The current Brexit
economic climate means that more and more home-owners are choosing to refurbish
their existing homes instead of incurring the huge expense of moving house.
Upgrading key areas of your living space can improve the quality of life for your
family, and also add value to the property long-term.
Two of the most
important areas in a home for achieving these goals are the kitchen and
bathroom. Both of these rooms are pivotal to a happy home environment and will
have the most impact on your family. It is also necessary for you to find the
right builder who will work quickly to minimize disturbance and chaos in your
home.
It is vital for you to
put in the time and research finding the right trades-person for you, and the
work that needs to be carried out. Communication is incredibly important as you
will need someone who is able to interpret your plans and ideas and bring them
to life.
Certain jobs may
necessitate the services of specific trade-persons e.g. plumbers, electricians,
painters, etc – a skilled building company will work with a team of
professionals to ensure the smooth running of your home refurbishment.
When searching for the
perfect builder for your home refurbishment the key factors to consider are:
• First impressions
count - after sourcing two to three builders, preferably recommended by
satisfied customers, the first conversation will determine whether you can
communicate effectively with them for the duration of the project. Are they as
keen as you and are they already suggesting best and new ideas?
• Recommendations and
feedback are all part of the selection process. Ask to look at current work in
progress to see how they work on site - are they neat? Do they have their own
washroom facilities or are they going to intrude in your home?
• Ask to see related
previous work - if you want a bathroom or kitchen refurbishment you need to
view similar examples to see the quality of their work.
• When comparing rates
from individual builders make sure you are comparing like for like. The best
way to do this is to give detailed plans so that each person is dealing with
the same information and can quote accordingly. The cheapest is not necessarily
the best.
• In the case of new
build homes, check the builders are accredited to the relevant governing bodies
e.g. The NHBC in the UK. Are your builders insured? Public Liability is very
important! Furthermore, will the work be guaranteed, if so for how long?
• Can the builder
advice on building applications and planning regulations e.g. how long will the
planning application take from start to finish and how long are the plans valid
for? All this is necessary so you can plan the overall time-scale of the job.
Home renovation can be
exciting and scary at the same time. However, with the right checks and
research, you should be able to find a reputable trades-person who can deliver
your expectations in a professional way and with as little stress as possible.
Your re-designed home can become a reality and hopefully a good investment for
the future.
Bishop Ltd builders
offer a complete building and project management service for home extensions
and home refurbishments. For more details about refurbishments, improvements
and extension visit our website www.bisholptd.com.
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