Question 1:
How Long Have They Been Building in Coimbatore?
Experience can help a builder handle local challenges. Coimbatore has different soil conditions, weather patterns, approval steps, and supplier networks.
Find out when the company started. Check how many homes it has completed. General experience is useful, but local experience can be just as important.
Also look for projects similar to yours. A builder who has worked on similar homes can understand the work better. They may also be more familiar with the budget and common site issues.
Question 2:
Are They Legally Registered and Compliant With Local Rules?
A professional builder should be able to provide its business registration and GST details, along with information about the approvals required for your project.
Check whether the builder follows local building permit rules. Missing approvals can create problems for the homeowner later.
A reliable house construction company should explain its legal and approval process. If the answers are unclear, verify them before making a payment.
Question 3:
Can You See Their Completed Projects?
Past work can tell you more than a sales presentation. Request details of completed projects close to your planned home in size, style, and budget.
If possible, visit two finished homes. Look at the walls, flooring, doors, paint, and plumbing. Ask the owners about their experience.
Ask whether the final cost was close to the original estimate. Find out how the builder handled changes, delays, or problems during construction.
You can explore Brick by Brick’s residential construction portfolio to see their work. It gives you an idea of the projects they handle.
Question 4:
Who Will Manage the Site?
Your home needs regular technical checks during construction. Ask who will manage the site each day and who will check important stages.
Ask whether qualified civil engineers or other relevant technical professionals are involved in supervising the foundation, structural work, concrete work, and key inspections.
Confirm who will be your main contact. A clear point of contact makes it easier to discuss progress, changes, and concerns.
A strong residential construction company should have a clear system for site supervision. Ask how the process works before work begins.
Question 5:
Are Costs and Contracts Clear?
Cost is one of the most important things to discuss before construction starts. A good builder should give you a written contract with clear details.
Check the total cost and payment schedule. Also, review the material details, project timeline, and terms for any changes. It should also explain delays and defects after handover.
Be cautious if a builder asks for a large payment before providing a proper contract. Whenever possible, link payments to clear stages of work.
Check what is included and what is excluded. This can help prevent surprise costs and make your budget easier to manage from the start.
Question 6:
How Do They Check Material Quality?
Materials affect the strength and life of your home. Ask which brands and material grades will be used. This includes cement, steel, bricks, and waterproofing materials.
Ask how materials are checked when they reach the site. Find out who approves them and what happens if a material does not meet the agreed specification.
Good material control can prevent problems later. It also helps make sure the finished home matches the quality promised in the agreement.
Question 7:
What Is the Timeline and Defect Support?
Request a realistic construction schedule before the project starts. It should cover the main stages of construction. These include the foundation, structure, brickwork, roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and finishing.
The timeline should show when each stage is expected to finish. Delays can happen during construction. A professional builder should explain the reason and keep you updated.
Check what support is available after handover. Check if the builder offers a written defects period and clarify what defects, repairs, and exclusions it covers.
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