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You've heard many stories of friends or family who's building project were a total nightmare and you might be a tad skeptical considering going through the process yourself but with this article I will try to set your mind at ease. There are proper ways of planning to ensure the same does not happen to you as with your friend John!

The key to a successful building project lies with proper planning and carefully considering what your requirements and needs are, a good reputable contractor and most importantly what you can afford.

The building contractor
No matter what your building project, additions, renovations or a complete new home, the choice of building contractor is without a doubt the single most important factor in the various choices you need to make during the project period. You might have appointed the best architect, have a huge budget for top quality finishes and materials but this cannot in any way compensate for shaky workmanship and structural unsoundness.

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A good building contractor values his reputation and will put in extra effort to satisfy his client in every way, but, remember choosing the right building contractor would in most cases not be choosing the least expensive one. Even the most skilled builder can not do a good job for less than its true price.

Below follows a quick reference guide to follow when considering a contractor:

o How long has he been in business$%:
o Extensive and reliable network of material suppliers and sub-contractors
o Investigate his track record
o Is he financially sound and does he have builders insurance