Starting a new building project can be an exciting time. However, if it’s your first time and you don’t have much experience with building projects, then it can also be intimidating.
Check out our list of the top 5 questions to ask your builder before beginning any construction project.
What Access Do They Need?
Your property may seem easy to access to you, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Remember that, depending on your project’s size, large amounts of people and equipment may need access to your property.
Make sure to ask your builders what access they will need, how much, and when. This way, you can avoid any awkward and inconvenient surprises when your project begins.
What Experience Does Your Builder Have?
A reputable building company will employ a team of experienced and professional builders.
Before beginning any project, ask about their previous work. This way, you will have a better understanding of your contractors and their capabilities.
What Is Their Schedule?
Make sure that your timetable and your contractors’ match up. An initial timetable should be agreed upon well before the beginning of a project.
Additionally, you should make plans in the event of unexpected setbacks. In cases where bad weather or sheer bad luck delay your project, it’s important to know whether your builders will be free for work that extends outside of the initial timetable.
Do you Need To Hire Equipment For Your Builders?
A builder’s toolset varies depending on the outfit you hire and what they’ll be working on.
Always ask if they will be using their own equipment or if that equipment needs to be hired for them. The financial costs involved in hiring plant and other construction equipment are not insignificant.
Make sure that you know this information ahead of time before embarking on any construction project. That way, you can factor the cost of a builders’ company against the cost of hiring equipment.
Are They VAT Registered?
Whether or not your builders are VAT registered is important as it will financially impact your project. A VAT-registered contractor can claim the cost of the materials back on their taxes. These savings, in turn, affect the cost of the materials they use during construction.
Keep in mind whether your contractors are registered or not as this could make a sizable financial difference to your project.
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Looking for professional and trustworthy builders? Contact Pepworth Construction today for all of your construction project needs. Our experienced and friendly team are eager to get to work on turning your blueprint into reality.
Get in touch with us today for more information or to schedule a consultation.
