I
love my Contractor!
That's
how it all begins. After living in
an apartment for over 12 years you finally have the down payment for a house.
But instead of purchasing a used home you decide to build a brand new,
suits your lifestyle, enhances your image, no maintenance, meticulously built,
raise a family, home. Sounds so
comfy and exciting doesn't it. The
American Dream. Except one thing. What do you know about building a home? Nothing you say.
Join the American Dream Home Club and Oh', by the way better join the
American Dream Home Nightmare Club while your at it!
That's right nightmare in Ashtabula I call it.
Over 50% of the homes in Ashtabula County either end up in litigation or
have structural defects that your trusty skilled contractor will never correct.
We are not taking into account all the liens filed by contractors because of
money disputes between you and your trusty builder. How can this happen you say?
The most expensive purchase you will make in your entire live and they can
totally screw you and your house up and they have the nerve to leave the job
site and file liens against me! Oh
yes that's the modus operanda of the unskilled shyster contractor that you once
loved and trusted with your nest egg you saved for 12 year to realize. So what do I do now you ask?
First, hire a lawyer (from another county) and extend the lease on your
apartment. Second, call the
building department and have them do another inspection for the record.
Third, hire a structural engineer to document your house in detail.
This is needed for the courts to litigate.
The courts will only accept the word of a professional. Fourth, get
marriage counseling for all the stress your going to be under. By the way while you are going through this turmoil your
loving contractor is still building new houses.
Since this is not considered criminal you are responsible for all the
lawyer fees. Even if you win you
lose. What's my house doing while this is all going on you asked?
Just sitting there because you singed a contract without consulting Ashtabula
Construction.Com.
We
are here for you! To protect you
against these unscrupulous trades. We
want your building experience to be a pleasurable one.
Join us before you build and we will start you in the right direction.
Let us plan your dream home with you.
Member services include:
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Assigning
and architect to review plans
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Reviewing
building options and materials
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Review of
site preparation
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Contract
review
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In-process
construction inspections
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Selecting
a contractor or trades.
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Zoning
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Your own
web page showing your house being constructed and your comments including
pictures.
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On line
answers to your building questions.
Your
building experience doesn't have to be a nightmare. It's your money and your dream at risk not to mention your
sanity. Remember the building
contractors in this county do not require a license to practice.
Which compounds the problem.
Unfortunately
there are less skilled contractors than skilled ones. You may have to wait for the contractor you want to fit you
in his schedule. It's worth the
wait! Use the time to fine tune
your plans and save money with AshtabulaConstruction.com.
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