Associated Members

NHBC (www.nhbc.co.uk)
FMB (www.fmb.org.uk)
FSB (www.fsb.org.uk)
The Green Apple Awards (www.thegreenorganisation.info)

The Times (www.thetimes.co.uk)
Inside Readers Homes (www.homesandgardens.com/homes/readershomes)
25 Beautiful Homes (www.25beautifulhomes.com)
Hertfordshire Life (www.hertfordshirelife.co.uk)
Herts Advertiser (www.hertsad.co.uk)

Mark Wilkinson Kitchens (www.mwf.com)
Vale Garden Houses (www.valegardenhouses.com)

The Building Centre (www.buildingcentre.co.uk)
RICS (www.rics.org.uk)
East Herts Government (www.eastherts.gov.uk)
North Herts Government (www.google.co.uk
north-herts.gov.uk/living/planning)
Business Link (www.businesslink.gov.uk)
St. Albans Planning Department (www.stalbans.gov.uk)

When do you know you have chosen a reputible builder?

You know when you have chosaen a reputible builder when they can show evidence of :-

 

They Belong to a Trade Body - this means the builder will conform to a cade of conduct and disciplinary action of that code is breached;

 

They Have Current Public Liability Insurance - this means that if an accident happens to a member of the public during building works at your property the resultants costs are covered.

 

They Will Be Happy to Give You an Estimate in Writing - this means you will be able to compare estiamtes at your leisure and not have to reply on memory as to what is included in each price

 

They Will Be Happy to Have The Work Agreed in Writing - after all, this is a much to protect the builder as it is to protect you.  Producing a buildig contract is now realtively easy using a JCT pre-printed contract;

 

They Will Not Ask for Unusual Payment Methods - there should be no deposit required unless you request specific materials, no part payments unless the project is going to run for a long time and no special deal to exclude VAT.

 

 

 

 

Trevor's Latest 10k Run

Trevor Hyatt MD of Linley Developments and his friends have just completed another 10k run in London for charity as part of Linley's CSR programme

Outdoor Rooms

An increased interest in eco-friendly architecture is encouraging builders to incorporate outdoor spaces with the overall home design. The yard and garden become a part of the floor plan when sliding glass doors lead to patios and decks. These outdoor "rooms" may even include kitchens with sophisticated sinks and grills.

Barcelona Triathlon

Linley's Corporate Social Responsibilty programme saw MD Trevor Hyatt doing a Triathlon in Barcelona recently in aid of various worthy charities