Choosing a construction company in West London

Hiring the right builder in London matters, because their work is the quality of your whole project. Every job needs a reliable team with enough experience to run it properly.

There is no shortage of construction companies in London, making the decision even harder. However, now that we have set down the importance of why you need to consider which company to sign up with, we will help you choose the right one.

1. Experience

There is a general correlation between experience and quality. The more you have, the better you work. This is no different with construction companies.

If a company has worked on a wide range of projects, it will translate to their work. This also means they have worked with a high range of clients, which will make the workflow quicker and easier.

We at NU Projects have been building since 2010, on everything from basement conversions to home extensions.

2. Reviews and references

Reviews are always an excellent point to start. You can consider working with a builder based on what their previous clients think about their work.

Reviews sit on company websites and on trade platforms. They are a starting point, not an answer. Ask instead for two clients whose jobs finished in the last year and telephone them, and ask what went wrong and how long the answer took. NU Projects of Fulham will give you the numbers when you ask.

3. Insurance, registration and accreditation

There is no general builder’s licence in the United Kingdom, so anybody can trade as one. That is exactly why the checks below matter.

Ask for the employers liability and public liability certificates, and read the cover. Ask whether the company is registered under the Construction Industry Scheme, and whether the trades carrying out the notifiable work hold the right competent person registration, such as NICEIC for the electrics.

4. Guarantee

It is worth knowing in advance what guarantee the construction company offers.

They have to guarantee that the construction will be undertaken in terms of the contract. Ask whether they have a warranty and what it covers.

NU Projects offers a ten year structural protection policy on request, on top of the guarantee on the works themselves.

5. Do they offer more than the build

There are construction companies that operate as design and build companies. They offer more than just construction. You can sign up for a complete turnkey experience, entrust them with architecture and interior design as well.

We at NU Projects have architectural designers, interior designers, a quantity surveyor and project managers in one studio. Every project gets a named project manager and a site foreman, overseeing the work from start to handover. Tell us about yours, or call 020 7731 6841.

Takeaways:

1.Look for a construction company with more experience

2.Good reviews from other clients are a starting point, and a telephone call to one of them is better

3.Always check the insurance, the CIS registration and the trade accreditations

4.Ask what guarantee they offer

5.Design and build companies can help you with every stage of the project