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Trust is possibly the single most important criteria when selecting a builder. The peace of mind that comes from trust is far more valuable than any feature or finish you can put in your new home. But how do you know whether a builder is trustworthy? The answer is different for everyone. For some people it’s aboutreliability – knowing the builder will show up on time, do the job right, and finish on time and on budget. For others, it’s about transparency – being able to see inside the project, to know what’s happening when, exactly what materials are being used, or how much money is being spent in each area. While trust is something that can really only be built over time, it is worth it to figure out what trust means to you, and how it can be established. Other factors that can contribute to trust include:

As you might expect, one of the first steps in planning your custom-built home is finding a suitable location. It’s an old saying among custom home builders in Toronto and real estate people, that the house on the hill so to speak is one of the more expensive homes in town. Of course that old adage applies because you’ll get a spectacular view nine times out of 10 but it also means you’re more than likely to skirt any drainage issues you might have if the home was built in the lower location.

Although you can build a custom home in Toronto on available land in an already developed subdivision, it’s important to keep in mind that the avenues for rainwater to seep into the ground have been diminished with the build up of the area. Of course municipal storm sewers are a good answer to this problem, but in some subdivisions planners have not been able to keep up with rapid developments in this area adequately.