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Consider employing a professional
to advise you - names and phone numbers of professional practices
can be found in the telephone book. |
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Discuss the extent of your arrangement
with your professional . Does it involve preparation of plans? |
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Is site supervision part of the
package? |
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If you consider the job so small
that you don’t require a professional get advice from someone
in the industry you know and trust. |
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Obtain written quotations (at least
three) and have them checked. |
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Don’t automatically go for
the cheapest quote. |
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Where have they worked before? |
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Are they happy for you to see their
work? |
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What is their expertise in the
project you intend to carry out? |
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How do they want paid; at completion,
in stages? |
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Can they supply references, are
they in a Guarantee Scheme? |
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Are they happy to accept a retention
clause? |
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Will they give you a final completion
date? |
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Will they accept a penalty clause
on failure to complete in time? |
