Do you know a good construction company in the South East?

I am trying to compile a list of some of the recommended construction companies in the South East, so i would be grateful if you could send me the information you have and then i can create a useful resource for people on this blog.

A good construction company makes all the difference, and some of the top criteria for a good construction company include:

• customer service - friendly, courteous, professional
• on time
• clean and tidy
• respectful of your home and its occupants
• complete the work in a timely manner
• complete the work to a high standard
• value for money

House Renovations: People Are Still Doing Them

My neighbours have just put up the scaffolding on their house as they are due to have a completely new extension added on to their house. So much for the credit crunch! It seems that home renovations are still in demand, or at least they are in my local area. I guess it depends on where you live, but it is important to remember that the construction industry in general is suffering quite badly at the moment. Many people are refraining from having their house renovated because they don't want to spend their hard earned cash improving their homes during a recession. Money is going on much more important things.

However, judging from where i live, people are still indulging in house renovations...perhaps they think they may as well go for it? After all, we don't know when the recession is going to end.

Do you need a construction estimate?

If you need a construction estimate then there are a few tips and tricks to remember:

• ask your friends and family for who they recommend - they might know someone who will do a great job for you and give you a construction estimate.
• dig deep - often, the best construction companies might be based a little further afield, especially if you live in a small town. Expand your search area and see what you can find.
• don't take the first cosntruction estimate - never take the first estimate, always shop around - othere might beat your construction quote.

So, if you want a construction estimate, then don't fall at the first hurdle - get the best quote from the best company.

Bathroom Improvements: Still Important

As well as undergoing some form of home construction, many people also like to renovate their bathroom.

The bathroom needs to be taken care of, so it is definitely worth investing some time and money into getting it looking sparkling. Ditch the old green bathroom suite and bring it bang up to date with some white furnishings.

Renovating the bathroom is a key home improvement, so well worth doing if you want to make the most of your home.

Home Construction: What Is Home Construction?

Some people might not be aware what home construction actually is. Let me define it for you:

"Home Construction is the fine art of constructing a home. It has been around since pre-history. Starting as nothing more than a way to shelter oneself from the elements, it has grown through ages and eras, regions and cultures, into the vast multitude of living accommodations available today. Different levels of wealth and power warranted various sizes, luxuries, and even defenses in a 'home'. Environmental considerations and cultural influences have created an almost infinitely diverse collection of architecturial styles. From castles to mud thatches, mansions to shanties, the 'home' has grown to represent a seemingly limitless array of constructs whose origins are found in the very nature of life."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_construction

Home Construction: Are You Doing It?

With the credit crunch biting at our heels, i am curious to know just how many people are still going ahead with any home renovations and improvements. Our neighbours were due to have a new kitchen fitted, but have confided in us that they simply cannot afford to do so this year, and have set it back a while. And that's with many kitchen companies offering half price deals this January. Interestingly, however, our neighbours on the other side have just bought a used car, because it was such a good deal.

When it comes to home construction, it is very much a personal choice, as is spending on it this year. It makes sense to put it off until you can afford it without credit, but some people who still want their little luxuries are going ahead with their construction plans.

I would be interested to know if anyone out there is still thinking about going ahead with their home construction plans this year, despite the global recession.