[unixfox]

If the builder says 8 months to build, expect a year or more. Add an extra 30% to the cost they quote you. It will NEVER be what you estimate.

Also, find someone that can coordinate paint, flooring, lighting, etc.

Been there done that. Will never do it again. Your mileage may vary.

[Jane Long]

If the builder says 8 months to build, expect a year or more. Add an extra 30% to the cost they quote you. It will NEVER be what you estimate.

Spot on.

Also, find someone that can coordinate paint, flooring, lighting, etc.

Don't most builders do this? Ours did.

[Bonemaker]

Agree. Contract building of a house (unless you are very lucky) will be nothing but headaches, delays, extra expenses, disputes, etc.

Find the place you want and POD your way over if you can. Don’t rush it.

[bgill]

And it will never be the specific brand or quality you specified.

Don’t drive by his other projects if you don’t want to see your name on someone else’s supplies.