What are the Quality Assurance Builder Standards?
The Quality Assurance Builder Standards provides new homebuyers and remodeling homeowners with a way to measure the quality of the project against an industry approved set of standards.
Who set these standards?
These standards have been developed by the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis as a service to new home and remodeling homeowners in the Central Indiana area who are working with an Association member.
What does this mean to me?
These standards create a series of performance standards that the member builders and the homeowners can use to communicate and understand each others' expectations regarding the building or remodeling project.
It should be noted that the standards are not a warranty nor are they intended as a substitute for a warranty.
The standards address the most prevalent issues that arise between the builder/remodeler and the customer before the project, during the project, and, most importantly, after the project is completed. All too often it is the undefined expectations that create the majority of the problems encountered in the building and remodeling processes. The standards will help eliminate problems before the project even begins.
Do all builders use these standards?
Every builder and remodeler member of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis agrees to participate in the Builders Standards as a requirement of membership.
The contract you sign with a member builder or remodeler will include a provision that the project will be completed to meet the requirements of the Builder Standards.
How do I obtain a copy of the Standards manual?
These standards are printed in an easy-to-read spiral-bound manual that is given to you by your builder or remodeler when you sign a contract. The manual includes explanations of the builder's responsibilities and the homeowners responsibilities.
How do I find out who is a member of the Builders Association?
A list of builders and remodelers who are members of the Builders Association and who agree to adhere to the Builder Standards is available online at www.IndyBuildersAssociation.com. The Home Building and Remodeling Guide contains a printed directory of members and tips helpful when building or remodeling. This guide is available at no cost by calling the Association office at 317-236-6330.
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