The news is out, and the latest figures show growth in both planning approvals and contract awards, coupled with a new government committed to removing red tape and freeing up the planning process, there’s a real opportunity to secure more projects as a Contractor and grow your business.
But the other side of the coin is a concern for the residential customer who has this idea of wanting to add an extension to their existing home. But where does one begin when looking for a suitable and honest Building Contractor.
According to the CIOB [Chartered Institute of Building] The idea of extending, altering or otherwise improving your home is both exciting and daunting. On the one hand, you can create the home of your dreams. On the other, you risk it going wrong because of an unscrupulous or incompetent builder, at huge cost to your pocket.
This is a critical issue. According to the Federation of Master Builders, a third (32%) of UK homeowners in 2018 were put off doing major home improvement works because they feared hiring a dodgy builder. Well, that’s the side of construction that requires a careful decision-making process. But where do you start and what homework can the customer carry out to safely choose the right Contractor for a refurb or an extension to your home?
We’ll explore this next time…