Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Timber frame home builder/GC recommendations please?

Belmont Resident · 11-11-2012, 05:18 AM

Keep in mind that the quality of work is dependent on the quality of the workers.
I have see many beautiful houses that could have looked so much better if not for the quality of some of the work done. Mainly finish work.
There have been a lot of good referrals and I'm sure they all do great work, but the house you are looking to build isn't a common house that is build every day, you would be wise to hire a contractor that specializes on just that type off house and not a general contractor who will hire subs, many of which know nothing about timber frame homes or their construction.
I have seen buildings, paint jobs etc that have fallen way short of what they should be due to subs that are brought in that don't hold to the same quality standards that the builder is known for.
Many big name builders have several jobs going on and will not be on site all the time to oversee quality.
Just something to keep in mind, good luck with your project.
Also keep in mind that cost to do this type of house is significantly higher then a conventional home.

11-11-2012, 05:18 AM	#21
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Piston Keep in mind that the quality of work is dependent on the quality of the workers. I have see many beautiful houses that could have looked so much better if not for the quality of some of the work done. Mainly finish work. There have been a lot of good referrals and I'm sure they all do great work, but the house you are looking to build isn't a common house that is build every day, you would be wise to hire a contractor that specializes on just that type off house and not a general contractor who will hire subs, many of which know nothing about timber frame homes or their construction. I have seen buildings, paint jobs etc that have fallen way short of what they should be due to subs that are brought in that don't hold to the same quality standards that the builder is known for. Many big name builders have several jobs going on and will not be on site all the time to oversee quality. Just something to keep in mind, good luck with your project. Also keep in mind that cost to do this type of house is significantly higher then a conventional home. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."