Common Construction Mistakes to Avoid

SAMUEL OKORONKWO

COMMON CONSTRUCTION MISTAKES

TO AVOID

E Common Construction Mistakes to Avoid For many aspiring home builders, knowledge of the construction process can seem overwhelming at first.

ven though this aspect takes up a significant portion of the budget and impacts the value and safety of the building, many are eager to get things done fast. In the process, they end up making avoidable mistakes that often prove costly.

Hiring the First Available Builder Finding a builder with the time to take on a new project might seem like good fortune, but it’s not always the best thing. This is because good contractors tend to be in demand, so if you find one without as much work, it could be a sign to investigate further.

Some homeowners get too eager and sign up a contractor before the regulatory aspects have been completed, setting themselves up for a hard time if the planning is not approved.

Committing Early As important as it is to find a good builder, when to commit to them is vital. Some homeowners get too eager and sign up a contractor before the regulatory aspects have been completed, setting themselves up for a hard time if the planning is not approved. Contractors work best when they have access to technical drawings produced during the building regulations stage.

Accepting Big Bargains Resist the temptation to accept a ‘too good to be true’ quote, as this could mean the contractor is not fully disclosing their costs.

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