Hi All,
In a hypothetical scenario for a custom build, would you go with the building group you were absolutely impressed by consistently over the last few years even though you knew it would cost more, or one that you think do a good quality job on the build but you think 'meh' when you look through their displays & completed houses?
We're in the process of being right at the start of engaging for a custom KDR and want to get the build project managed through design & build. We've spoken to a few small build firms, and I keep coming back to one. I know that we may have to amend our aspirational plans (which is fine, they're not set in stone) to be able to build with them, but the finish will be top notch. I love the look of their homes regardless of whether they're trad & super slick modern, and they have great reviews and have been easy to deal with even when we were tyrekicking 4 years ago.
On the other hand, there's a company where we've checked out their displays, looked through their custom builds and the quality is good, and for the price point we could probably get whatever we want and then some, but their exteriors etc just leave me quite cold; I suspect that they use a couple of different building designers who are a little bit stuck in a niche design wise and they just don't inspire me.
Just musing, might not get any replies but would you go heart over head? I can endlessly justify it... just wondering whether I'm being stubborn and unrealistic. We're planning to stay in the home for 10+ years (planning!).
Both companies have excellent reviews.