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A job for a professional
Many people believe they'll be able to save money on their new home by performing some of the work themselves. Sometimes, homebuyers want to paint their own home, install insulation, prepare part of the trim or clean up the construction site.

Most builders do not permit this type of do-it-yourself involvement for the following reasons:
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Expertise
Even simple construction tasks can be much more difficult than they appear at first and all the work performed in building a home affects the quality of the final product.
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Warranty
Building a new home requires a blending of effort and contributions by many people. That means it can be hard to pinpoint precisely which subcontractor is at fault for any defect. Your participation could make resolving job site conflicts much more difficult.
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Insurance
Typical home-building insurance doesn't cover construction work performed by the homebuyers because their not involved in the home-building business. Insurance is available for buyers, but it is very expensive and subcontractors or suppliers who could be injured as a result of the buyers actions must be covered.