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but not clearly defining your goals will cost you more in the long run.


“This might seem expensive at first ”


in property renovation or refurbishment B


uilding Renovations Ltd specialises in the complete


renovation of properties using modern techniques and guaranteed systems.


We can help you to plan, cost and deliver your renovation or refurbishment project, while protecting you from the pitfalls and saving you time and money.


7 - Underestimating the cost People frequently underestimate what it is going to cost to perform a complete renovation or refurbishment project.


Seven big mistakes


by PAUL RICHARDSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, BUILDING RENOV TIONS LIMITED by AUL RICHARDSON,MANAGING DIRECTOR, BUILDING RENOVATIONS LIMITED


Rather than getting a ballpark figure, break it right down to the number of electrical sockets required, the number of doors needed, etc. The more detailed the information you supply, the more accurate the quotations will be. Build in a contingency into your budget for unforeseen items.


6 - Not Doing Your Homework Not having a clear plan of what your renovation will involve can lead to cost and time overruns.


This can be solved by ensuring you


have an appropriate plan including a written “scope of works” or, for more complex renovations, a set of drawings or plans providing a visual representation of the works required.


Renovation works involving significant alterations will often mean employing an architect to draw up designs. This might seem expensive at first but not clearly defining your goals will cost you more in the long run.


Most of all, when hiring a contractor, make sure you have a written agreement in place that spells out


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