Pros and cons of a tender process
Tendering provides a formal way to receive and compare quotes for your building project, but is it necessarily the best approach for your extension? Let’s weigh up the pros and …
Getting quotes for your extension
Okay, so you’ve shortlisted five quality builders and prioritised them in order of preference thus far. From this shortlist, some will not be available to quote, for one reason or …
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 …
What to look for in a building quote
Now you have shortlisted your preferred builders and received quotes from your top three, let’s spend a moment on what to look for in a building quote. Note: this is …
Prelims for your extension
What are prelims? Prelims (short for preliminaries) in construction are the costs associated with running the project, outside of labour and materials. Prelims are a miscellaneous assortment of items, and …