Saturday 20 February 2010

Getting a Builder - January 2010

You would have thought that getting a builder on board would be easy, think again. We started off by getting 7 to quote - 4 we chose and 3 who contacted us to quote.

1. One dropped out immediately, had gained a big contract and couldn't do ours.
2. One company we didn't feel comfortable with - too intimidating.
3. One said he could dous some nice radiators - underfloor heating well. He went out the window.
4.One who wanted to quote, felt that he didn't have enough experience and the time scale was too long.
5. This one kept forgetting to put prices in and suddenly everything became extras.
6. Just way over the top on price.
7. The winner. We chose Baron G levine.

Why? Well.

Firstly over 40 years experience in the building trade.
Very hands on.
Good reputation.
Price right very comprehensive pricing structure and realistic prices.

Added bonuses - Trudy in the office (Ex planning officer), does everything by the book and is ultra efficient and is totally on my wavelength along with Ross who must be getting fed up with us, dealing with all the little queries we keep raising.

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