Home Renovation Secrets
How Many quotes should I get
Dave Ripley (00:01.55)
Welcome to our third pastcast. Do you dream it? We build it. How many quotes do you need? Okay, so who am I? My name is Dave Ripley. I've got 15 years experience in the construction industry and I'm proud to be the owner of a multi -broadway company called Surrey House Builder.
So how many quotes do we really need?
I would always recommend three builders to come and visit. Make sure you can work with them. They're going to be coming in and out of your house.
Sometimes when you're not there and you have to trust them. Make sure the quotes are fully priced and you understand what you're paying for. Not a one liner with an all in price. Do your due diligence with the builders. Ask for references. Speak to previous customers and see what they've been had done. Check company house. Just make sure that they haven't had companies time and time again go into liquidation.
If you see that, run a mile. Expect to wait for a good builder. In the current market, we're booking six months in advance. Saying that sometimes jobs do move, the spaces do come available. How long will it take? Ask the builder for a build schedule so you can check to see when something's going to start and when it's going to finish. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Hope that helps.
Thank you very much.
Dave Ripley (00:01.55)
Welcome to our third pastcast. Do you dream it? We build it. How many quotes do you need? Okay, so who am I? My name is Dave Ripley. I've got 15 years experience in the construction industry and I'm proud to be the owner of a multi -broadway company called Surrey House Builder.
So how many quotes do we really need?
I would always recommend three builders to come and visit. Make sure you can work with them. They're going to be coming in and out of your house.
Sometimes when you're not there and you have to trust them. Make sure the quotes are fully priced and you understand what you're paying for. Not a one liner with an all in price. Do your due diligence with the builders. Ask for references. Speak to previous customers and see what they've been had done. Check company house. Just make sure that they haven't had companies time and time again go into liquidation.
If you see that, run a mile. Expect to wait for a good builder. In the current market, we're booking six months in advance. Saying that sometimes jobs do move, the spaces do come available. How long will it take? Ask the builder for a build schedule so you can check to see when something's going to start and when it's going to finish. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Hope that helps.
Thank you very much.