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The groundbreaking network attracts customers through its website www.buildfirst.co.uk <http://www.buildfirst.co.uk/> offering an unrivalled package that includes quality assured work, a ten-year guarantee and an emergency call out package.

Customers handled through the website are also further attracted by the promise of a detailed quote and specification within 2 hours and drawings within ten days.

The strength of BuildFirst’s national buying power means contractors can operate under a UK brand while enjoying improved profit margins.

BuildFirst representatives take away all the hassle involved in domestic building projects by:

• producing written contracts for each job

• handling all payments

• guaranteeing all works for ten years

• providing full detailed quotes and specifications

• overseeing plans and drawings

• organising planning permission

• dealing directly with the customer

• handling snagging jobs

BuildFirst essentially offers smaller contractors a brand in a box and larger contractors a route to significantly increase their workload. The team at BuildFirst can even help with temporary labour at a discounted rate so contractors can expand their workforce without risk.

Managing director Mark English explained: “We essentially handle all the potentially problematic parts of the job leaving the contractors to get on with what they really want to do – get the work done and get paid.

“We believe on average that many contractors will find working through BuildFirst 25 per cent more profitable. We have a huge national buying agreement that offers discounted materials and an unrivalled package to attract customers which we are doing online. We can virtually guarantee contractors a steady stream of work which is fantastic for quality firms looking that want to build their business.”

BuildFirst’s quality assured service offers full project management using RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) inspectors who check on the progress of each project. BuildFirst only uses TrustMark approved contractors and is inviting more to sign up and enjoy a steady flow of quality work projects.

Enquiry to commencement of work is swift as all customers are given a detailed quote within two hours before a qualified surveyor arrives to inspect the property. A final specification and cost is then prepared in line with BuildFirst’s fixed price policy which guarantees no hidden extras.

Crucially BuildFirst gives consumers a cost-effective, safe option rather than taking pot luck on employing builders, making it harder for the cowboys in the industry to compete.

According to a recent survey by the Department of Trade and Industry, 51 per cent of people do not trust tradesmen, and cowboy builders have overtaken used car salesmen as the number one consumer gripe – with 106,000 complaints made to trading standards officers last year.

With BuildFirst, home owners deal directly with a named contact who in turn will deal with the Trust Mark approved contractors and arrange payment terms.

BuildFirst Commercial Director Mark English added: “BuildFirst deals with the customer and we sort complete the schedule of works and payment plan. The contract is between BuildFirst and the customer and also BuildFirst and the contractor.

“All work is confirmed in writing to give all parties total peace of mind. Too many residential projects are left to chance. Carrying out major home improvement work, like a loft conversion or extension, is for most people the biggest investment of their lives next to their home itself.

“But quite often the actual legal arrangement is loose to the detriment of both parties. We guarantee that as long as the work is carried satisfactorily payment will be met.

“As far as the consumer is concerned we are taking the risk out of domestic construction. As well as the backing of a total insurance package and warranty, our customers can rely on RICS inspectors to ensure work is carried out to the highest standard by TrustMark approved contractors.

“It is this ground-breaking offer that will ensure our contractors a steady stream of work without having to market themselves or advertise. The work will be delivered on a plate to contractors.”

Customers or contractors can contact the BuildFirst team on 0845 6060 750 or via the website www.buildfirst.co.uk.

BuildFirst Customer Plan

• Fixed price project – both client and contractor sign fixed price contracts.

• Clearly defined project specification including building control & planning approvals.

• Phased payment terms linked to completed work.

• Project monitoring – RICS Member to inspect and monitor the project.

• All contractors are TrustMark Approved to Government Endorsed Standards.

• 10 year ‘BuildFirst Warranty’ to cover all projects above £ 250.

• 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year emergency call out cover for 12 months.

• Minimisation of client disputes – complaints, conciliation and arbitration procedures.

by: Editor

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