Finding a good builder
- ask family or friends for a recommendation if they had building work done recently.
- contact a local builders' association for a list of registered members
- ask two or three builders for estimates in writing, and ask them if you need planning permission for the work
- ask each builder for two or three references from previous customers - and contact these people and find out how happy they were with the work and the builder's conduct (if possible go and view some of the work)
- make sure the builder belongs to a respected trade organisation with membership standards
- check the builder has current membership and has the required health and safety training
- have a written agreement or contract with the builder, outlining the work to be done, finish date, security and safety, catering and lavatory arrangements, disposal of waste materials, working hours
- ask to see the builder's public liability insurance certificate
- contact your insurance company as the building work may affect your home and contents insurance
Deposits and payment
You should only pay a deposit if:- the work needs specific or custom-made material
- the work will take a long time to finish
Builder doesn't charge VAT
If the builder offers you a VAT free deal, one of two explanations apply:- the builder isn't registered for VAT because they do less than £85,000 of business a year
- they're avoiding paying VAT
- the builder is equipped to finish your work in the agreed time
- the builder will be in business if the work needs repair
- you have a valid contract when there is no proof of payment
Trustmark scheme
The scheme:- makes sure traders who sign up are qualified to do building work
- has a complaints procedure
Looking for a good builder pls contact EDU. BUILDING PROJECT ON +2347067985359 EMAIL MICHAEL.WOWHOR@YAHOO.COM
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