A Complete Guide to Building Quotations
It can be hard to know how much to expect when you’re requesting a quotation from a building company. Here’s your guide to determining whether your quotation is transparent, accurate and detailed enough.
Things to look for:
A detailed Scope of Works for each part of the project — this will give you peace of mind by showing you exactly how your construction process will play out, no uncertainty for you!
What the quotation includes and excludes – every quotation will have different inclusions and T&Cs, make sure you’re aware of additional costs you may have.
Anticipated timeframe of project and how long the works will take to be completed — construction projects have lots of moving parts and depending on the nature of the project, you may need to make adjustments to your routine. Knowing how long these may last is an essential part of your own planning! This can be foreseen with a detailed work schedule indicating dates and key milestones.
A detailed breakdown of costs for each part of the project — knowing where your money is going is an empowering part of the process. You know the details, and it shows your builder is transparent with you from the very beginning!
The ability to adapt and review the quotation — a new project is a big investment of your time, money and energy. The ability to adjust the scope of works to exactly what you need gives you the power to create the best product possible, while staying within your budget.
Things to remember:
Obtaining an initial ballpark from a builder is a great first step in any inquiry process. These will allow you to make sure your budget is aligned with your project before investing additional time and effort going through quotations for both builder and client.
Client variations will always incur additional costs. Do your best to make sure that everything you’re looking for is included in your original plans and quotations to keep extra costs and time delays to a minimum!
Communication is key in any building process and will make your experience and the outcome better than you could’ve ever expected. Find a builder who prioritises this value to get off on the right foot from the very start!
The Next Steps
You now know exactly what to look for when requesting a quotation from a builder for your next project. What next?
Now comes the exciting part, reaching out to a trusted builder and getting started! If you’re looking for a quality-driven builder capable of delivering your project on time and on budget, you’re in the right place. Here at Willoworks, client experience and communication is the highest priority, because your project is so much more than just creating an incredible end product.
Fill out our enquiry form, give us a call, or send us an email to get started on your project today!