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GENERAL TIPS:
For hiring tradespeople / contractors or builders
These tips are applicable to all companies, trades and builders
Use these tips from the beginning with the tradesman or company rep. that you call to look at the work or project for you and it will give you the peace of mind that you are picking the right person to look at the job.
Not following these tips /guidelines during the selection of companies/ tradesmen will give you very little recourse should you find problems with the transaction or quality of their work.

Tips:

  • All quotes or estimates must be in writing. A hand shake, verbal agreement or price on the phone is not advisable. Always obtain written quotes and the format should be:
    • All work that needs to be done divided between labour, materials and other costs (hire charges etc.)
    • Cost breakdown of each stage if job is large
    • How payments will be made, in stages or at the end of project
    • Paperwork from the contractor should be on a company letterhead or contain the person's name. It should also have their address, phone no. and licence no. if applicable
    • Any paperwork should have your address or the site of work address. It should be dated and clearly state if the price is inclusive of VAT
    Note: A written quote is a binding price whereas an estimate is only an educated guess that can increase as the work commences
  • Ask if they have insurance. Public liability insurance is standard through all trades and protects you and the people working on your property
  • 'Cash jobs' are fine for small repairs and the like but for larger, higher value jobs the economy of 'it's cheaper without VAT' is false. Without VAT there is no record of the works and no 'comeback' for you should you have a problem. A company or tradesman is less likely to put his name to paper on a price without VAT and that will conflict with rule one - get it in writing. No VAT is also illegal
  • Deposits and other payments. Always be wary of requests for large deposits as a company or tradesman could go out of business overnight and that will mean your money is lost. Generally 10-15% is an acceptable deposit. Staged payments are common place as they can give surety to the contractor and the customer. But they must be agreed upon prior to the work commencing and clearly documented. Most good builders or tradesmen have accounts with their suppliers, so if they say "we need the money for materials" this isn't a good sign!
  • Never let the contractor or companies know you are getting a few quotes as they will be less inclined to issue you with one or even call to see the job if they think you are getting multiple quotes. Also don't be tempted to start a bidding war mentioning other prices you have been given. If they can chop money off the job price they also can cut corners when the work commences.
  • Home extensions surveys and house extension snag lists from Conspect.ie are an essential professional service when adding an extension or a attic conversion to your existing property.
    Larger works is done incorrectly can have an adverse effect on the resale value of your home - and in the worst case preventing the sale of a property. When having a home extension, house extension or attic conversion - Contact Conspect for snag lists, engineering surveys and a wide range of home inspection products.
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Midlands - 044 9222724
West - 0766 151788

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