How to find a Perfect Builder for your loft conversion?
All successful loft conversions depend on finding the right builder, unless you plan on undertaking the job yourself. A word of concern if you are thinking such a move; loft conversion can be a really big job that is best suited for the professionals. It is not the ideal area to cut corners and try to save money.
Finding a good builder is stressful at best. You need to be absolutely sure you can deal with the builder and deal with the workforce that will invade your home. You also need to know enough to be sure you are getting a good service and your bed won’t fall through the floor the first night you sleep in it!
You have also to consider the builder’s attitude, level of friendliness and cooperation, politeness, trustworthiness and adaptability. You don’t want a gruff Johnny who refuses to even discuss the changes he is making or someone who pretends to be busy but simply wastes time consuming endless cups of tea. You also want someone who will not stiff you by constantly raising the cost of the project.
Word of mouth advertising is actually the best way to find a good builder. If the person has already done sterling job for a neighbor or friend you can actually inspect the work in addition to having a personal recommendation. However, if you cannot locate a builder this way, there are other ways to ensure you hire the right person.
Research of building companies online is probably the best place to start if you don’t have any recommendations. You start out by finding companies who will undertake work in your area and initiate contact. Take into consideration the type of interaction you have with company personnel, response time and level of friendliness.
There are also building associations you can approach for recommendations and useful information and advice on choosing the right builder for diy loft conversions.
The quotation you receive should be detailed; this will tell you like nothing else the kind of service you will receive from the builder. Anyone who provides an ambiguous quote that is not quite all there is best avoided.
Payment is one of the most crucial issues and it is best to have everything discussed and finalized before your builder starts the work. No verbal agreements; always get a written agreement that the builder and you will sign.
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