Renovation work requires trustworthy companies. Skills, advice, seriousness, respect for deadlines and prices, etc., these are the guarantees that must be asked of them. There are a few tips to help you see clearly in this competitive market. Take the time to choose carefully, because a well-done renovation is an opportunity to rethink your living space, fromenlarge, to improve your comfort but also to enhance your assets.
Clearly define your project
Masonry, roofing, electricity, heating, plumbing, finishing, etc. The building market is very vast, and the professional(s) you need to call must match your request. Insulation, finishing, break a partition, to create a expansion work, converting the attic, etc., study your request carefully and analyze which trades will mainly be involved. Do you have any specific requirements?
To go further, read the article “ House extension: expand without moving ».
The different types of companies for your renovation work
Call on specialized craftsmen
Plasterers, masons, tilers, small specialist companies can offer great flexibility and expertise adapted to your renovation work. For example, a tiler will probably be able to achieve a good part of the bathroom modernization and will guide you to companies that complement their work and are based in the area. For clearly identified work or for which you know how to coordinate the various stakeholders, it may be useful to go through them.
Renovation work: choose a company with multiple skills
In general, renovate your house requires the intervention of several trades. Bathroom renovation, laying of a new kitchen, house extension, all these operations require various skills such as moving a socket, plumbing and laying tiles. It is often safer to call on a company that has all these skills in-house.
The builder's competence for renovation work
Today, rare builders of individual houses, such as Maisons Sic are also home improvement companies. Their expertise in construction and their ability to coordinate their teams make them ideal contacts. They can also take charge of a construction renovation project, as part of the creation of a house extension. A real advantage that allows you to radically transform your home without moving.
To better understand the role of the various stakeholders in a renovation project, read the article “
Home renovation: who does what? »
Analyze references and customer reviews
Ask to see photos or visit construction sites carried out by the company. Also check online reviews on online platforms. Be careful, be wary of reviews that are too perfect or very old.
Check the legal and financial situation of the company
Companies usually ask to pay a deposit at the start of work. If this element requires both parties to sign a contract, it also requires a certain amount of trust. Renovation work can be long and a company that closes down in the middle would put its client in a very delicate position. It is therefore advisable to check the seriousness of the company. How long has it existed? Is it registered in the trade and companies register (RCS)? Is it financially sound? The platform directory-businesses.data.gouv.fr allows you to find all public data held by the administration on a company, an association or a public service. Does it have a decennial insurance ? This guarantee is mandatory and covers damage that may occur within 10 years of the work.
to go further consult the article “ Wooden house in Aquitaine: which contracts and insurance to choose? »
Compare multiple quotes
Finally, don't sign with the first person you meet. Have at least three quote by different companies. You will be able to compare different points: the breakdown of costs (labor, materials), the renovation deadlines planned, the social security offered. Be careful not to choose solely on the basis of price: an abnormally low quote may hide a lower quality of service.
Ask for references
A well-established local company has completed many projects. Ask your neighbors, they may be able to advise you or even show you some of their work. Don't hesitate to ask companies for references and go and see for yourself if possible.
And why not ask your builder?
Your individual house builder Maisons Sic today puts its skills at the service of renovation. Extension, renovation, development, finishing, electricity, plumbing, etc., With 50 years of experience, the south west builder has all the skills in-house. And who better than the person who built it could know your house so well and give it a new lease of life?
