When looking for a builder, first of all, you should look for contractors that have the right expertise –If you are looking to build a development of ten or twenty plots, understandably, it would be advisable to find contractors with relevant experience and a portfolio of past new build work. You may find that some builders are highly skilled and experienced in working on a wide range of projects.

When finding the right builder for you, you should always seek out a number of quotes before making a decision, but where is the best place to start when looking for Sutton Coldfield builders?

1. The natural first step for finding builders is usually to ask for recommendations from friends, family and colleagues through word of mouth. If they are happy to pass on a name, this is usually a good indication. In many cases, you will also be able to see examples of the work carried out.
2. A smart place to start is to check that builders are registered with a warranty scheme such as LABC or Premier Guarantee to ensure all building work undertaken is of the highest quality and building works are covered by a warranty scheme.
3. Talk to different builders. Make sure you ask plenty of questions about their level of experience and any qualifications that they have. Experienced builders should be able to talk in depth about their experience in similar projects to yours and should be able to give evidence of their qualifications and accreditations.
4. As well as talking to building companies, be sure to also ask for references. Be sure to check out any references for more peace of mind.
5. Something that it is easy to forget is to ask builders about their workforce – for example, how big is their team, what are their areas of expertise and perhaps most importantly, do they use subcontractors? If they do use subcontractors, always ask for more information – do they have a regular working relationship with the building company? What is their level of experience and qualifications?
6. Getting a quote – make sure all quotes are detailed, explaining how much each element of work will cost, and how long the price will be guaranteed for. If there are to be different phases of work, ensure that all phases are quoted for.
7. When seeking a quote from different builders in Sutton Coldfield, it is well worth asking about payment schedules as you should always look to keep a final payment until you are completely happy with the work done.
8. Look for builders that are fully insured. Unforeseen problems could arise even for highly skilled and experienced building companies, so it is important that they are fully insured in this case.

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Something that it is easy to forget is to ask builders about their workforce – for example, how big is their team, what are their areas of expertise and perhaps most importantly, do they use subcontractors?