There are many Sydney Builders; so, deciphering which one is best for your home renovation is important. Get the facts before you start the job, to ensure it is done well and with minimal stress.
Six Important Questions to ask Sydney Builders:
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Licence & Insurance Details
A builder’s licence is essential. Not only will it give you peace of mind, it will reassure you of their training and qualifications as well as the fact that they are a legitimate business. Checking their insurances is equally vital. Hiring a builder that is adequately insured is essential should unexpected issues arise and to cover you throughout the process.
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What is covered in the Scope/Quote?
When comparing quotes be wary; as not all of them cover the same inclusions. Checking that the scope is the same between quotes is important to help you compare apples with apples. Ensure that you are aware if the quote offers a Fixed price or Variable Pricing structure. When comparing ‘Final Price’ quotes, check the inclusions covered within the quote. North Shore Creative Constructions are a start-to-finish-builder. Our quotes include all trades required to complete the job. For Example; our quotes include the costs of any structural engineers, brick layers, painters, electricians etc. We are one of the few Sydney Builders that will reconnect any security systems altered in the building process. We put a lot of effort and time into our quotes to minimise changes in pricing.
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Are you being offered the same quality of product?
When it comes to structural home alterations, not all steel beams offer the same quality product. North Shore Creative Constructions choose to use Minimum Grade 300 Australian Steel. We only use Australian Steel. Inferior overseas steel beams have higher deflection rates; a risk we will not take for our customers.
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What Warranty is provided?
Knowing the warranty period offered by your builder helps you feel confident. Longer warranty periods are reassuring and suggest builders confident in their work. North Shore Creative Constructions warrants our structural building work for 6 years.
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Who will you be dealing with throughout the building process?
Larger companies may have a sales person to quote the initial build and then other supervisors onsite at times throughout the build which can make the communications process more difficult. North Shore Creative Constructions is run by a family team who appreciate that communication is important in undertaking a good job. As such, we ensure that either Nick or Justin will be onsite and available to discuss the build with you throughout the process. All of our subcontractors are long term contacts we trust and know will complete the job to our satisfaction.
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What timeline are you looking at?
Discussing the timeline with potential Sydney builders is important to understand not only when they can start, but also how long they envision the process to take.
North Shore Creative Constructions have a range of building experience and would be happy to show you similar building projects they have recently completed.