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Raj Konda
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new build construction - builder issues

Raj Konda
  • Investor
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
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I entered into a contract with a reputable builder ( at least I thought at first) in SW Florida. This is my first experience and has been a stressful one to tell the least. Sharing my experience below -

Entered into a contract almost 18 months ago, after buying a piece of land. First few months, they blamed the city’s back logs for issuing permits. Build was supposed to finish in 4-6 months, it’s been 12 months since the permits and they are requesting another 3 months extension. Builder keeps on blaming on suppliers etc, every time there is a new story and hard to updates on delays. Right now, I m not sure if they can finish in 3 months and it might be dragged for longer time.

I really hope my case is an anomaly and hoping, builder issues, are not that common. If you have gone thru a similar experience in the past, please share any tricks or things I should be aware of, especially the solvency of this builder.

Thanks for all the suggestions in advance.

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Rodney Menendez
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Fort Myers
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Rodney Menendez
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Fort Myers
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Hi, I am a partner at Blueshine Builder LLC. We build 120+ houses a year in Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres. It is true that it could take up to 5 months to get permits approved but we haven't seen any issues with materials. Our average construction time after permits is 8-10 months. Feel free to reach out if any questions:)

  • Rodney Menendez
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