Hello all,
Newbie here! I've done a fair bit of DIY in the past but we're about to tackle a renovation project of a Victorian semi (taking on a house that has been part done) - and I simply don't have time to do the work needed.
Hence we need to use a building firm (gulp!)
Any ideas on the sort of questions I need to ask? I've got
1) supply references (completed and in-progress)
2) when are you available ...
But anything else i could ask to weed out the cowboys ?
Also - how detailed does the work-list need to be? i.e. can I say 'new garden gate' or do i need to say 'new garden gate, pressure treated timber, bolts at top and bottom, mortice lock'.
Thanks all - wish me luck !
s
Newbie here! I've done a fair bit of DIY in the past but we're about to tackle a renovation project of a Victorian semi (taking on a house that has been part done) - and I simply don't have time to do the work needed.
Hence we need to use a building firm (gulp!)
Any ideas on the sort of questions I need to ask? I've got
1) supply references (completed and in-progress)
2) when are you available ...
But anything else i could ask to weed out the cowboys ?
Also - how detailed does the work-list need to be? i.e. can I say 'new garden gate' or do i need to say 'new garden gate, pressure treated timber, bolts at top and bottom, mortice lock'.
Thanks all - wish me luck !
s