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Why you should be asking...

"Are you a member of the Home Builders Association?"

Your home, and the people who live inside it, are your most important assets.  As citizens of Central Arkansas, it is your right to know if a builder, realtor, banker or supplier is a good fit for you and your family.  The HBA-GLR serves as a resource for finding you the most reputable individuals and companies in the industry.  

Did you know that it only takes $100 for a builder to become licensed in the state of Arkansas? That seems awfully easy to obtain for someone you are entrusting to build or remodel your most valuable asset! They are also not required to carry certain types of insurance. If damage occurs to your home by one of these builders, you may be paying the price while your “builder” moves on to their next victim.  Or worse, if a builder fails to pay for materials used, that supplier could take your home even if you have done your part in paying the builder!  By asking the question, “Are you a member of the Home Builders Association?”, you eliminate these nightmare scenarios and can make your decision confidently knowing you have hired a properly licensed, insured, professional who has the backing of a 140,000 member base nationwide.

What you can expect from a member of the HBA of Greater Little Rock

Quality

  • HBA builders are required to build according to industry standards that exceed the minimum construction stipulations in the Arkansas Residential Code.
  • HBA builders provide a minimum one-year warranty on all their work. Many provide extended warranties.
  • HBA builders must meet specific construction experience requirements prior to membership approval.
  • HBA members are affiliated with both the Arkansas and National Association of Home Builders Associations, which provide ongoing professional development, including specialty designations.

Security

  • HBA builders are required to maintain workers compensation and liability insurance on all employees.
  • HBA builders utilize contracts and forms that protect consumers from mediocre workmanship.
  • HBA builders provide written contracts on the scope of all work to be performed.
  • HBA builders have relationships with area lending institutions for project financing.

Peace of Mind

  • HBA members have been recommended and endorsed by former customers, suppliers, subcontractors and financial institutions prior to being approved for membership.
  • HBA members are bound by a strict Code of Ethics.
  • HBA members are subject to a background check prior to membership approval.
  • HBA builders are required to conciliate all disputes with customers through a mediation process.

Professionalism

  • HBA members are voluntary members of the association demonstrating their commitment to high industry standards.
  • HBA members are interested in personal and professional development through education.
  • HBA members recognize the seriousness of providing our community with an impeccable level of service.