Before You Begin

Get it right from the beginning

Use this project start tick list to ensure your job starts as you mean to go on:

Objectives

What are your aims; how much extra space do you need and for what purpose?

The present

Consider the location, space around and style of your home as it currently stands. How will your changes look? Will they be in keeping with neighbouring homes ('in keeping' may be a proviso of you gaining planning permission) and how will you access your new living space?

Finance

Set a realistic budget for your project and consider the most cost effective way of financing it, such as a mortgage, loan or from savings.

Contingency

Allow an amount for contingencies (we recommend around XX% of your budget) for unforeseen issues plus changes and additions that can sometimes take place as a project progresses.

Choosing a building company

Ask family and friends for recommendations as we feel it unwise to simply pick a name out of a directory or from the local small ads.
Draw up a shortlist of three builders to meet, invite them to see your home and discuss your plans in depth.
Request like-for-like quotations from them, note how they respond - this is often a good indication of the quality of their future service.
Make sure your builders will accept stage payments, with each payment only being made on satisfactory completion of the relevant stage.
Ensure your shortlist of builders can show you a sound portfolio of work, have premises (ie are not simply operating on the end of a mobile phone), and are members of a reputable professional body, such as the Federation of Master Builders.
Before making a final decision - and cost should not be the only factor - ask each builder on your shortlist for references; ideally three recent customers you can personally talk to.
Ensure your preferred builder has comprehensive professional insurance and will provide you with a suitable guarantee at no extra cost.

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Before You Begin

Get it right from the beginning

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Contingency

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Professional Standards

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