FAQ

HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL TO DESIGN OR BUILD OUR HOME? Although we have worked as design consultants nationwide, our general contracting services are only available within a forty-five mile radius of the Sugar Grove/Aurora area. This proximity is critical, allowing us to visit project sites on a daily basis. This also allows us to utilize our tradesmen who have established track records of high-quality techniques, products and services.
ARE YOU TRULY A CUSTOM BUILDER? Yes! That is what our company is all about. We only build custom-designed homes. Although we have constructed many homes, no two are exactly alike. Whether it's Traditional, French Country or Craftsman, each and every one have been customized to meet the personal requirements of the owner. You will find we are very easy and fair to work with, even if there are changes and adjustments during the construction process!
HOW MANY HOMES DO YOU BUILD PER YEAR? We purposely build only ten to thirteen homes per year. While we have the market to build more, we have made a conscious decision to stay just big enough to get volume component pricing, but small enough to give our customers the personal attention and detail they deserve.
HOW MUCH WILL A CUSTOM HOME COST PER SQUARE FOOT? We do not price our projects using dollars per square foot. Determining a price using this technique in custom homes or remodeling is "guesstimating" and would be tantamount to asking a car dealer how many dollars per pound can you buy a car for today. Design, engineering and pricing will all be affected by items such as site conditions, easements, bulk plans (such as two-story or ranch), product selections, builder allowances, shape of the house, homeowner association requirements, etc. These items will impact each project differently. Comparing builders by price per square foot is only feasible when comparing homes of the same style, size and exact specifications. Wherever you choose to build your home - Sugar Grove, St. Charles, Geneva or Yorkville - the value you receive in an Ed Saloga home is second to none.
HOW DO WE CHOOSE A BUILDER? 1 :: Find out if the builder you are considering is a member of a Homebuilders Association of Greater Fox Valley. Most who belong to this organization are professionals with a long-term reputation within the community. 2 :: Ask friends and relatives for recommendations. Ask about builders they have dealt with directly or ask them for names of acquaintances that have recently had a good experience with a builder. 3 :: Look closely at the homes the builder has completed and those under construction - in other words, look beyond the model. Do the homes represent the workmanship and attention to detail you deserve? 4 :: Request the names of several of their most recent clients. Call the client and ask them for their recommendation. 5 :: You should feel comfortable with the builder and have a good rapport with them. 6 :: Insist on working only with a builder who is licensed and insured. 7 :: Check local building departments and business bureaus for builders' reputations. 8 :: Does the builder attend regular educational courses? Is the builder a national and local award winner? Continued education and award receipt often indicate that the builder is a professional, is respected by his peers, and is knowledgeable in current building trends. 9 :: Will the builder's name add value to your property and to your biggest investment - your home? 10 :: When comparing proposals for homes, it is essential that you compare apples to apples. It is easy to lower the price by using lesser quality materials, excluding amenities, ceiling height differences, open soil problems, and much more. You should make careful comparisons item by item.
DO WE NEED TO HIRE AN ARCHITECT? No! We are a full-service award-winning design/build firm. We have worked with outside architects in the past; however these account for no more than ten percent of past projects. We specialize in the design/build process. Being a smaller firm removes multiple layers of responsibility for the project, insures greater quality control, and is more cost-effective and time-efficient. Even more importantly, our process means that you have a personal relationship with the company that is creating one of the most personal items in your life - your home!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A CUSTOM HOME? This will naturally depend on the size of the house, design intricacies, and the season. For example, once construction begins, a 3,000 square-foot custom home should take approximately six to seven months to complete. Ed Saloga Builders has a ninety-five percent on-time record!
WHY IS A CUSTOM HOME BY ED SALOGA BUILDERS THE BEST VALUE? 1 :: Our firm's reputation has been built over the past fifty years and is stellar. 2 :: Our one-of-a-kind, award-winning designs are timeless and add value to your family's most important investment. 3 :: Ed Saloga Builders is a hands-on builder - a unique factor in this area. We employ our own in-house craftsmen, thereby allowing us to achieve greater detail and consistent quality. This is more cost-effective than other builders who must sub-contract all their trades. 4 :: Ed Saloga Builders homes are environmentally sensitive and meet the EPA's Energy Star Program which provides you substantial savings for years to come. 5 :: Our quality construction specifications exceed other companies in our area. This will save you money on long-term maintenance costs. 6 :: Our warranty and outstanding service will save you both time and money all while providing peace of mind.
WHAT KIND OF WARRANTY SHOULD WE EXPECT ON OUR CUSTOM HOME? This can vary widely from builder to builder as well as service. Ed Saloga Builders provides a full, two year written warranty. We supply prompt and professional service. This is one of the reasons we have a ninety-five percent referral rate.
IS ED SALOGA BUILDERS LICENSED AND INSURED? Yes. We carry all insurances on each home during the building process including workman's compensation, liability, and builder's risk policies. The State of Illinois and most municipalities in the area license our company and our sub-contractors.
DOES ED SALOGA BUILDERS DO REMODELING OR FINISH BASEMENTS? Yes, we do take a limited amount of these types of projects each year, mostly from our past customers.