What should I look for in a Builder?
We have gathered together some links of interest below to help you in your decision to find the right professional for your building needs.
Along with the links below, here are some questions to consider:
- Does the Builder have references for work previously done?
- Are they willing to put together a written quote or estimate for your job?
- Do they outline all their pricing policies up front?
- What sort of guarantee do they offer in regards to their work?
- Do they have policies in place, should there be any problems with work done?
- Are they part of a registered organisation of builders?
www.certified.co.nz – Certified Builders Association of New Zealand
www.masterbuilder.org.nz – Registered Master Builders Federation
www.minhousing.govt.nz/lbp-index – The Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme
Other Links
www.consumer.org.nz – Consumers' Institute of New Zealand
www.consumer-ministry.govt.nz – Ministry of Consumer Affairs
www.sorted.org.nz – Sorted, Financial Planning
www.legaldirect.co.nz – Our legal directory site
www.insurancedirect.co.nz – Our insurance directory site
www.loandirect.co.nz – Our loan and mortgage directory site