“Being your own builder” can be a full-time commitment. However, many homeowners consider it worth the time to save money and be a part of seeing their home take shape.
Designed for the customer who seeks to maximize owner participation by acting as his/her own general contractor, you are the project manager overseeing the construction of your new home. As the project manager, you will handle budgeting, selection and coordination of subcontractors, permits, inspections and overall progress of your home building project. Past construction experience is a must.
- QCH works with the homeowner to design your house
- QCH works with the factory to coordinate schedules
- QCH oversees the manufacturing your home at the factory
- QCH delivers and installs your home
- QCH can arrange to provide optional consulting (applicable fees apply)
The homeowner would be responsible for all permits, costs & supervision of installing the concrete foundation and all site preparation prior to delivery. Such work includes, but is not limited to: all finish carpentry, siding, electrical, plumbing, decking, heating, air conditioning, garbage removal, porches and landscaping. QCH will not maintain contractor's liability insurance nor builder's risk insurance after installation of the home. QCH does not warrant the modular home and serves only as the marketing agent of the manufacturer Any manufacturer's warranties are directly from the manufacturer to the purchaser. The homeowner is responsible for locating, supervising and coordinating all subcontractors for final details like the painting, flooring, roofing, siding and electrical work.
The homeowner will also need to schedule home inspections with local authorities at regular intervals along the way. This will ensure the house is in keeping with codes and is not violating local ordinances. The structure itself will be nearly complete upon delivery.
