Hiring the Right General Contractor in San Luis Obispo County

If you’ve been dreaming for years about building your own custom home and are finally starting  to think about putting plans in motion, one of the most important aspects of the process is finding the right builder to take your vision and make it a reality. While custom home builders and  general contractors are a dime a dozen, you know you don’t want to settle for just anyone. That’s why it’s critical that you put the time and energy into finding the perfect general contractor in San Luis Obispo County. Here are some tips to help with the process:

• Ask friends and family: One great way to identify some potential contractors is buy getting recommendations from friends, family members or neighbors who have worked with builders on custom home construction, remodels or additions. This is a good way to get information and ideas from people you trust.
• Do some research online: Once you’ve identified some possible options, look at those contractors’ websites and do any additional research you feel is necessary. Look for information about licensing and certification, as well as whether the business is affiliated with any community homebuilding associations.
• Ask for references: If you’re interested in getting the opinions of recent customers, most businesses will be happy to provide contact information for several of them. Often, these references may be able to give you some insight into what it was like to work with the contractor, whether they’re happy with their work and whether they’d hire them again.
• Consider your budget: Obviously, a big part of any project on the scale of new home construction is how much money you’re willing and able to spend. When discussing your options with prospective contractors, it’s important to get a sense of what they’ll be able to do within your budget.
• Consider your style: While many contractors will say that they can build in any style, it’s a good bet that any contractor will have one or two styles in which they’re especially strong. If you’re looking for a particular type of architecture or have specific aesthetic wishes in mind, it makes sense to find a contractor who shares your sensibility.
• See their work up close: While firsthand information from past customers is essential, there’s no substitute for actually seeing a contractor’s work in person. See if a model home tour, or even better, a visit to a past customer’s home, can be arranged.
• Go with your gut: When you’re shopping around for builders, it’s a good idea to meet with several, just to get a sense of your options. Since you’ll be working so closely with whatever contractor you hire, you’ll want to be sure it’s someone you feel comfortable with and able to trust. If you get a bad feeling about someone, there’s no sense working with them.

These are just a few ways to begin identifying the right general contractor in San Luis Obispo County to handle your custom home construction. For more information, or to schedule an appointment to discuss your custom home wish list, contact the team at Central Pacific Construction. We’d love to have the opportunity to build you the home you’ve always wanted to live in.