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Choosing The Right Builder
9 February 2010
Choosing The Right Builder
1. REFERENCES
If the builder cannot give you a reference probably best not to use them, find a contractor that will provide a reference. You have to ask yourself why they don’t want to supply a reference, what have they got to hide! We provide our clients with full references if required and from our testimonials on our website you can see how competent our company is within all areas of the building industry.
2. TRUSTWORTHY BUILDERS
You need to know the people who are working in your home or business. Find a trustworthy builder who has employed the same workforce for many years, this proves the builder has a good relationship with its workforce, reliable and professional. We have used our sub-contractors for many years, some even 20 years or more. A recommended builder is a good way of knowing how they work, you know they can deliver a good quality service and competent in all building projects.
3. CONTACT DETAILS
Always make sure you have the builder’s name, address and contact telephone numbers, this enables you to be able to contact your builder at all times. Be wary of those who only use a mobile number.
4. PAYMENT AFTER INVOICE
Payment should only be made after an invoice has been received, so you can evaluate the work which has been completed, check it has been achieved to a high standard. If you are unclear of the invoice ask for a breakdown before payment. There is no reason why a builder should ask for payment up front, if they are a reputable business, like ourselves having long standing relationships and credit agreements with our suppliers, providing credit for our materials etc.
5. FINANCIALLY SOUND
If the builder is a Limited company you can gain their financial accounts via Companies House website, a small fee is charged but its better to spend a couple of pounds and feel more confident in your builder than thousands and the company are not financially secure.
