When building a new house, is it a good idea to accept or decline the options that the builder offers?

it depends if it is something you would want for the future or not. i would get the options while it's being built for these reasons:


1. remodel after building can be more expensive because it was not in originally it would take more work to put in after the fact esp if demo is involved


2. Unless your familiar with construction, you could find yourself in a pitfall with a bad contractor


3. many after the fact improvements would not look as good as if it was installed at the time of it being built such as windows. I've never seen a good repair job on stucco after new windows. you'd have to restucco the entire house.When building a new house, is it a good idea to accept or decline the options that the builder offers?
It depends on the option and the cost. My builder offered options to save money not spend it. I wanted a house a bit nicer than he was used to building.





He also offered options that gave us more space at no extra cost.





Don't assume he is trying to rip you off. An upgrade in material like tile can be readily checked by going to a floor and tile store and the actual cost of the material.When building a new house, is it a good idea to accept or decline the options that the builder offers?
I leanrt by experience that in most cases you're much better off declining all the options and getting it done yourself (either actually you or hired contractors) afterwards.





Typical stuff a builder will overcharge for: Upgraded tiles, carpet, lighting (such as recessed lights) and painted walls.