The latest research from Warwick Estates, has revealed where the new-build sector made the biggest impact on the property market in 2021 based on transaction levels and the total value of new homes sold. The research shows that to date, 8,714 new homes were sold across England and Wales in
A unique residential Pocket Living development recently completed in Barking features highly effective thermal performance and an attractive appearance thanks to an integrated package of insulation and exterior façade products provided by Sto. The company’s StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system, with Sto-Rotofix Plus fixings and Sto Resin Brick Slip
This month Andrea Fawell, Sales & Marketing Director of award-winning property developers Kebbell, gives us a very honest account of the market factors that are likely to affect house buyers and housebuilders in 2022. What are the biggest factors impacting the property market at the moment? The long term impacts
Recticel Insulation’s innovative insulation board, which has a tongue and groove joint on all four sides to ensure an airtight fit and improved thermal performance, was selected for a desirable new housing scheme built beside one of England’s eminent waterways. The Magenta Court development in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead is a
Keystone Lintels, the UK’s leading manufacturer of steel lintels, is delighted to have been awarded ‘Heavyside Supplier of the Year’ at the Builders Merchant Journal Awards 2021 in recognition of its outstanding customer service. The glittering event took place on November 26th at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. The awards
Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd have been appointed the Doosan distributor for the entire range of Crawler Excavators, Wheel Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, Wheel Loaders and Mini Excavators across the North West and North Wales. Representing Doosan throughout Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Cheshire and the Islands of Anglesey and
More and more technologies are emerging from the construction industry as time goes on. The problem is that it can be hard to keep up with it all. On top of this, the adoption process takes up a huge amount of money and time. Construction professionals have to learn about
Once you’ve decided to make changes to your home, that feeling of excitement will grow and grow until you break ground on your latest project. Home renovation projects have a way of filling grown adults with such glee. There is just something so thrilling about changing or adding rooms in
Whether you are a contractor, an architect or a landowner, consulting and working with the right M&E Consultants Mechanical and Electrical Engineers can ensure that your construction project will optimize the performance of your building while operating costs are minimized MEP consultants work along with the architects and building owners
Pests can be a problem to anyones home or office. This menace can cause untold suffering to people who get affected by this problem. Sometimes it can be easy for one to control pests on their own. There are other times when one has to hire a pest control company
The latest research from Warwick Estates, has revealed where the new-build sector made the biggest impact on the property market in 2021 based on transaction levels and the total value of new homes sold. The research shows that to date, 8,714 new homes were sold across England and Wales in 2021, accounting for 1.8% of total market activity. The combined value of these new-build sales currently totals just shy of £3.4bn, 2% of the total value of homes sold across the entire market. London remains the biggest new-build market in the nation where transactions are concerned. So far, 1,469 new homes have been sold across the capital in 2021 totalling 2.8% of all homes sold. The East Midlands also ranks high where new-build transaction volumes are concerned, with new homes accounting for 2.3% of market activity, followed by the South East (1.9%), the South West (1.8%) and the North West (1.7%). Wales has seen the lowest level of new-build market activity, with the sector accounting for just 1.2% of total homes sold in 2021. When it comes to market value, London also ranks top with a huge £935m worth of new-build property sold in 2021 – 2.6% of the total market value across the capital. The East Midlands has also seen new homes account for 2.6% of total market value, followed by the North East (2.5%), the North West (2%0 and the South East (1.9%). The East of England has seen one the lowest values of total transactions come via the new-build market. While £327.1m worth of new homes have been sold in 2021, this equates to just 1.5% of total market value. The £74.25m worth of new homes sold in Wales in 2021 also accounts for just 1.5% of total market value. New-build transaction levels and total sold values sourced from the Gov.uk – Price Paid data records of residential property transactions. Jan 2021 to October 2021 (latest available), excluding properties listed by type as ‘other’.
