Choosing a builder is one of the largest financial decisions most families make, and most of the risk in a construction project comes down to five questions that are easy to ask and revealing to hear answered.
1. Can I see a completed project I can actually visit? A builder confident in their work will take you to one. 2. Is the quote per square foot backed by a written material specification? A number without a spec sheet is negotiable after you've already committed. 3. Who is my single point of contact on-site, and how often will I get an update? 4. What is your plan for approvals — CMDA, DTCP, or Panchayat — for my specific plot? 5. What happens if the project runs over the agreed timeline — is that written into the contract?
A builder who answers all five clearly and in writing is one worth trusting with a multi-lakh, multi-month commitment. We build our own client agreements around exactly these five points, because we'd want the same clarity if we were the ones hiring.