Get The Most From Your Builder

One of the most visited pages on our masterbuilders.co.za website is an article that essentially provides a guideline, on how to get the most from your builder.

The following points summarise it nicely:

• Check the question of planning permission and the submission of plans with your Local Authority.
• Choose a reputable building contractor, preferably a member of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal
• Obtain written quotations and read them carefully.
• The cheapest price isn't necessarily the best one. There could be hidden costs.
• Don't be tempted by special cash deals to ‘save VAT'. This is illegal.
• Beware of paying money upfront before any work is carried out.
• Use a standard contract for substantial work. Protect yourself and your builder beforehand by making sure that the rights and obligations of both contracting parties are clear.
• Check your insurance liabilities.
• Avoid impulsive changes of mind and/or extra work. These may be costly.
• "Caveat Emptor" - Buyer beware.

For detailed information relating to the above points, click through on the following link:

http://www.masterbuilders.co.za/public_services/getting_the_most_from_your_builder.htm

Ernest Roper
Webmaster

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