A unique residential Pocket Living development recently completed in Barking features highly effective thermal performance and an attractive appearance thanks to an integrated package of insulation and exterior façade products provided by Sto. The company’s StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system, with Sto-Rotofix Plus fixings and Sto Resin Brick Slip façade finish, have all been installed on this town-centre project at Whiting Avenue. The development includes a pair of residential blocks, which are predominantly four-storey, but which rise to six floors at the centre of the site. These were built using off-site prefabrication methods in order to reduce disruption to the surrounding area during construction. “When it came to thermal performance, we wanted an insulation solution that would be non-combustible and compatible with the off-site approach,” comments Matt Watts of Reed Watts architects. “The quality of the system was also critical as the building had to meet a wide range of performance criteria, and the StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system was able to satisfy this. “We worked with Sto to refine the texture and colour of the bricks. From a visual perspective this allowed us to tie in the development with neighbouring buildings, including an adjacent Victorian waterworks.” The BBA-certified StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system incorporates extremely durable mineral-fibre boards which provide both outstanding thermal insulation and unrivalled fire protection. The boards are protected by a reinforcing mesh which increases their resistance to impact damage. “We installed these using the Sto-Rotofix Plus fixings,” adds Steve Beale of Sto authorized installation specialist, Alpine Finishing. “The off-site nature of the buildings’ construction meant that the boards were applied to a secondary lightweight steel frame, and the Rotofix system was perfectly suited to the task.” These unique Sto spiral fixings are compatible with many different types of substrate and can be adjusted after installation to accommodate any unevenness. This allows the insulation boards to be installed without the need for additional expansion joints, and to create a smooth and even exterior surface ready for finishing. The Sto resin brick slips used on this project are manufactured from synthetic render, and so provide durable, weatherproof protection against the elements, with a simulated but realistic brick appearance. Designed to be fully compatible with Sto external wall insulation systems these lightweight, vapour permeable brick slips offer the architect a virtually unlimited range of design, size and colour options, and are an approved finish in a BBA certificate, as a result of thorough R&D testing. The development has been designed around the Pocket Living concept and now provides 78 affordable one-bedroom flats intended for local, first-time buyers. It incorporates secluded courtyard gardens for residents, an allotment area and other outdoor social spaces. It also features a shared home-working space for use by the residents.
This month Andrea Fawell, Sales & Marketing Director of award-winning property developers Kebbell, gives us a very honest account of the market factors that are likely to affect house buyers and housebuilders in 2022. What are the biggest factors impacting the property market at the moment? The long term impacts of problems with the global supply chain and the availability of materials and labour means it is increasingly difficult to build to a normal time scale and I can’t see that changing for a while. Brexit has meant the loss of many European site workers in particular, there is a huge HGV driver shortage and the costs of container ships bringing materials and finished items in has dramatically increased. Procurement departments are desperately trying to get materials to finish off homes. There is also not enough stock on the secondhand market. We are hoping that people can have the Christmas they didn’t have last year and will then put their house on the market because until there is more secondhand stock there is almost an over demand for new homes which is a funny thing for a housebuilder to be saying! Prices are not currently changing but developer’s margins are being squeezed with a 15-40% increase in costs of materials. There are roughly six month delays at some of our developments, but for some developers I understand there are delays of 12-18 months. Supply is simply not able to meet demand, even more so having had such a buoyant market post lockdown. All these factors are having a huge impact on deliverability and the cost of building. Timescales are stretching beyond what can be programmed for, so it comes down to managing expectations of the delivery of new homes. How is the current market for new home-buyers? It is a very difficult time for home-buyers. I have been in the industry for 36 years and I have never seen anything like it. People are committed to buying and to moving home, intensified by the pandemic, but developers simply can’t deliver to normal timelines or even promise when they will definitely be able to deliver because of all of the shortages. Homebuyers are still reserving anyway! Purchasers are frustrated but grateful that we are being so transparent and up front about the market problems. We are constantly looking for solutions and alternatives and we are keeping buyers in the picture with what is happening. Last