If you ask people what you should look for in a custom home builder that you are considering for your Temecula or Murrieta property, you will probably get a lot of different answers. Some people will say that you should look for a general contractor who has built a lot of custom homes that are similar to the type of home you will be building. Others will recommend that you compare prices and go with whomever gives you the lowest bid. Still others will tell you to just go with the custom home builder that your architect recommends. So who is right? Well, none of these are bad suggestions, but we would recommend looking a little more deeply into the general contracting companies you are considering to see if they can be described in these three ways: professional, organized, and responsive.
In this blog post, we’ll explain the importance of these qualities when it comes to custom home builders in Temecula and Murrieta.
A Professional Custom Home Builder for Temecula and Murrieta
The word “professional” can mean a lot of different things. It can refer to how people conduct themselves in a business environment. It can mean that someone is considered a legitimate player in their industry. It can also refer to someone’s experience and industry certifications. When we say that we are professional, we are talking about all of these things.
When it comes to how those in our company conduct themselves, we would definitely say we do it in a professional manner. We have developed strong relationships throughout the industry with other professionals such as architects, engineers, and subcontractors. We also have a good reputation with local city officials who are in charge of permitting and inspecting properties. Our clients benefit greatly from our relationships with others involved in the custom home building process!
Cal-Pacific Contracting is also well known in our area for our work on large-scale projects like custom home builds. Not every contracting company has the capability to take on large, complex projects like these, either because they don’t have the team in place, or because they just don’t have the project management experience necessary. But our company is known for our ability to successfully—and professionally—complete custom home builds.
Finally, our company has the professional qualifications you want in a custom home builder. We are fully licensed with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). We are properly bonded and insured (with both workers’ compensation insurance and general liability insurance). We are OSHA certified, carry a Green Building Certification, and are trained in storm water pollution prevention.
Organized
In order to successfully complete a custom home build, you need to work with a general contractor who is organized. If they aren’t, your project could not only drag on much longer than it needs to, but important details could get overlooked, and your custom home build could go seriously over budget.
At Cal-Pacific Contracting, we take organization very seriously. We use state-of-the-art project management platforms that allow for our team, the client, the project’s architect, and any other pertinent parties to have access to all current project documents. Our software also contains a master schedule, as well as a weekly focus schedule, to ensure projects stay on track and that we are meeting expectations along the way. We carefully track expenses so there are no “surprise” charges at the end.
Responsive
Good communication and responsiveness are also things you should prioritize in a custom home builder. At Cal-Pacific, we pride ourselves on being responsive to our clients, starting from pre-construction and design and continuing all the way through project closeout. When we aren’t on site, we are easy to get ahold of, should you have any questions or concerns at any time.
We also hold weekly meetings with our clients to make certain that we are communicating at the highest levels and meeting expectations. Does Cal-Pacific Contracting sound like the type of general contracting company you would like to work with for your custom home? Contact us today to start the conversation!