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  • Macdonald Hotels – internal and external refurbishment works.
  • Building conservation works completed at St Mary’s Church Nantwich, Cheshire.
  • Property Maintenance Services Chester and surrounding areas
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  • St Michael’s Church, Pensby building project completed
  • Extensive works in a period property on behalf of Grosvenor Estates

Avoiding Cowboy Builders

The obvious giveaway is the fact that a dodgy builder will knock on your door. A good, reliable, and reputable builder has enough work and will not need to cold call.

Look out for these tell tale signs of disreputable builders.

• Check their appearance and their vehicles! – The van will more than likely be unmarked with no company name and he will not look smart either.
• Quick building quote which is usually very cheap without fully looking at the work that is required to be done.
• Failure to commit to a schedule
• Will never agree to sign anything or give you a receipt.
• Requesting payment up- front and in cash, never agree to paying up front , usually 10% payment is all that is required.

How to beat the Cowboy Builders

• Obtain a work specification in writing.
• Look for recommendation from friends family or someone working within the construction industry such as an architect.
• Check out consumer organisations such as ‘Trustmark’ however some builders may not be a member of a private federation and this does not always mean they are “Cowboy Builders” nor does using an official member guarantee that you’ll get a quality job done.

For commercial property maintenance and construction work , RCL Building Services can provide qualified professional references and has many completed projects showing the strength of their expertise in construction and building work.