week we had tiles stuck in a Liverpool port and further supplies stuck in Felixstowe. Neither port had the staff to get the tiles off the containers and there weren’t any lorry drivers to get those materials to site. We sent a van to Liverpool to retrieve the tiles and when they arrived, they were all broken. The purchasers had to choose a different tile that was available. We are in this together. By having a collaborative approach homebuyers trust and work with us but it is a huge upheaval in their lives with many having to go into temporary accommodation whilst developers wait for the right parts to come in. Once they put their own homes on the market, in their heads they have already moved out. Are there any landmark trends or announcements coming up in the industry in 2022? The new Deposit Unlock scheme which has piloted for over a year will start to be a consideration, especially as this will be the last year of the Help to Buy scheme which ends in March 2023. I think part exchange will be increasingly attractive as it means you can stay in your house until the new home is ready for you which is the solution to the delays being seen across the industry. Assisted Move, will continue to help new home buyers sell their property and developers pay the agents fees if they want to sell their house in the shortest time possible. How are housebuilders tackling sustainability? In preparation for my trek across the North Pole in April 2022, I recently went on a trip to stand on Europe’s biggest glacier in Iceland and I was blown away by the impact of climate change. We need to be all over this as an industry and championing sustainability, heightening awareness and being mindful of green credentials and what we need to do to play our part. Small changes add up. We don’t put in wood-burning stoves because it has an unnecessary carbon footprint. We work very closely with sustainability consultants across all disciplines from looking at what is going into our skips to sourcing the best ground source heat pumps, but it is hugely complex, there are no easy solutions and there is a lot of work to still be done as an industry. We face a lot of difficult conundrums about sustainability. For example, will existing homeowners be able to afford and physically put in air source and ground source pumps in their current homes? It is easier for new builds to have these planned in but whilst we are trying to future proof, the technology is moving so fast it is hard to keep up. Our commitment is everyone will have a car charging point or an ability to fit a car charger but in Norway wireless chargers are being piloted so in say two years’ time will we charge our cars wirelessly in which case will car charger ports be obsolete? Or is the future actually hydrogen powered cars? The industry can and must do better, but it is far from easy. Are off-plan sales growing? The nature of our developments next year means we are able to offer off-plan sales for our new developments; Milestones, an 18 luxury apartment development in Ascot and Meadow Court in Iver which comprises 39 two and three bedroom apartments. As a result, we are prioritising sophisticated online marketing tools such as html experiences, interactive screens for colour choices, and many more. We are investing in the online experience that we think will
Recticel Insulation’s innovative insulation board, which has a tongue and groove joint on all four sides to ensure an airtight fit and improved thermal performance, was selected for a desirable new housing scheme built beside one of England’s eminent waterways. The Magenta Court development in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead is a multi-award nominated social housing project on behalf of Dacorum Borough Council. The £6.5 million scheme, which stands alongside the famous Grand Union Canal, comprises 29 one-and-two bedroom flats within four blocks. The buildings’ design was inspired by the surrounding wharf architecture present in a nearby listed cottage, papermill and Apsley Lock. Being delivered by main contractor Jarvis Contracting, working with architects RG+P, key to the programme’s success was achieving an energy-efficient building fabric. This led to the specification of Eurowall +, a high-performance PIR solution from Recticel. This flagship product helps to achieve a 0.18 U-value with a 90mm-thick panel in a 100mm cavity. The lightweight, easy-to-handle board features a tongue-and-groove joint on its four sides, allowing it to be used as full-fill cavity wall insulation with a 10mm clear cavity. The additional space makes for a rapid, more convenient fit for bricklayers when it comes to installation. “This was a tremendous project to be involved with. It’s a superb housing scheme in a great location. With the buildings’ overall thermal efficiency among the priorities, it’s the type of project Eurowall + was created for. Further, it enhanced the programme’s sustainable credentials by reducing on-site labour times, thanks to the additional space it affords installers,” said Simon Blackham, Recticel Technical Manager. Eurowall + is an exemplar of how high-performance materials can maximise a home’s thermal performance through a fabric-first approach. Its selection for the Magenta Court development was crucial to the creation of a number of desirable, energy-efficient affordable homes, whilst playing a part in ensuring the contractor remained on track to complete the project to the agreed timeframe.
