Ep. 231: Building a House Series: Getting it Built
b'We are back for the third episode of our Building a House series! If you haven\\u2019t already, be sure to listen to the first two episodes in the series. Today we welcome to the show contractor Aaron Burgess of Freedom Construction. Aaron focuses primarily on high-end, custom homes in the resort town of Lake Oconee. Also with us again is interior designer and guest host Maggie Griffin. Aaron and Maggie talk about the collaboration process, navigating permits, the importance of walkthroughs, managing expectations, and so much more!\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nHow Aaron and Maggie first start working together on a custom home and the importance of having a good team.\\n\\nWhere to look and how to hire a contractor.\\n\\nWhat should be the most important factor in choosing a contractor?\\n\\nHow can the appearance and cleanliness of a jobsite be indicative of the quality of contracting work?\\n\\nWho typically handles permits and regulations for a build?\\n\\nWhat\\u2019s the next step after getting a permit for a build?\\n\\nWhere are the best places to invest and/or save your dollars from a contracting perspective?\\n\\nHow are delays and timing affecting projects?\\n\\nWhat do walkthroughs entail?\\n\\nWhy the framing walkthrough is the most important walkthrough of the project.\\n\\nWhat are best practices for homeowners communicating and making change requests to contractors?\\n\\nHow much will the plan typically change or vary from the start to finish of the project?\\n\\nWhat are 2 things that both Aaron and Maggie wish their clients knew before beginning a project?\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\n\\nAaron Burgess\\n\\nFreedom Construction\\n\\nMaggie Griffin Design\\n\\nMaggie Griffin at Home\\n\\nMaggie Griffin Design on Instagram'