Beware of cowboy builders

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by Kay Murchie

With popular TV make-over shows, it’s no wonder Britons are obsessed with improving their homes and undertaking building projects. According to the National Home Improvement Council, many homeowners are inadequately skilled to carry out these projects and should seek expert help and advice.

The organisaton said one of the most effective ways of guaranteeing first class work is to hire an architect but this can be quite costly. There are still a vast amount of rogue traders out there who can really damage your property. You can end up paying a huge amount of money and not end up with the results you expected. In addition, the value of your property could seriously deteriorate.

In addition, the council added that the building industry TrustMark assures that the work will be done to a good standard. Those looking to project manage themselves should be aware of this.

According to B&Q, the home improvement retailer, a Briton’s greatest asset is their home and many homeowners are embarking on ambitious plans to enhance their home.