Factors to Consider when Choosing a Building Extension Contractor

Posted by Davin on December 26th, 2017

It is possible you could be planning to have house extensions for your house. For this work to be done professionally as required, it is important to hire an expert in building extensions. As such, hiring an experienced contractor will save you a lot. With professional and experienced constructors, you wouldn’t have to worry about the design, and actualization of your house extension idea; they always do a perfect job, whether in the creation of new kitchen extension or in the modification of the house’s interior design.

However, it’s also important to understand that finding a reputable contractor to do your extension may not be as easy as you may think. For instance, the ease of finding one reliable contractor will in most cases be determined by the complexity of the work at hand. Complex projects will require you to carefully vet your contractor options available before settling on one. As the project owner, you also need to be well prepared, financially, to undertake the project.

What this means is that, you should only hire a construction company that is not only qualified to undertake such project but also has good knowledge and experience in the construction industry; this is the best path towards achieving your project goals. Remember, settling on the right constructor will to a great percentage determine the success or failure of your home upgrading project.

The best way to start the contractor recruitment process is to ask for recommendations from friends, colleagues, and relatives. Ask them to recommend reputable local construction contractors they’ve interacted with. Then compile a list of potential contractors with experience in the type of work you want to be done at your property.

The next step should be to invite these potential contractors to submit their proposal to undertake your house extension project. Once they’ve expressed interest, you can go ahead to vet them. Ask them about their construction specialization and previous experiences. Where possible, visit their previous sites to ascertain the truthiness of their allegations. You can also assess the quality and complexity of the projects they have previously undertaken. In addition, you can go through their resume on their individual sites as well as the reviews from their previous and current clients.

From the list of potential contractors you’d created, shortlist those you feel can deliver your extension project. It is good to always work with a manageable number of constructors, say three.

At this point, it is necessary to ask your shortlisted candidates to make formal submissions of their project quote. Carefully analyze these quotations. Avoid blindly picking a contractor based on the amount of money they've quoted for the project; you've to take into considerations other factors that may affect the successful completion of the project.

Before hiring a contractor, ensure they have the necessary professional approval to undertake such projects as yours. As such, you can check their membership in the leading trade organizations, including the FMB - Federation of Master Builders. Where necessary, only hire constructors with Planning permission or Building Regulation approvals.

Also, seek to understand whether the constrictor offers warranty for their services. Be biased towards builders that offer warrant that's insurance-supported.

After you settle on a builder to undertake your project, you'll have the confidence that your project will progress as expected from design to handover. You’ll also have the assurance of getting the best team to work on your project. With sufficient experience on the part of the contractor, you’ll have no reason to worry about the quality of workmanship as well as that of the final product of your project.

Author: ParadiseHome - Building Extensions in London