what to look for in a builder

• Does the company have up-to-date insurance certification?


• Is the company accredited by any recognised, authoritative bodies?


• Did the company's representative ask questions and take notes during the visit?


• Did the company follow-up with a written quote, proposing staged payments?


• Is the company's quote fully-comprehensive? Search for hidden costs.


• Can the company supply genuine references of previous work?


• Can the company provide photographic evidence of previous work?


• Is the company located at a fixed address and local landline phone numbers?


• Does the company own a website? (Always check Google Places Reviews)


• Does the company have set a health and safety policy, available upon request?