The vision and creativity of the architect is vital. The architect must be able to duplicate your vision, and find a way to reflect it in a well designed house. The builder can help with this process, making recomendations and showinf examples of how it could be done. At ccc builders, we work with Architects who have earned our respect and trust through brilliant innovative design of countless custom homes and remodels.
The quality of the builders is next. Can your builder keep the schedule together? Does he have a team of subs who he trusts, and who do the best work for him? Is he able to go through and inspect their work? Make sure your builder has a background in construction and not just business.
You must be satisfied with the builders level of honesty and commitment. There have been stories of builders who left the country with millions stashed, and unpaid subcontractors all liening the house, so the homeowner had to pay double for everything! Trust your instincts - you will be able to tell whether or not you can trust your builder.