When you’re renovating or building your home, a lot of things could go wrong. The contractor could hire tradies who might not do sloppy jobs. You might forget to apply for a specific permit with your local council. The money you were counting on to fund your construction might not come through, leaving you with an unfinished work (or mess) in your property.
One other thing could go awry: the supplies.
Supplies will take up a significant portion of your budget for the renovation or construction. When you mistakenly buy the wrong ones, e.g., low quality material, incorrect measurements, mismatched colours, from the wrong source, you not only waste money but also, potentially risk the safety of your home.
To help you get the right supplies, here are some key things to look for when choosing your building supplier:
Longevity and reputation in the business.
You’ll want to start with building suppliers that have been around long enough to demonstrate stability and credibility in the business. While it is worth looking into startup construction suppliers, you might feel more comfortable dealing with a business that has proven its capabilities.
Extensive inventory of materials.
Ideally, you will want to get all your materials from one source. This should save you time, not to mention money, in gathering all the items you will need to build or renovate your home. From wood framing and siding to tile flooring and roofing materials, consider choosing a supplier that offers a wide array of components. When you buy more from one supplier, you may get discounts and preferential treatment.
Of course, some parts may require sourcing through specialised suppliers, like carpeting, cabinetry, and pavers.
Expertise and professionalism.
Whether you own a contracting business or you’re doing the renovation on your own, you will want to deal with suppliers that have the know-how. Some of the best suppliers will even offer free advice on certain aspects of the build. They may recommend a better material that might have a greater price than what you intended but its life cycle cost will certainly save you more money in the long run.
Other suppliers might also put you in touch with qualified tradies to complete your construction project.
And in addition to being helpful, the ideal building supplier will always act professional. Enquiries are answered promptly. Deliveries are done on time, with delays being properly advised. And costing is always explained thoroughly.