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Better to use local professional builders than renovate on your own

March 27, 2017 By buildburo Leave a Comment

It is tempting to try and save a little bit of money when you know that one or two of the rooms in your house need some serious refurbishment work doing to them. Sometimes, for smaller renovation projects in London, it might be worth taking it on yourself if you are competent and skilled in project management and know what you are doing. However, it might be a lot less stressful and rewarding, as well as getting the job faster and consider whether it would be better to use a professional renovation company to get your refurbishment completed on time and on budget.

There are a few serious advantages to having a team of building professionals who have carried out several residential property renovations in conservation areas and if appropriate, on listed buildings. There are other posts on this in our advice section. It is probably sensible to kick off discussion with the difference in quality you should expect from professionals compared to doing it on your own.

Professional craftsmen and trades working for a reputable design and build company will have plenty of practical experience in carrying out a property renovation such as yours. With an excellent breadth of skills and building talent related to each aspect of the renovation process. Is that something  you can compete with? Really? Try and answer the question honestly. You don’t want to have to call in the professionals at a later date if you come across problems you don’t have the expertise to overcome. If you have really made a mess of it, you could end up costing yourself considerably more than you set out to.

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Why it is better to use professionals than renovate on your own (Part 2)

March 26, 2017 By buildburo Leave a Comment

The previous article started the process of examining why it is usually best to speak to professionals about getting your renovation project off the ground. Although you can try and go it alone, a range of different factors make paying to get professionals on board a wiser option in most cases. We have already discussed the matter of the quality of the work, but two other factors stand out alongside this one.

The first of these factors is time. You want to try and have your renovation done as quickly as you can so that your house is liveable sooner. A team of professionals can work on the project full time. Their experience will allow them to work quickly and accurately so that they meet the timescale set by the project manager.

The second factor is cost. The fact is that professionals know precisely where to source materials and how to get them at the most cost-effective rates. Without this expert knowledge there is every chance that you will pay just as much to get the renovation done on your own as you would to have the input of professional designers and builders.

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