2 . Before deciding who to hire , make sure you ask for references , read all the reviews and ask for photos of previous projects . You can see all of this on a contractor ’ s Kandua . com profile .
3 . Communicate clearly with your contractor so that they understand what you want the first time around and don ’ t have to go back and redo mistakes .
5 . This is very important as you will need a valid Certificate of Compliance on completion .
6 . Get multiple quotes from reputable contractors to make sure you ’ re getting the best deal . Invest in quality . Cheap materials and shady workers might save you money in the short-term but could ruin your chances of making a profit when you sell your home .
4 . Check the registration details of the electrical subcontractor and the plumbing subcontractor that your builder will be using with their respective associations .
ABOUT : Sayo Folawiyo
Sayo Folawiyo is the co-founder of Kandua . com , South Africa ’ s largest online marketplace for home services . There are over 30 000 experts available on the Kandua . com platform who have worked across more than 100 areas of home maintenance and improvement services . Sayo is passionate about tech entrepreneurship on the African continent , and has extensive experience in the telecommunications , media and technology sector .
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