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In an ideal world it would be great to think that your Trade Professional would be able to carry out
your home improvements without any intervention from you. However we don't live in an ideal world, and by
the pure nature of home improvements you will always be involved.
We have put together some guidelines for how you can get the most out of your Trade Professional.
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To some degree this depends on the size of the job you have in mind.
Unless the work is of a very minor nature some statutory approvals such as planning or building
regulation approval will be required. The development control department at your local council offices
will be able to help on this. They will also advise on whether or not grants are available. You can
then begin to assess the need to appoint a professional such as an architect or surveyor to carry out
design or if you are going direct a builder.
If the house is still under any scheme such as NHBC Buildmark
you must inform the company providing the warranty.
Your mortgagee and insurer should also be advised of the work. You should inform neighbours and you must
be sure of your land boundaries, any rights of way particularly close to boundaries and if any rights of
light from neighbouring property have been acquired. Your builder cannot help here and if this is found
out after the agreement is signed and work is prevented you could be liable for delay costs.
If in any doubt seek professional advice, it could be cost be very cost effective.
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If you are choosing a builder ask for annual turnover figure, as a general guide the turnover should be at
least four to five times the budgeted figure for your work. Ask for current references, certainly not older
than six months. If possible obtain a reference from a professional who will be able to give more of an
objective opinion. You should visit at least one of their sites under construction.
Even if you just drive past you will be able to get an idea of the organisation. (You can of course find
a vetted contractor through our service
Find A Pro).
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The range of prices should not be excessive 10-15% maximum between top and bottom. Be suspicious of
one very low price.
Write back to contractors thanking them, it is helpful to let them know what the lowest price was,
but do not get drawn into any offers of reduction, the contractor may be tempted to look for ways of
getting back the shortfall through claims of missing information.
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