New Construction?

gf2020 · 12-17-2010, 04:11 PM

TOAD, I have seen some of your previpus posts, I was wondering what you were up to.

I have built a few homes here in MA and I have been looking for a water access lot to build on for my family as a vacation/future retirement home.

I have driven thru that Crestwood neighborhood, a few of the lots there have really terrific views. I am generally not a fan of having the developer of the subdivision also be the builder of the house. Typically my advice to people is to purchase a lot and then contract with a trusted local builder for the construction of your home.

TOAD · 12-17-2010, 06:50 PM

All great responses. Thank you very much and we are mulling all the information supplied.

It's a big undertaking building a house in new territory where you really don't know anyone or have a whole lot of information about suppliers, contractors etc.

I considered buying a lot in Meredith or Alton but there was nothing that struck our interest. I would definitely prefer dealing with a small, reputable local contractor....just difficult when you are 3.5 hours away to develop the necessary contacts and local knowledge.

Irish mist · 12-17-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TOAD

All great responses. Thank you very much and we are mulling all the information supplied.

It's a big undertaking building a house in new territory where you really don't know anyone or have a whole lot of information about suppliers, contractors etc.

I considered buying a lot in Meredith or Alton but there was nothing that struck our interest. I would definitely prefer dealing with a small, reputable local contractor....just difficult when you are 3.5 hours away to develop the necessary contacts and local knowledge.

Look up Jason Drouin custom homes in Gilford NH. Jason built a home for a family member of mine and did a good job.

BroadHopper · 12-17-2010, 09:40 PM

I had my shares of local contractors/subcontractors. Very few are reliable. if you want names. PM me, as some of them advertised here.

Trouble with NH, anyone can be a general contractor. In other states, a general contractor requires a license and practicularly a degree in construction engineering.

I had good luck with a builder out of Peterborough. He's expensive and has his own small crew. Takes him a few months but will offer a 10 year HOW warrantee. He built my last home in Litchfield. In the current construction, I started dating a single woman who was being taking advantage of. She has already started construction without a contract!

I became a general contractor by spending countless hours reading up on mfg websites and the residential building codes, 2009. I also work for my Dad back in the 70's on many high end homes around the Lakes Region area. I lost touch in the 40 years and I know very few subcontractors. That is where I fell apart.

Good luck on your new project.

And no I don't want to contract another home.

12-17-2010, 06:50 PM	#2
TOAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soon to be Moultonboro Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 34 Posts	All great responses. Thank you very much and we are mulling all the information supplied. It's a big undertaking building a house in new territory where you really don't know anyone or have a whole lot of information about suppliers, contractors etc. I considered buying a lot in Meredith or Alton but there was nothing that struck our interest. I would definitely prefer dealing with a small, reputable local contractor....just difficult when you are 3.5 hours away to develop the necessary contacts and local knowledge. __________________ "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.....Unknown....but attributed to George Washington

12-17-2010, 09:40 PM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,206 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Local Contractors I had my shares of local contractors/subcontractors. Very few are reliable. if you want names. PM me, as some of them advertised here. Trouble with NH, anyone can be a general contractor. In other states, a general contractor requires a license and practicularly a degree in construction engineering. I had good luck with a builder out of Peterborough. He's expensive and has his own small crew. Takes him a few months but will offer a 10 year HOW warrantee. He built my last home in Litchfield. In the current construction, I started dating a single woman who was being taking advantage of. She has already started construction without a contract! I became a general contractor by spending countless hours reading up on mfg websites and the residential building codes, 2009. I also work for my Dad back in the 70's on many high end homes around the Lakes Region area. I lost touch in the 40 years and I know very few subcontractors. That is where I fell apart. Good luck on your new project. And no I don't want to contract another home. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-17-2010, 04:11 PM	#1
gf2020 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of Boston Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	TOAD, I have seen some of your previpus posts, I was wondering what you were up to. I have built a few homes here in MA and I have been looking for a water access lot to build on for my family as a vacation/future retirement home. I have driven thru that Crestwood neighborhood, a few of the lots there have really terrific views. I am generally not a fan of having the developer of the subdivision also be the builder of the house. Typically my advice to people is to purchase a lot and then contract with a trusted local builder for the construction of your home.