Adelaide builders
Most of us won't make a bigger investment than building a new home. The financial and emotional stresses that come along with it can be lessened by dealing with fully licensed and experienced Adelaide builders. We've got some great tips for avoiding the cowboys out there trying to turn a quick buck.
How to spot cowboy builders
Most dishonest builders are smooth talkers and rely on this to get them work. They have other tricks up their sleeve, including:
- Turning up unannounced, offering to do work for you
- Quoting a price for work then giving big discounts for cash
- Unwillingness to commit to a written quote
- Reluctance to show their builder's license
Finding good Adelaide builders
The good news is most Adelaide builders are honest, reliable and care about their profession. Experienced builders are usually busy too, which means it's extremely unlikely they'll rock up to your front door like Amway salesmen.
Builders who are members of the Master Builders Association of South Australia www.mbasa.com.au must follow strict codes of practice and they are highly regarded.
Here is what you must do when selecting a builder:
- Ask your friends and family if they can recommend any good builders
- Get a minimum of 3 quotes from individual builders
- Ask for the builder's license number and confirm the details with the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
- Ask for references and a list of recent jobs they have completed
- Have your solicitor look over any contracts before you sign
Fully qualified, licensed builders working in and around Adelaide can register their details on AdelaideBuilders.com.au and get very cost effective sales leads from targeted web users.
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