Choosing Your Builder…

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Choosing Your Builder
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Where To Find One?
These days Google is a great place to start but
this can be confusing in itself, especially if
you are still coming to terms with this new
digital world we live in! If you are looking for
a service, in particular, dont forget to add
your state, city, or suburb into the search as
there is no point looking at websites for
builders in another state!  So for example, if
its a pergola builder you are after you could
start by searching up Pergolas Adelaide or Veranda
hs Adelaide, etc.
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Ratings, Reviews Recommendations
You will see that most companies have a Google
star rating and when you click on the stars you
can read reviews customers have posted.  This is
a good indication of what kind of service the
company provides, however there are other ways to
check further. If you see a company that looks
like it might have what you are looking for it
would also pay to have a look at their Facebook
or Instagram pages where you can check for more
reviews, comments and photos of their work.
Yellow Pages Online is another good place to look.
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Ask Around!
Another great way to find a good builder is a
good old fashioned word of mouth.  Ask friends
and work colleagues if they can recommend anyone
in the industry.  Perhaps they have had some work
done recently or maybe one of their friends or
family members has. If you are on Facebook you
can post a request Looking for Recommendations
  you will be surprised how many people
respond.  Positive word of mouth from friends or
friends of family and friends is probably one of
the most reliable indicators of a companys
reputation.
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Get a Written Quote!
Once you are happy with what you have seen online
websites, social media, photos, reviews and
recommendations, its time to start making some
calls or online inquiries.  Try and choose about
3 companies that appeal to you so that you can
compare products and prices.  If you dont get at
least 2 or 3 quotes you will have nothing to
compare to, but on the flip side if you get too
many quotes you will find yourself getting very
confused! When you book your quote, you may wish
to have your partner or another family member or
friend present to help you with any ideas,
suggestions or decisions that need to be made
to make sure you choose a time that suits
everyone.
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Ask Lots Of Questions!
Before the salesperson comes to your home, have a
think about your budget and exactly what you
would like.   Look for pictures online or in
magazines and make a list of questions and
concerns you may have regarding every aspect
from the construction process, materials used,
council requirements, time frames, payment
methods, warranties, after-sales service, etc.
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Do Some Investigating!
Make sure the company is fully licensed and
insured.  Builders Licences can be quickly and
easily checked using this link   https//www.sa.g
ov.au/topics/business-and-trade/licensing/licence-
check Another great place to visit is the
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
website https//www.accc.gov.au/consumers where
you will find valuable information and consumer
advice.
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Lastly, and most Importantly
Dont be fooled by high-pressure commission based
sales people!  If they are genuine and want your
business then the price they give you today
should be valid for at least 30 days.   Dont
ever feel pressured to sign up on the spot take
your time, compare your quotes and be confident
in your decision!  Best of luck!
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www.proformpergolas.com.au/ Phone no-
882589117 Mobile no- 400826460 Address-
23 Bellevue Circuit, Gulfview Heights, SA- 5096
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