Changing It Up!

Keith Sawlor, April 15, 2013 | Posted in Build; Tagged Change Orders

As your new home is being built, you may realize you want to add an element that wasn’t in your initial design, or maybe you want to make a change to your design as you see your house take shape.

How ready is your Builder to accommodate these changes? And at what price?

Finding a Builder with a strong team that can research and implement design changes quickly and easily at a reasonable cost is an advantage to you, the homeowner. Waiting for outside experts to implement design changes can be costly and inefficient. It’s preferable to find a Builder who will meet with you onsite, listen to your ideas, show you how the changes will work, and put them into action right then and there.

Although changes can cost money, your Builder’s research and design to make your changes happen should not. Your Builder will be able to suggest designs and products that are efficient and cost effective, offering the best overall value. Change costs should also be communicated up front, so there are no extra items on your bill that you don’t recognize.

Change really can be good, if you have a good Builder to handle it for you.

Keith Sawlor

Keith Sawlor is the second generation Owner of Sawlor Built Homes. With more than 35 years experience building custom homes in Nova Scotia, Keith has built a team that mirrors his professional knowledge and values.

Keith is a Certified Residential Builder who is also certified with many leading industry organizations. He is a Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) Certified Builder, a Net Zero Energy (NZE) Certified Builder, a Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) R-2000 Certified Builder, and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).

Keith is a Board Member of the Atlantic Home Warranty Program as well as the Canadian Home Builders' Association Nova Scotia. He is involved in many other industry programs and associations, such as the Canadian Home Builders’ Association National, Safety Services Nova Scotia and Better Business Bureau.