Choosing extension builders in London is something you should spend as much time and research as you spend in choosing your home. Extension builders vary in their level of experience, their home construction process, the quality of their work and their communication style. Finding a builder that is a good combination for you and your needs is the most important factor in how your home building adventure advances.
Below are few ways to find out the best extension builders
Search local association: Search local association and then request a list of extension builders who do the type of work you are interested in, or build in the community in which you are interested. You can also get references from extension builders of friends, family, and colleagues, or from your real estate agent. Real estate agents are a great source of information about extension builders and home buying in general. They can provide you with professional information about the reputation and quality of a local builder.
Review the basics: After developing your shortlist of candidates, review your basic information. Do they have a license (if necessary)? Many extension builders list their license number on their website. At the very least, it must be in your marketing materials. Is it the extension builders is local or not? Lot of people like to hire local extension builders who be familiar with the area and well known with the local people. How is the reputation of the builder? Thanks to the Internet, you can easily check a builder’s Yelp or Google reviews, Facebook page and other social media pages to see what others say about them. Finally, you can always call the town hall and talk to someone in the building inspection or economic development department. They should be able to tell you if the builder has been doing a good job or not.
Visit construction sites. Find active construction sites for the builders you are interested in and visit them. Look for signs of quality materials and safe work practices. Stop at a model house to get more information and tour the house. You like what you see? How they treat you? What does the finished extended home look like (inside and out)?
Interview from your shortlist: Now that you have further reduced your selections, organize schedules to meet with each builder or with the builder’s sales representative.
Using these tips it become easy for you to find out extension builders in your area.