Builders in London, The Last Stand

It has been 5 years now that I have been listening to other builders in London complain obsessively about "rogue builders" or unregistered tradesmen taking al the work.

Well, there are some parts of this statement which has some truth and some parts which I just sneer at.

In the 80s, builders in London were in their prime. The building market was soaring, new developents going up on every corner and... mortgages and loans being given out like flu shots. Most builders in London started their own companies and a good percentage of those are still around.

Changes in the UK, how it has affected builders in London

There have been some major changes over the years in the UK, including:

1. Increased taxes, and multiple taxes added for builders.
2. Many new tradesmen coming from overseas in hopes to find work in the building trade
3. Instability of banks, resulting in difficulties in getting loans for home upgrades

Some may say these are all great reasons to give up on the trade and look elsewhere for business. However, not to boast, but Innovate Builders London have not sunk one bit. in fact, in the last 2 years we have had some of the most incredible clients to work with, have produced our finest quality work and are standing tall.

For all you builders in London, what did we do? Here are some tips:

1. First and most important, maintain the pride in your work. Don't slump or try to make a "quick quid". This is the first route to failure as a builder in London.
2. Stay in touch with your past clients. If you have served them well they will stick with you forever
3. Get the word out about yourself through online marketing, advertising etc.

Sterling Builders London have walked through the economic ups n' downs with many happy clients behind us by following just those guidelines listed above.

Good luck!

Innovate Builders London