Red flags to watch out for when choosing a builder

Hiring a builder is a massive step and one that requires careful consideration.

Kieran’s list of questions for prospective builders and previous customers won’t turn your project into child’s play — but they may help you find a contractor who won’t let you down. Picture: iStock

Hi Kieran. My partner and I recently received planning permission for our forever home, and are now in the process of appointing a builder to build our house.

We are generally happy with his quotation so now it is more by way of a background/sanity check before we proceed to the next stage. What about the things we should ask this potential builder before we commit further?