Brisbane builders

Looking for a building contractor who'll deliver a quality job at a reasonable price is easier said than done. In fact the building industry is scattered with dodgy operators who use unsafe practices and questionable workmanship to get the job done at a cheaper price.

How to spot a dodgy builder

The first warning sign a shady builder is trying to get your business is when they can't immediately give you their building license number. The best advice is to avoid these cowboys like the plague. They are not covered by insurance and employing them is fraught with danger.

Also, be wary of builders who rock up at your door offering to fix your guttering or replace your windows at an unbelievable price. Time has proven most quality builders are busy and won't have to resort to such tactics.

Finding an honest builder in Brisbane

If you stick to some hard and fast rules when it comes to hiring a builder, you can be very confident your job will get done right the first time. In fact, qualified, licensed builders can list their services on BrisbaneBuilders.com.au and tap into extremely targeted website traffic.

Here are our tips for finding quality Brisbane builders:

• Ask for the builder's license number and check it at http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/SearchForLicensee/DisclaimerAgreeDisagree.aspx
• Get opinions from friends and family on builders they've had positive experiences with
• Ensure you have all aspects of the building agreement in writing start and finish dates, recourse for faulty work, warranties, guarantees etc.
• Only sign the building contract when your legal advisor has looked it over

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