How to Choose the Right Office Refurbishment Partner?

Office PartnerA number of business owners believe that a good office refurbishment company or an office interior designer is the one that provides the most expensive quote. Fortunately, this is a misconception and hiring competent and quality services for your office move or renovation could very well fit within your budget. However, finding the right office refurbishment firm is a huge task in itself. Let’s go through some fundamental steps on searching for and employing the a design and build partner that meets both your needs and finances.

You could be either relocating, or designing your new or existing office space; the end result would largely and critically depend on the type of contractor you hire. It’s all about following a checklist, which includes verifying the prospective contractor’s credentials, discussing key aspects and asking candid questions.

Bear the following points in mind for a smooth and well-executed transition, well within your budget and time limits.

  1. Check the company’s history and past work
  • Any office refurbishment contractor’s previous jobs will speak volumes for their capabilities.
  • As a first step, ask for references from the shortlisted contractors and speak directly to their past clients.
  • Check whether they have managed similar projects in the past, for how long have they been delivering projects in your sector and whether the company is affiliated to a recognised organisation.
  1. Evaluate their financial background and risk factors
  • Evaluating a company’s creditworthiness is crucial because you are about to trust someone with one of the most expensive projects related to your office space. Your finances are at stake if they are at risk of going insolvent half way through your project.
  • It could play havoc with your business if they lack purchasing power to fulfil the project on time and within your budget.
  • Hence, the contractor you employ must have a healthy balance sheet and a backup plan for timely completion of the project.
  1. Enlist the services included in their offer
  • Prepare a comprehensive list of all the services that you need for your office refurbishment project, and get a detailed itemised quote from your shortlisted contractors.
  • Weighing the contending contractors against each other on this basis will ensure that you get value for your money, and the possibility of any hidden charges being revealed later on will be removed.
  1. Assess the contractor’s credentials
  • Ensure all suppliers are certified for the quality of their work, they meet health and safety standards and are covered under legitimate insurance policies.
  • The contractor must possess valid license for their business.

Hiring the wrong fit out company can lead to a stressful office refurbishment, with escalating budgets and disruptions in business operations. It takes a discerning eye to tell apart the good companies from the cowboys; but acquire following these few steps will ensure that you get it right first time.

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