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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …