HOW TO FIND A GOOD BUILDER
Self build project management specialist, Mark Stevenson, shares his expertise on finding the right builders for your project
Finding a good builder is a bit like dating and if you’ve got an attractive-looking project, you’ll soon find there’s lots of interest. However, throw in a few complications (a limited budget or build complexities) and your options quickly dwindle. When you’re spending your life savings or pondering the prospect of getting stuck with a bad builder, it’s quite right that you should worry. Fortunately, most trades and contractors are good and, if you follow the guidance in this article, you’ll soon find your perfect build partner.
Clear & attractive plans
The best place to start when looking for a builder is to assess yourself and your project. Good builders are picky and busy, so it’s essential your project is packaged to make it look as attractive as possible. This starts with having complete, coherent and well thought-through designs that fully detail how the house should be built. The drawings must include the essentials such as elevations, dimensioned plans, and construction details. The design should also address the difficult bits, where money leaks and where builders will price the risk.