Question 1

What are the first steps to getting ready to build my new home?

Accepted Answer

Other than purchasing land to build on, the first things are to find a plan that will fit your lifestyle and budget and get a quote or cost estimate on it.

Question 2

How do I get an estimate, and how long will it take to get it?

Accepted Answer

Email, text, or bring a plan you find on the internet or even a hand-drawn floor plan to us. We can most often get a close estimate of the cost for you in a couple of weeks, or a bit longer, depending on our workload.

Question 3

Do I need to purchase a floor plan before getting an estimate?

Accepted Answer

Most often, we can get a close estimate before you purchase plans.

Question 4

Does Schmidt Builders LLC draft floor plans?

Accepted Answer

Schmidt Builders LLC does some in-house drafting. Although we are not architects, we can draft plans that meet permit requirements.

Question 5

What does a new home cost per square foot?

Accepted Answer

We quote each home individually based on its own merits. Price per square foot varies with the number of bathrooms, how large the kitchen is, and various other factors.

Question 6

How long does it take to start building after signing the contract?

Accepted Answer

Some time is required to get the necessary permits. Other factors affecting the amount of time from signing a contract until starting to build; are weather, our current workload, and getting final confirmation on some plan details.

Question 7

What decisions need to be made while building a new home?

Accepted Answer

Some questions will come up during the building process. We try to stay ahead of the game by using construction management software that brings up most of the questions well ahead of the time answers are needed.

Question 8

Do I have choices in what materials are used in my new home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, “Allowance items” are where you have choices. Items not listed as allowances or otherwise spelled out in the contract will be purchased at the discretion of Schmidt Builders LLC with regard to brand, quality, etc.

Question 9

When should I start shopping for items that we have choices on?

Accepted Answer

It is a good idea to start looking as soon as you have signed a contract. It may not be necessary to purchase the items immediately unless they have extended lead times. Schmidt Builders does not provide storage for “allowance items.”

Question 10

What licenses and insurance does Schmidt Builders LLC carry?

Accepted Answer

Schmidt Builders LLC is Commercially and Residentially licensed in the State of Louisiana and carries General Liability and Workers Comp. Insurance as required by law.

Question 11

Does Schmidt Builders LLC acquire all state and local permits for construction projects?

Accepted Answer

Schmidt Builders LLC can apply for all the permits for your project. A sewer requires the property owners signature

Question 12

Does Schmidt Builders LLC use subcontractors?

Accepted Answer

Schmidt Builders LLC does use specialized subcontractors to expedite the building process.

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