Considering an instant building ?
Here are 10 key things you need to know
By Shaun Stephens , UK Sales Manager , Smart-Space
Smart-Space is the UK ’ s largest independent supplier of instant buildings and has designed and installed all kinds of warehouses , factory spaces , workshops and storage facilities . They ’ re something of an authority on instant buildings having been in the sector for over thirty years . Utilising some of that knowledge , here are a few things to consider if you ’ re thinking of going for an instant building :
1 RESPONSE TIMES : From order to handing over the key , it should only be a few short weeks .
2 PLANNING : Ask about planning – it ’ s hardly ever a ‘ one solution fits all ’ answer . With its own planning department Smart- Space can advise .
3 FIT FOR PURPOSE : The different uses for a building determine the type of building you need and you should be offered exactly the right solution for your needs .
4 OFF-HIRING : Smart-Space requires 7-days ’ notice to off-hire at any point during the contract believing that there is no point holding a customer to an agreement that no longer suits them .
5 HIRE OR BUY : If you are hiring and this becomes a longer term prospect , make sure
you can switch to purchase if it makes better sense .
6 SUPPLY CHAIN : Smart-Space supports buying British as relationships are easier to build and maintain and they can source stock and support customers on demand .
7 SITE SURVEYS : Don ’ t accept a project proposal unless the supplier has visited you to assess the site , make suggestions and check your utilities and groundworks .
8 PREVIOUS WORK : Ask to see case studies on completed projects and find out what kind of expertise your supplier has in your sector .
9 WORKFORCE : Ask if the installation team is directly employed . If they are subcontracted you ’ ll shoulder complete liability .
10 GOOD TO DO BUSINESS WITH : And finally , are your instant building suppliers good to work with ? Are they pro-active and communicate every stage of the process with you ? If the business relationship feels right , it probably is .
www . smart-space . co . uk
NEED EXTRA SPACE ?
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Talk to our friendly , professional , experienced team - we can advise on the best options from a range of solutions . Our British supply chain and directly employed teams means we are quick and reliable . We are also completely flexible : you can hire or purchase ( or switch whenever you like ) and you can off-hire at any time . We do everything - from building only to turnkey solutions ( and everything in between ).
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Talk to the teamJason Lynock : 07971 542357
Shaun Stephens : 07535 117181
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