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Sarah Handley

10 things you should never do when looking for a builder, according to experts — what you should do instead

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If you are planning any significant renovation work, you'll need to know how to find a good builder. Whether you are remodelling the space you have, or building an extension to add more, a good builder can be worth their weight in gold.

On the other hand, however, an unreliable tradesperson can not only be challenging to work with, but may also put the success of your entire project in jeopardy. As well as being potentially dangerous, it can also mean you have to fork out more money to put it right.

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