Construction Guides

What to Ask Your Builder Before Signing a Contract

18 February 2026 · 5 min

Before signing any construction contract, ask: What happens after handover? Who is responsible for defects? What is included in the quote? How are change orders handled? The answers — and how confidently they're given — tell you almost everything about the builder you're dealing with.

Ask about the quote structure. Is it a lump sum or an itemized Bill of Quantities? What's explicitly excluded? Vague quotes are where budget overruns are born. A builder who can't tell you exactly what's included can't tell you what the project will actually cost.

Ask about the team. Who is your point of contact? Is there a dedicated project manager? How often will you get updates? The difference between a good build and a nightmare often comes down to communication discipline.

Ask about after-handover support. What maintenance is offered, in writing? What happens when something goes wrong in year two? Most builders in Kerala have no answer to this question — because their business model ends at handover.

Ceezion answers all of these transparently — with documented AMC terms, itemized BOQ pricing, and milestone-based billing. A builder who hesitates on these questions is telling you something important.