Practical guide

What happens after your enquiry

Use this guide to improve the quality of your major home projects decision.

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Start with the outcome you need

A useful enquiry explains the current situation, the desired outcome, timing and the evidence already available. This gives a suitable specialist enough context to respond meaningfully.

What to compare

  • Fit with your circumstances and non-negotiables
  • Total cost, ongoing commitment and any exclusions
  • Relevant experience and the evidence behind important claims
  • Timing, dependencies, handover and what happens next

Make your next step more useful

Prepare a short brief before you speak with a provider. It reduces noise and makes comparisons more consistent.

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Questions worth asking

  1. What information is needed to decide whether this is suitable?
  2. What is included, excluded or dependent on a later assessment?
  3. Which claims can be supported with relevant evidence?
  4. What are the likely timings and decision points?
  5. What alternatives should be considered before proceeding?

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Your project briefStep 1 of 3

What are you planning to build?

A quick starting point
Timing and location
Where should we contact you?

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