Design & Build Therapy Episode 3
Hello, World!
Help! How do I find a builder I can trust? How do I get one and what do I need to watch out for?
In this third episode, Lizzie and Joe discuss how to find a trustworthy contractor for your building project, the importance of this trusting relationship and what pitfalls to look out for when hiring someone. They also discuss how to design a bright but private room in your house and discuss how to know if a heat pump is right for you.
Homework for finding the right contractor for you:
Get a personal recommendation from people in your area.
Look up contractors on Companies House and check out which companies they have been involved with and their trading history.
Ask for references from previous clients, at all stages of a build. - Try and go to see a project that your contractor has built.
Look at which accreditation your contractor has, is it one they have paid for or is it one that has higher requirements for entry.
Upcoming in Episode 04: What do Architects actually do?!