"...The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low prices
                                                  are forgotten..."  Unknown

With the decision to invest in real estate & build a home, emotions of pure excitement and
reality can become a real "Rollercoaster Ride"  and  you have so much to do...
It can be overwhelming...

The right time & the right funds is your first step, of course...

You know you're wading around in unknown waters...You Google & search the Web for tidbits
of info to help you with your decisions...
                                               But Simply...
                                   Where do you start???
You simply start by:

  • Buying Land
  • Getting a perk test from your local Health Department.
  • Picking a Building Spot
  • Getting  Engineered Plans for the House you Chose to Build
  • Get at least three Estimates & then Choose a Residential General Contractor to do the
    rest...

It sounds simple but can be easier said than done...There's still questions about picking that
right General Contractor for you to LET..."do the rest."

  Here are a few pointers to help with your decision for choosing the right
                   General Contractor for your house building needs...

                                   A General Contractor should:

  • Have an current active license and insurance according to state regulations and
    provide these certificates  to the homeowner.

  • Ask for their credentials, their portfolio & references.  Any GC who takes pride in their
    work will gladly show off  their own Builders Scrapbook & share their personal
    references.

  • Have experience & knowledge in the different phases of residential construction, along
    with being able to adequately read House Plans & Blue Prints...And be able to use the  
    techniques & required applications for each construction project.

  • Provide a itemized estimate & allowance budget for your project along with an
    estimated start & completion date.

  • Be knowledgeable of county & state codes, area soils, climates and regional
    preferences to conduct proper operations accordingly to each project
   
  • Be able to provide you a site evaluation & plan so as to avoid or make you aware of
    any unexpected costs or geographical dangers.

  • Be able to supply the homeowner  references, certificates of insurance for themselves
    and their sub-contractors.

  • Be knowledgeable &  competent in coordinating, scheduling, monitoring & inspecting
    the project as a whole.

  • Work with specifications, techniques, change orders & other agreements  accordingly.

  • Have established & professional licensed & insured sub-contractors

  • Keep track of the costs of the project on a regular basis to compare to the original
    estimates.

  • Be in contact with homeowners on a regular basis, by phone or email, to advise &
    remind them of decisions still to be made, financial meetings, change orders, etc.

  • Be able to competently solve any problems involved with completing your project.     

  • Distribute the construction draws accordingly with each phase of the project when
    billed and supply a sub-contractor waiver at completion of job to the homeowner.

  • Supply & honor warranties when applied within the required warranty time frame with
    County/State's final approval / move-in inspection.

  • Complete  your job within the required time frame, with consideration given to the extra
    time required to work on change orders and uncontrollable circumstances such as
    weather conditions, etc.

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     Most people go with their gut instinct when dealing with someone  
           who is representing their Dreams & Hard-Earned Money...

     There are different personalities for different people...But the
                                   bottom line is "TRUST"...

                      You MUST TRUST your General Contractor.

                             Call Bill Harris @ 276.773.2618
 We don't cut corners ...

A small cabin off the side   
of a mountain that we built
in the NC Pisgah National
Forest area...Engineered   
counter levered porches  
were needed with this
particular geographical
area to insure this Client
and their family  years of
safety & enjoyment with  
     their home.

It is important to us that    
Each of Our Clients is not
only happy with the end
 product but  feels safe
  living in their home &
        secure in its      
          longevity ...



Ph# 276.773.2618

Fax# 276.773.2816
        GENERAL INFORMATION
William Harris / Pioneer Builders
North Carolina & Virginia General Contractors
Log Home & Conventional Home Builders