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What to ask before you hire, from Rocky.
Custom, semi-custom and production builders across Alberta, from city infills to acreage homes. Use this checklist when you compare home builders, then ask Rocky if you want a second opinion.
- Check their builder licence on the province's New Home Buyer Protection public registry.
- Ask which warranty provider covers their homes and walk through the coverage.
- Tour a finished home or show home before you sign.
- Get at least two written quotes that list scope, materials, schedule and payment stages.
- Contractors who take money before the work is finished need an Alberta prepaid contracting licence. Ask for the number before you pay a deposit.
- Ask for a WCB Alberta clearance letter and proof of liability insurance.
- Read recent reviews and ask for references from jobs like yours.
Home Builders: FAQ.
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The New Home Buyer Protection Act requires new homes to carry warranty coverage: 1 year on labour and materials, 2 years on delivery and distribution systems, 5 years on the building envelope and 10 years on the structure.
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