Working With Tradespeople
Ideal Home UK|June 2018

Make your extension or conversion run as smoothly as possible by hiring the right professionals for the job

Working With Tradespeople

There are several routes you can go down when extending or converting your property depending on your budget, skills and time. Word of mouth is often the best indicator of quality tradesmen, so ask people in your local area who have done a similar project for recommendations.

HIRING PROFESSIONALS

It can pay to employ a professional with the know-how to add extra value to your home. Architects and designers will often visualise the space in a way you may not have thought of, due to over-familiarity. You can also employ an architect to manage the entire building process from planning to overseeing construction and arranging input from specialists.

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