The seven questions we wish every Lincoln homeowner asked before signing a builder's contract.
Most building-project regrets start at the quoting stage. Asking these seven questions upfront separates the contractors who'll deliver from the ones who'll leave you with snag lists and missed deadlines.
- Are your trades employed, or do you sub-contract everything?
- Can I see two completed projects of similar scope and speak to those clients?
- Are you Gas Safe / Part P registered for the trades I need?
- What insurance do you carry and can I see the certificate?
- How are variations priced — agreed in writing before work proceeds, or back-billed?
- What's the payment schedule? Avoid 'deposit + balance on completion' for projects over £10k.
- What warranty do you offer on workmanship?
Red flags
- Cash-only deals
- Pressure to sign on the day of the visit
- Quotes scribbled on the back of an invoice pad with no breakdown
- Anyone unwilling to put their guarantees in writing
Get a free, no-obligation quote from MHC Construction — call 01522 302 508 or use our quote form. We've worked on properties like yours for over 10 years.
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