5 Top Tips for Hiring Building Contractors

by Yours Tyleau Webmaster

Many people will have heard horror stories when it comes to hiring building contractors to complete extensions and renovations. However, as long as you do your homework and find a company that you can trust, having building work done can leave you with the home you have always dreamed of and take away as much of the stress as possible during the work.

At Your Style, our building contractors in Sydney work with you through the whole process, so you can be confident that your job is going to be done well and you will be happy with the finished result.

1. Trust your instincts

Your instinct should always be listened to when hiring building contractors. You are going to be working with them for a long period, and they need to be someone that you feel comfortable around and able to talk to. Similarly, if they seem too good to be true, they probably are, and you should stay away.

2. Make sure they are qualified and have insurance

When you embark on building works, you need to know that the contractors who are going to be completing the job have all the necessary insurance and licenses that are involved in the type of work that you will be having. Check with them before any work commences.

3. Make sure you have contracts drawn up

Having contracts drawn up means that both parties know where they stand. Your contract should give you information on cost, start and finish dates, along with other important information. At Your Style, we give you a Housing Industry Associations Plain English Contract for signing, detailing all that we have discussed.

4. Hire locally

When you are choosing your building contractor, you are best to hire locally. If a company in your area has been around for a long time, it probably means that they are trusted and have built up a strong client base. If they were no good, they wouldn’t have survived in your local area.

Your Style has building contractors in Northern Beaches. We know the local area and have completed many jobs over the last 30 years. What’s more, we have never been taken to the builder’s tribunal or court by a client, and this is a testament to the high standard of work that we complete.

5. Look at previous work

The best way to judge how well a building contractor can carry out their work is to look at the previous work they have completed. If you hire locally, this should be easy to see.

When you meet with your contractor, ask them where you can see their previous work, and they should be happy to tell you. If not, stay away.

Your Style is proud to offer designer home additions. Contact us today to see how we can help you.