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Let’s play Construction Q&A These are the ten most important questions to ask your building contractor before they start working on your project. In a perfect world, home improvement projects and construction would be as much fun as the happy-go-lucky TV shows of the 90’s made it look...sadly, that’s not the case. To combat home-improver’s remorse, we suggest that you pin a couple of things down and get clarity before you break ground on the kitchen expansion or new braai room/ bathroom you have planned. This is going to be a stressful time, you’re spending a lot of money, and we want to help you get the most out of your contractor.

How long have you been doing this?

In the construction game, time and longevity matters. Even if they are a bit pricier, going with establihed builders with a long track record of completed projects is the safest way to get the right people for the job.

Contact details of your most recently completed project? As much as a long history of success matters, it doesn’t help if there has suddenly been a signiﬁcant drop in customer satisfaction. Call their last client and check if their good name is in fact, still in good standing.

What happens when you experience labour problems?

Ask about contingency plans for when the construction team can’t work due to some form of strike or other labour issues. Although this can be unavoidable it’s a worthwhile question to ask, if only to get a feel for the general labout climate of the team.

Who are your usual suppliers, and how long have you been working with them?

Material costs are often the most volatile part of any building projects. If your contractor has a good relationship with a reputable supplier, they could be able to secure lower prices on certain bulk orders. Otherwise, feel free to shop around and ask for referrals. This is the one part of the project where your involvement can make a direct difference in cost.

What are the structural hazards to existing buildings?

So, you are knocking out a wall to expand your kitchen - but have you checked which cables go through it, which plumbing might be affected and most importantly, are you completely sure about the integrity of the remaining structure? Read online article for four more vital building related questions to be asked before building.

If something happens to you, who takes over?

This sounds like a grim question, but if the pandemic has thought us anything it’s the importance of succession planning. It doesn’t help if only one person in the ﬁrm or company knows about the project...Life happens, and you need to have a 2IC in case your main contact person falls ill or is incapacitated in some way.

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