on their new
home by performing some aspects of the construction work themselves.
Typically, buyers want to paint their own home, install insulation,
prepare part of the finish or trim or clean up the job site. Few builders
permit this type of do-it-yourself involvement for the following reasons:
- Expertise
Even seemingly simple construction tasks can be much more difficult than
they appear and all the work performed in building a home affects the quality
of the final product.
- Weather
Work on every construction site slows down during bad weather. Rain, snow,
wind or excessive cold or heat can cause little or no work to be done and
will delay completion of your home.
- Warranty
Building a home requires a blending of talents and contributions by numerous
subcontractors. That means it can be difficult to pinpoint precisely which
subcontractor is responsible for any defect. Your involvement would make
resolving job site conflicts much more difficult.
- Insurance
Most home-building insurance doesn't adequately cover construction work performed
by the buyer because he or she is not involved in the home-building business.
If you were performing work on the job site, insurance would be required
not only for you, but also for any subcontractors or suppliers who could
be injured as a result of your actions. Insurance for do-it-yourself activities
is available, but very expensive.
Articles Courtesy of HomeBuilder.com