Keystone Lintels, the UK’s leading manufacturer of steel lintels, is delighted to have been awarded ‘Heavyside Supplier of the Year’ at the Builders Merchant Journal Awards 2021 in recognition of its outstanding customer service. The glittering event took place on November 26th at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. The awards recognise brands, builders’ merchants and individuals that are making a difference to the sector and are chosen by the merchant industry professionals working within it. “This is a fantastic achievement and a great celebration of the robust and engaging partnership between the Keystone Lintels team and our merchant customers. We are delighted that our industry leading customer service has once again been recognised with this prestigious award. This is a great way to end the year and we are looking forward to continuing to set the standard for customer service in 2022,” commented on the Heavyside Supplier of the Year award, Chris Hemmington-Green, Sales Director for Keystone Lintels. Hosted by TV presenter Gabby Logan, the BMJ award winners were announced by the voice of the National Lottery and Strictly Come Dancing, Alan Dedicoat. Keystone is the largest supplier of steel lintels in the UK and Ireland and supports merchants with innovative ranges of products which solve problems for the builder and deliver more opportunity, added value and margin for merchants.
Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd have been appointed the Doosan distributor for the entire range of Crawler Excavators, Wheel Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, Wheel Loaders and Mini Excavators across the North West and North Wales. Representing Doosan throughout Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, North Wales, Cheshire and the Islands of Anglesey and the Isle of Man. The addition of the Doosan brand to Blue Central’s product portfolio allows them to become the ultimate ‘one stop shop’ for customers operating across a whole host of industries and applications. The Doosan range will complement Blue Central’s existing market leading equipment from brands including Doppstadt and the three Terex products of Powerscreen, Fuchs and MDS. “We are very excited to introduce the Doosan product range to our supplier portfolio. We recognise the significant market share that Doosan have in the region and feel that the range complements our existing suppliers such as Terex Powerscreen and Doppstadt and helps us complete the product offering to our clients. The Doosan range spans all our existing industry sectors from Construction & Demolition and Quarrying & Earthmoving to Recycling and Scrap Handling as well as Ports, Rail and Plant hire,” said Sean McGeary, Sales Director at Blue Central. “The addition of Doosan forms part of a long-term plan of growth for our family-owned distribution business and allows us to scale our aftermarket offering. We continue to aspire towards excellent customer service and are committed to continue our investment in our people, products and customers.” Blue Central have a network of engineers based right across the region, offering customers total support throughout their machine’s lifetime. Their ‘Blue Care’ service packages allow customers to choose a level of service which works best for them, to help improve their machines efficiency whilst minimising the cost of ownership. Blue Central will also supply genuine Doosan OEM parts with a large stock holding and same/next day delivery to keep machines up and running. This new distribution partnership has led to significant investment from Blue Central as they acquire a second facility. The new 4-acre site based in Nantwich (Cheshire) will act as a dedicated depot for their Doosan equipment and spare parts. They have also grown their team to help support the Doosan brand with the addition of a new operations team and sales representatives. They have also recruited a number of factory trained engineers who have been provided with specific diagnostic tooling and equipment. “We welcome the appointment of Blue Machinery Central as our Authorised dealer for the Northwest and North Wales. They bring their strong after-market support and parts expertise to the Doosan Construction products in the region,” added Kim Dudley, Doosan Regional Manager UK-North and Nordics. “With all the stage V diesel engines and Dash -7 Mid and Heavy product launches completed in 2021 and new products like the DX100W 11tonne Wheeled Excavator and new Mini Excavators coming on-stream early in 2022, it promises to be an exciting year. “Blue Machinery Central have committed to carry depth of stock of new machines and parts, to offer excellent levels of support and availability of Doosan products. We trust Doosan customers will give them the opportunity to deliver the latest dash 7 products in 2022 and experience the new comfort levels, fuel economy and superb performance of the dash -7 range.”
