Builder Question

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Do builders prefer if you have permits in hand to start dialogue and meetings for a custom home build?

Our home design process started 3 years ago. We designed one home and had a builder lined up to work with, but some personal issues came up and we needed to put our project on hold. In the meantime, we ended up purchasing another lot adjacent to ours and with that purchase, we ended designing another house. The builder that we were going to work with, has gotten busier and is unable to take on our project.

We are now to a point where our house and site plans are at the engineers. I would like to start meeting with new builders. Should I wait until we have permits in hand or the plans are at the building dept? Is wanting to meet with them at the property, having plans for them premature? I realize that everyone is extremely busy and wouldn't want to waste anyone's time as well as not waste my time trying to set up meetings if builders prefer to have permits completed.

TIA

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User
8 years ago
We chose our builder first. We jointly submitted the package for permits with him listed as the builder and contact. We were copied on all communication but he managed it.
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User
8 years ago
The builder should pull the permits.
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Charles Ross Homes
8 years ago
It's best if the builder pulls the permits. That way they are responsible for complying with the various codes, scheduling inspections, etc.
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robin0919
8 years ago
ditto what Charles said.
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Jeffrey R. Grenz, General Contractor
8 years ago
I'll start a dialog anytime, and sooner is better, but the builder typically pulls permits.

Depending on permit processing timelines in your area, you may not get a final price until the permits are ready. When there are long permitting review timelines, long HOA design review timelines and/or a competitive bid, the plans and applications may be submitted earlier by the homeowner or architect/designer, with the builder's name added when issued.
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