When it comes to building a house and hiring a builder, you need to be equipped with certain important questions that must be asked to a builder in order to get all the vital information that you are entitled to and he or she will have to oblige to those questions.

It is very important that you keep a track of the records of all the happenings in the process. At times, there will be certain details or the finer points that will be ambiguous in nature and rather vague, so you need to be on alert at all times. You should try and have a god rapport and a relationship with your builder, so that there is exchange of information from both sides and in case any problems crop up, they are resolved amicably leaving no room for any disputes and bitterness. If this is not achieved, there are a lot of chances where there could be disputes, distrusts which will result in lot of frustration. You should be firm in your demands and points that you make with a builder so that you are not taken advantage of. It is advisable to keep written records of all the information shared with the builder. Keep track of the activities and progress on the work of the builder. Before approaching a builder, it is better to garner as much information as possible about his past reputation and have sufficient background information about him. You could always research online and find an apt builder who boasts of a good profile. Make sure of his skills and capabilities and character before settling on a person as your builder.

You will need to ask the builder certain questions before hiring him as your builder.

• It is good to find out the best design that the builder has to offer before letting him handle the project. 
• Next, you should find out about the business codes and all its effects and how they can be exercised. Also you should find out who is the main person in charge of this project. It is very important that you have an access to all the above mentioned information before you zero down on a builder. 
• You should be aware of the activities of the builder and how he is handling the project and the happenings of the project. Make sure he is sticking to the design and the layout that you want for your house. Remember you are the boss here and it is your house that he is building. 
• Sign the final agreement with your builder only after certain things are cleared and certain other agreements are made. Even he should be signing on the agreement ensuring that he will adhere to the clauses of the contract and will not act otherwise. 
• It is important that you find out the builder’s specifications and if he can deliver what you expect out of him. 
• Find out all about the requirements of the building and the materials that will need to be purchased for the building process. Ensure that he gives you an honest account of all the materials that would be required such as: bricks, cement, etc. He should give you an honest and an accurate estimate of the expected expenditure and get him to sign it along with the dealer. 
• Always make sure to demand for receipts in order to keep a thorough account of all that is bought. 
• Ask the builder and make sure that he is using materials of good quality. Some might cheat you by purchasing materials of low quality which are cheap and pocket the remaining amount. Keep questioning him about the quality and make it clear to him about using only high quality materials. Also, get from him the estimate of the total span of time that he will require for the completion of the house. Though there can’t be a specific date that can be fixed upon, but an estimate can always be fixed. He should not be lax about the project and delay the time of completion. You should keep a tab on the progress of the work every now and then.

These are the following questions that you need to ask the builder before finalising on anything. It is very important that you choose the right builder whom you can trust and who will adhere to all the instructions mentioned in the contract to the tee. After all it is your house that required a huge investment. So, the end result should be worth all the efforts put in.

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