3 Quotes by Chris Blyth

Be very clear about what you want done. Talk every detail through, and make sure your contractor knows exactly what it is that you want.

It's a good way to keep monitoring the work, check that everything's on schedule, and raise any problems.

If you're not 100 per cent familiar with the territory, this can be a very good idea. An architect or a surveyor will know the industry, and be able to talk the same language as the builders. Even if it's 10 per cent of the total cost of the project, it can be money extremely well spent when it comes to securing your own peace of mind.