When you plan to build your own house, of course there are many preparations that need to be planned. Both the budget, home design, and the services used.
Moreover, the procedure in this planning takes a long time so your choice must be careful and precise so that unwanted things don’t happen.
To realize that dream, you will be faced with two options, namely whether to use the services of a contractor or an ordinary builder. So, which option is better for building your dream home?
To answer that question, you must first know the advantages and disadvantages of each as a consideration for you.
Contractor Services
Professional contractor PT Gaharu Kontruksindo Utama, Panggah Nuzhul Rizki stated that although homeowners will spend more money on contractor services, this service can be responsible for all management of home construction, both from materials to work time.
In addition, the owner can monitor the construction work as long as it is managed by the contractor because it is guaranteed that this service is professional and is a legal entity.
“If the recommendation to build a house is to prioritize using a contractor rather than an ordinary builder. Although the price is higher, everything can be controlled starting from building materials, time, and costs, all of which can be accounted for so that it is balanced with the price incurred. The contractor is trusted because it is a legal entity, credible and professional. Everything is transparent from before to the completion of the project,” said Panggah to detikcom, Monday (7/8/2022)
This opinion is also in line with the statement presented by the CEO of SobatBangun, Taufiq Hidayat.
According to him, building a house using the services of a contractor is the right choice for homeowners who need experts to manage the procedures for building a house. In addition, this service uses a contract system so that the house can be realized and the budget costs are calculated more clearly.
“If you use the services of a contractor, management, materials, labor, wages, and all home needs 100% of the stages will be taken care of by the contractor. The home building process is bound by a contract, both from payment, construction progress, and agreements between the client and the contractor,” said Taufiq when contacted separately.
Builder
Furthermore, Taufiq stated that the services of a builder might be an option for owners who will take part in supervising all the needs of building a house. Builders only need their labor and do not need to go through a consultation process or sign a contract because this service does not have a business license.
In addition, in terms of cost, it will certainly be cheaper and can be compared to contractor services, but homeowners must also ensure the credibility of their performance because it has the potential not to be in accordance with the initial plan.
“Meanwhile, if you have time to supervise everything from management, materials, labor, wages, etc. Then you can use the services of a builder whose only labor is what you need. Usually the use of these builder services does not have a business license, but through word of mouth according to recommendations. The choice of builder services can also be seen from the credibility of the builder’s certification,” said Taufiq.
Contrary to the statement above, Panggah actually gave his opinion that builders are probably not a smart option for building your own house from scratch. According to him, compared to contractors, the use of this service has uncertainty in the work estimate and commitment. Not to mention the cost figures that can spread everywhere.
“Others with builders, because there is no contract agreement and transparency, there is also the possibility of cases such as being left by the foreman, and if that happens there is no legal entity that can take care of it. In terms of costs, it is uncertain and has the potential for the cost of the house to collapse,” said Panggah.
That is the difference between building a house using a contractor and a regular builder, so consider which is best for your personal residence because that place will be occupied for years of your life.
Make sure the home building process is safe during the work and you do not experience any cost constraints that will be incurred. Hopefully useful!
source: https://www.detik.com/properti/tips-dan-panduan/d-6868201/bangun-rumah-sendiri-perlu-pakai-kontraktor-atau-cukup-tukang-saja.