10 builder tips that are more likely to harm than good

In construction, as in any other process, there are some nuances. Many builders give advice on the construction or repair of the building, which at first glance are correct and efficient. But in reality, everything is completely wrong.

The following are 10 frequent tips that are more likely to hurt during construction than benefit from it.

1. The most frequent advice is to work without a contract. Most people do not want to trouble themselves and enter into contracts with contractors. All work takes place on parole. And often unscrupulous contractors do the job poorly and with a long delay. For which the customer cannot present their claims to them.
2. Do not also listen to the advice of workers about the choice of finishing materials. Their job is to mount the material. And the choice should be presented to the designer.
3. But designers are also advised not to contact. But in vain. It is they who can take into account all the nuances in the construction or repair and predict in advance, come up with a solution to the problem. To solve these problems without a design project often takes a lot more time than the repair itself.
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4. Often, builders, before remodeling a house’s layout, moving a wall or walled up a window, don’t coordinate this with the customer, or the customer does not consult with the architect about the possibility of such changes. It is absolutely impossible to do this, since improper redevelopment can have unforeseen consequences, and the house can simply collapse.
5. Many customers immediately buy all the necessary materials, and store them in one of the premises of the house. This is wrong, because if stored incorrectly, some building and finishing materials may become deformed, damp (if it is cement, putty) or deteriorate. It will be money thrown to the wind.
6. Builders ask for payment in advance for motivation in the workflow. This is not worth doing. Unscrupulous contractors may take payment and disappear. And the work will remain unfulfilled. It is better to offer a small advance, and pay the rest after the work is completed.
7. The builder needs to be trusted, you should not control his work. So many are mistaken. In the end, the work drags on for months, and everything is done just as if. Therefore, constant monitoring is needed. It can be performed either by the customer himself or by a proxy.
8. Also, do not give builders complete freedom in terms of rest during the work process. Of course, everyone needs a rest. But they should have parties with alcohol at home, and not in the customer’s apartment.
9. Almost all customers accept the work of builders on their own. But it is better to contact a special company, whose specialists are able to accept the work of builders. They know all the nuances, they know how to determine the marriage of work, which will lead to complete destruction.
10. When accepting work, it is necessary to check whether everything is completed according to the wishes of the customer. If something is not completed, let the workers finish it. Do not let them get away with all their errors, since they have already paid for this work.