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[Closed] Tips On Finding A Builder? (Surrey Builder)

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 nuke
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Having a bit of an issue getting some tenders for a side extension with additional remedial work/landscaping (Maybe just remedial work if extensions costs are too high).

Whats the best way of finding a suitable builder? Tried talking to houses that have recently had extensions but still drawing a blank as some haven't got back to us

Anyone have any recommendations in Surrey Hills area?


 
Posted : 01/07/2015 9:44 am
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Might sound a bit odd, but we've had some good recommendations for tradesmen from the local area 'mums and babies' groups on Facebook.


 
Posted : 01/07/2015 3:00 pm
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nuke - friends of ours have used Cooper Homes, we are having them around for a quote on a garage conversion.

In addition we used aalexander builders for some internal renovations. He proved very good on the first job, very good communication and reasonably priced. However it all turned sour on the 2nd job we used him on.

Basically we spoke to houses down the road and friends etc. But we've been burnt a couple of times and just loathe to the whole process and lack of professionalism.


 
Posted : 01/07/2015 3:12 pm
 ajc
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Our kids school Facebook page is used almost exclusively for recommending builders. As above, people with young families are always building. If people aren't getting back to you, they are either really busy, or don't think you are serious about what you want doing. You even say as much in your post. Tendering for a job is time consuming and a builder will want to tender on well described and scheduled works.


 
Posted : 01/07/2015 3:15 pm
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Crowzon in Godalming are good.


 
Posted : 01/07/2015 3:36 pm
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where in the Surrey Hills exactly and what is the budget roughly?

I know a couple I can recommend depending on location and project size.


 
Posted : 01/07/2015 4:18 pm

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