What is Build Doctor Consultancy?
Guiding you to make the most of your building project
Build Doctor is a company dedicated to helping you gain the maximum enjoyment and benefit from any building work you undertake on your home.
We help you to Understand
How to make the absolute most of every element of your Build
When (and why) you need an Architect
How Structural Engineers can save you money
When you should start getting estimates
Why free estimates are not always the answer
How to eliminate the possibility of cowboys
Why you need to comply with Planning Permission
Why you need to comply with Building Regulations rules
How, and who to get quotes from
How to see behind the numbers in your quotes
WHAT IS BUILD DOCTOR & WHY WOULD I WANT IT?
Preparing for a large home improvement project can be a daunting task. Apart from anything else, it can cost a lot of money!
You may also want answers to many questions.
Do you need Planning Permission
What are Building Regulations
How and where are these applied for
When do you get drawings done
Which is the best Architect and Structural Engineer
Can I save money anywhere
How do I avoid cowboys
Do I need a contract
How many quotes or estimates should you get, and what is the difference between them
How long should the project take
How can I be sure I stay on budget
How do I check the Builders are insured
Build Doctor explains the whole process and guides you through every decision you will need to make. You will be offered the most cost-effective solutions to achieve your desired outcome. I will recommend the best Tradesmen and Professionals for your job and, most importantly, show you how to feel fully in control throughout the project.
Build Doctor guarantees to save you a minimum of twice the consultation fee on your project. Click through to see the costs and book an appointment.
Why Use Build Doctor?
You may be about to make a huge investment.
You may not have ever started a building project before
You may be unsure of the process and best order of tasks
You may be starting a project that is much bigger than you have tackled before
Investing in the right help to get the best results
Home Improvement is not cheap, at any level, so planning and forethought need to go into your project to get the very best value for money.
How Build Doctor Can Help you
If you are considering an extension, renovation, or re-model of any kind, get in touch with Build Doctor before you do anything else, even if it’s just to understand in what order everything should be done
Extensions – do you know what options are open to you within your budget.
Renovations – have you considered adding elements during the build to futureproof your home.
Re-model – do you understand where your budget is best spent to get the optimum results.
Who is Build Doctor?
Build Doctor is owned and run by Mike Edwards, a recently retired Builder with 50
years’ experience.
Mike was founder of the UK’s largest DIY Information website DIYDoctor; Co-founder of Somerset’s premiere Building Company: Foundations Up Construction Ltd and fierce campaigner against Cowboy Builders.
He has vast a knowledge of this industry; is a BBC Industry Expert; Public speaker
at Trade Shows and Colleges and author of the Teach Yourself series: Master Basic DIY.
Mike works with Architects, Planners, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders and every imaginable Trade.
Solve your Building Pains
If you were worried about a headache, you would go to a Doctor –
If you are worried about any aspect of your build then Build Doctor has the answers.
Where to Start Your Building Journey
Mike will meet with you, physically, and/or virtually, to run through a programme of operations which you can undertake to ensure you get the maximum value from the build, designers and your builder.