Another Level Building

28/05/2021

With another fabulous week under our belt, we're looking forward to a bit of this this evening!

How are you bringing in the ?

27/05/2021

25/05/2021

It's so here's one about life...

****What are the pros and cons of working with family members?****

There are many positives and negatives to working with members of your family.

Pros
There is a sense of comfort and familiarity that comes with working with your family. You know their values and beliefs, and can determine their work ethic before you hire them. You can save resources that you would spend on hiring. You will not have to consume yourself with background checks and interviews. You have a dedicated workforce ready to help you without having to worry about your staff your company. People often associate honesty and trust when you have a family-owned business. Often customers prefer businesses that are family run.

Cons
When your family is working for you, it can be difficult to correct behavior or negative attitudes. You may find it challenging to confront your family members when you do not agree with their behavior. It can often be hard to communicate with those who are closest to you. You may want to avoid conflict so that you do not hurt anyone's feelings. When you are more concerned with the feelings of others, it can be hard to run a business. You must remember that you are running a business and be an effective leader. That might mean that you have to fire people when necessary. Many times, a family business can get caught up in doing things the way they have always been. It is often hard for a family business to be innovative and change with the times.

24/05/2021

Welcome to all new !

Time to introduce ourselves to anyone we haven't met before: 👋

Hello! We're the Neighbour family, and we've been involved in the construction industry for over 50 years, with 3 generations still actively involved in the day to day running of the business.

This considerable experience means that there’s not much that phases us and not much we haven’t done which means that we can think strategically and smartly about any project we take on.

Our service is based in North London and Hertfordshire with projects ranging in size from extensions and loft conversions to major new builds and total refurbishments.

Our permanently employed and skilled site team, close management controls and established working relationships with architects, subcontractors and suppliers all mean that we are able to give the expertise and quality that our clients expect.

Whether you are ready to go, with planning permission, or at the very early stages of design, we communicate with you at each stage to resolve issues, which ensure that both construction and finishes are of a high quality.

Get in touch to talk through your next project, we'd love to be involved.

21/05/2021

Final job done for the week and we're downing tools for the weekend!

Here's to another successful week under our belts, how was yours?

18/05/2021

🏡 Today's for house :

**WRITE A SCHEDULE OF WORKS**

It's crucial to define your home renovation process before you start the work. Be clear on the steps you will need to take to renovate the property before you make a start, and prioritise works that stop further decay or stabilise the structure. You might find that works in one room impact on those in another (especially where plumbing and wiring are involved), so have a clear vision for the whole house and prepare a schedule of works listing the order of jobs – so for instance, re-wiring is completed before walls are replastered.

If you are carrying out major structural work, or extending a house, consult the appropriate professionals first, as there may be implications you are unaware of.

For example, a loft conversion might seem like a job isolated from the ground floor of the house, but adding an additional habitable floor carries building regulations demands and might require fire doors, a sprinkler system and mains powered alarms. You need to be aware of these issues early on as they will affect the budget, and also the aesthetics of your property.

17/05/2021

Hello !

We're looking forward to creating some home changing transformations this week.

What's this week got in store for you?

14/05/2021

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Key's in the ignition... And we're off for the !

How's your weekend shaping up??

12/05/2021

We feel very lucky to still be operating such a close, family centred business. We know it is the key to our sucess and what makes us unique to work with.

11/05/2021

It's again so here's another for how to select the best builder for your home projext:

***Find a Builder Working Locally***

Finding a builder locally can have huge benefits when it comes to your build. Time on site, their knowledge of local planning permission, builders’ merchants and other local trades are all invaluable nuggets of knowledge that you’ll welcome on site.

There’s no harm in taking a walk around where you live or going on a little drive locally to spot any works going on in your area. It’ll give you an idea of the builders who are active close by.

You don’t necessarily have to like the style of work they are currently carrying out – after all, many people opt for ordinary extensions and new homes – but a builder can only produce what’s on the plans in front of them.

10/05/2021

Hello and bring on the new week!

What's this week got in store for you?