How to shortlist good builders
We are now approaching the point in the process that homeowners feel most anxious about: speaking to builders for quotes. Unfortunately, this anxiety is at least in part well placed …
Builder Marketing Traps to Avoid
Before inviting the top three builders from your shortlist over to quote, you should be aware of some potential marketing traps that could ruse an unsuspecting homeowner: for-profit accreditation sites, …
Due diligence checklist when hiring a builder
Now that you’ve had the quotes back, it is almost time to hire a builder for your extension. Almost. It is incumbent on you to carry out the necessary due …
6 steps to get the best building quotes from the right builders
The perennial paradox of home improvement sees homeowners wanting top quality work for the best price possible, but the cheapest rarely equates to the best. One of the key stages …
Agreeing a fair payment schedule with your builder
The payment schedule for your home extension project will form part of the contract of work and it’s necessary to provide dedicated commentary to this important topic to help avoid …
3 potential Builder marketing traps that could ruse a homeowner
3 potential Builder marketing traps that could ruse a homeowner. Before inviting the top three Builders from your shortlist over to quote, you should be aware of three potential Builder marketing traps that could ruse …