Building contractors have been the go-to for most self-build projects for many years. After all, organising a series of tradespeople to complete the various jobs within a home in the right order can be extremely challenging. It's no wonder really then that services have developed that can take a little bit of that weight off of your shoulders.
We’re sure you’ve seen those terrible episodes of Grand Designs where the project spirals wildly out of control and the budget seems more like a loose guideline than an actual limit. These projects are more often than not completed without a contractor and each individual tradesperson will come to the site to complete their relevant tasks. Before they know it the building is over budget and behind schedule which causes disaster. Admittedly, not every project is like this and the real world of building is some way off this dramatised rendition. However, the benefits of a contractor are well documented and easily achieved.
Naturally, you will want to have as much involvement in your project as possible. However, we’re sure that the finished product is the most important part for you. Yes, it is true that many self-builders go without building contractors all the time but more often than not this leads to many hidden costs and building mistakes. It’s clear then that in the long run, a building contractor is usually the most sensible option for your project. Aside from the obvious quality benefits which you will gain from hiring a contractor for your project, there is also a very high chance that you’ll save money.
For many years self-builders have been employing contractors to carry out the construction work on their projects to save money. Most of the time a reliable and experienced contractor can save you money in almost every area of your building project but how do they do this? Keep reading this blog to find out the secrets within the construction industry and how you can make the most of your building contractor.
Communication
In any large project, communication is key. In construction, this is no different and a lack of communication can, in fact, lead to disaster. After all, construction sites are fundamentally dangerous places to be and without effective dialogue, workers may run the risk of injury or damaging the materials. This is the first area where communication will save you money as a safe site will lead to far fewer hidden costs and damages. What’s more, this will also mean that your project will stay on track which will mean that your construction work stays within its schedule.
Naturally, the other area where communication is key is within the ordering and delivery process of your project. Within a building project, there are many items and materials which you must buy throughout. These are often fairly complex to order and you must ensure that you purchase the right items. With a contractor, you can leave all of this communication up to them so you can remain confident that you won’t have any delivery issues along the way. After all, conversing with large suppliers is a difficult process and more often than not it's better to leave this up to the professionals as they are much more experienced in this field.
Administrative advice
Building a home or a new building can be a fairly complex process. After all, in the UK there are a myriad of different regulations to which your home must adhere to. Planning permission is of course the first thing which you will need to attain before you start the building process and your architect will likely help you with this process. However, after you have started building many people often forget that there are a whole host of regulations which you must still follow in order to sell your property when the time comes. Building regulations are created to insure that all of the buildings within our country are built to a high standard and are safe to live in.
With a building contractor, they will ensure that all of the work they complete is built to the correct building standards. Naturally, this may cost slightly more in the initial building process though in the long run, it will save you thousands of pounds. After all, if you want to sell your building in the future then you must have your building signed off by building control and it can cost a huge sum of money to get your building to meet these standards. After all, you will most likely need to strip some parts of the building away to access certain areas. So, spending the money on building regulation compliance is certainly worth it.
Time management
Anyone who has built a home before will tell you that one of the most stressful parts of the process is keeping to your schedule. Yes, one of the main reasons you create a schedule is to ensure that you move in in the shortest time possible. However, many people forget that the longer your project takes to complete the more money you will end up spending on the project. The longer your project takes to complete means the more time you will need to be in either rented accommodation or another property. This will mean that you will have to pay for rent, bills, and upkeep of a building which you will shortly move from. Naturally, this is a huge waste of your money. Keeping to a schedule is incredibly important for saving money in this respect.
What's more, keeping to a schedule will save you money in another aspect of the building process as well. This aspect is all based on when you need to complete specific aspects of the building. After all, you can’t start the wiring and the finishings to a building without it being watertight. So, you must first complete the windows, doors, and roof. This may sound like a fairly simple process however ensuring that all of your materials and contractors are booked in for the correct time can be extremely challenging on your own.
Tools and machinery
Tools and machinery are some of the most expensive areas of any building project and there's no guessing why really. To complete your home to a modern standard will require a myriad of modern tools which are both extremely expensive to rent or to buy. In fact, this is often the downfall of many self-builders as they fail to take the price of machinery into account when they build their budget. So, it is imperative that you find ways to save money in this area so you can use your budget in materials and areas which affect the final aesthetic of your building.
There is a fairly simple way to save money in this area though. With experienced building contractors, they will manage their own machinery and tools meaning you won’t have to worry about saving money in this department. Naturally, they will most likely have all of the tools they need already though if they don’t have a specific item they can get much better deals than if you walked into a high street store. The building contractor will also want to save money in this area as the less money they spend the more they can take home from the project. So, it is in both of your interests to save money here.
Parts
Accessing the correct parts for building work can often be extremely complex and at times a touch stressful. What’s more, parts are incredibly expensive, especially considering the large orders which you will often be making. With a building contractor, they can often get fair better deals in parts and other smaller items within the building work as they use stores of which the public aren't necessarily aware of. So, you can in fact save a huge amount of money in this sector.
If you’re in need of a building contractor then make sure to contact us today! We have many years of experience in the industry and can certainly help you with your building project. Our staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable so pick up the phone and get in touch!
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