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26 things you should always ask your builder before signing a contract

Check your builder’s credentials
What experience do you have with my kind of project?
Do you have references and reviews?
Can I see photos of finished projects?
Are you accredited?
Do you have insurance cover?
Do you work with an architect?
Do you have a registered gas engineer and electrician on your team?
Will you submit planning permission on my behalf?
Who will manage the build?
What stages will work get signed off and by whom?
What will I need to do throughout the build?
Do you offer a guarantee of your work?
Is your price an estimate or quotation?
What are your payment terms?
Do you anticipate any problems?
Will you remove all rubbish from site?
How will you protect my property during work?
Will you leave the property as you found it?
Will I be left without facilities at any point?
How can we deal with changes if things don't go to plan?
What hours will you work?
How will we communicate throughout the build?
What vehicles will you be using and where will they need to park?
How long will the work take?
Can we agree to a contract?
When can they start?
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Check your builder’s credentials

Finding a builder with availability may feel like an impossible task, but before you rush into signing a contract, follow our steps to ensure your tradespeople are up to the job, trustworthy and will deliver what they say they will on time and within budget.

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Sally Coffey

01 May 2024

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