Advice on Employing Service Providers & Tradesmen
Our Step by Step Guide on Employing Service Providers
References
Always ask for references. When you get quotes for building services or home improvement it is essential that they contain references details from past clients.
Get a Selection of Estimates & Quotes
You will be amazed at the difference between building estimates and quotes. It’s not just about the money but also about the advice given on your improvements as it will vary considerably so you will learn a good deal by getting at least three quotes or estimates.
|
|
|
|
|
Sky Digital 
For great value Digital TV switch to SKY today
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Don’t Take The Cheapest Building Quote
Every home improvement project has a proper and reasonable price that is subject to several factors. One of these factors is the workload of the business providing the cheapest estimate. If the service provider’s quote is the cheapest then be wary because the most likely reason is that they don’t have any work. If they have been in business a while and they don’t have any work then you have to ask yourself why?
If you’re selecting based entirely on cost then select the quote that is in the mid price range.
Get Professional Quotes & Estimates
Only entertain written estimates. Do not accept verbal quotes as you have no real idea what you are paying for. Are materials included? Is vat included and so on.
You need a written description of the work to be done and the cost. Without it you are just looking for trouble.
|
|
|
Hot Floors
Best online supplier of electrical underfloor heating
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Art of Metal
Designer handcrafted metalwork clocks and mirrors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service Providers Details
Do you have the service providers business address? Do you have a landline phone number? Are they registered with any trade federations? Do they have a website?
The idea is to get some information on your service providers because if there is a problem with their service at a later date you will need some of this information.
Liability Insurance
Find out if your building services or home improvement provider has Public Liability Insurance and ask to see a copy. If your property or your neighbours property becomes damaged because of the service provider then you might be faced with large bills if there is no insurance cover.
Conclusion
When getting estimates or quotes for home improvement works or building services it is essential that your protect your self and your property by observing some of the above tips on dealing with service providers.
To Post a Job and get quotes for Home Improvement & Building Services Now! CLICK HERE!
|
|
|
House Web
The alternative to the local estate agent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
