A home building change order is used to communicate between a home builder and the person for whom they are building the home.
No matter how much you have planned ahead, custom home building will inevitably require some changes during construction. This is where a home building change order comes in—they are used to communicate between a home builder and who they are building the home for, indicating any changes in plans and designs.
An experienced residential builder will know how to navigate change orders efficiently, ensuring that their customer receives everything they need from their home.
Why a Change Order in Construction?
There is a perception surrounding change orders that they are a big profit source for home builders. In reality, a reputable home building company not want to milk a change order for additional money—they will utilize it as an opportunity to build their reputation as a reliable, communicative home building company. In fact, some builders end up taking a hit on change orders, but they do so to provide a service to their customers. If you avoid unreliable home building services, you can avoid bloated change orders that allow costs to spiral out of control.
The Process
Before the home building process even begins, you and your builder must come to a clear understanding of how change orders will be managed. Not every company treats this the same, because most home building companies tend to avoid using change orders from the outset. This is why they are so thorough in the first place. However, full customization is the goal, so an excellent custom home builder will walk you through their process in case any home design changes need to be executed.
Schedule Impacts
Depending on the scope of the change order, it might push back your timetable more than you’d think. The earlier you call a change out, the less likely this will be the case. If you are nearing completion of the construction and notice that you want a bigger space than originally designed, that could set you back by a month or two.
The reason is that more site work, foundation pouring, and framing must be done. It can often be a moment when a custom home builder needs to hit pause and rethink the entire plan, so be aware that your schedule may change whenever you request a change order.
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