More and more technologies are emerging from the construction industry as time goes on. The problem is that it can be hard to keep up with it all. On top of this, the adoption process takes up a huge amount of money and time. Construction professionals have to learn about these technologies, so that they can test and implement them on a trial basis, before moving on to full adoption. If you want to find out more about the tech that is out there and the benefits of it, then this is the guide for you. Technology makes it Easier for Everyone to Collaborate The great thing about technology is that it does in fact make it much easier for everyone to collaborate. Using tech on the job site makes it much easier for various contractors to communicate with their team, whether it is the builder, the architect or even the owner. It also allows people to collect information from the job site so that it can then be shared with others while asking any questions, before getting input support in real-time. Useful tech can include online websites and mobile apps too. This can aid with document sharing, management, archiving and more. If you do adopt tech for this reason then you need to make sure that you are maintaining it. It may be that you need to look into ways to make your systems faster as time goes on and that you do not overlook the importance of updates. Technology Allows Any Contractor to Make an Informed Decision Technology also allows contractors or even project managers to make way more timely decisions. They can do this based on things such as cost and labour data. With intelligent modelling, it is entirely possible for users to make adjustments to their building model and all of this can be done in real-time too. Designers and can visualise how scenarios can change the look of a building while also giving them the chance to consider things such as time and even cost constraints. In the end, technology can help project teams to be more on the ball while also helping them to make decisions faster. It also ensures that the project stays within the budget and timeline set. Automating the Capture of Information Another great thing about technology is that it allows supervisors to use a mobile or other device to document employee hours worked. This can be done wirelessly and it can then be sent to the field office. This tech removes the need for excess paperwork and it also helps to streamline the timesheet approval system. This information can then be added to the main system for the company, decreasing errors while also dealing with any inefficiencies that may be more involved with record-based timekeeping. Things like this are ideal for construction sites that have hundreds of employees at any given moment. It is also ideal for smaller companies who do not have time or the process required to document such data, proving its usefulness in any given situation. Using tech to Ensure Documentation and Compliance Using tech on the job site also allows construction workers and teams to meet documentation requirements. Digital photos, videos and even webcam documents can be stored in document management solutions. Systems like this can then be accessed via a portal or even any mobile device. The great thing about this is that it saves a huge amount of time and it also reduces the number of penalties someone may experience. Real-Time Data Mobile tech, such as tablets or even smartphones can be paired with cloud-based storage and it can also help to improve the overall efficiency of the workflow on the job site. Construction contractors can access things such as blueprints, contracts and any other important kind of information. This can all be done in real-time and it can be used from the job site. This decreases the wait time and it can also cause serious delays. This allows people to avoid expensive mistakes and it also makes the whole process farconsiderable amount of time and money more efficient. Of course, there are many things that you can do to try and make sure that you get the best result out of your construction business and if you follow this guide then you will soon find that it is both easier and faster for you to adopt technology while also ensuring that you use it to your full advantage. Tech has truly changed construction for the better, and it isn’t hard to see why at all.
Once you’ve decided to make changes to your home, that feeling of excitement will grow and grow until you break ground on your latest project. Home renovation projects have a way of filling grown adults with such glee. There is just something so thrilling about changing or adding rooms in your home – you have to experience it for yourself to understand. As exciting as these extension projects are, there are five things that you need to consider before starting them: 1. How Long It Will Take A typical extension project for your home can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months to complete. You must allow for surveying and design time, planning, and drawing time. That doesn’t include the time it will take to get the correct permits or find the best contractor for the job. Home extension projects should never be completed in a rush, take your time to complete the project, or else you might regret it later. Time is one of the important factors you need to consider before embarking on a renovation project. 2. How Much It Will Cost Budgets are a necessary part of any home renovation project, so take the time to decide how much you are prepared to spend to achieve your extension dreams. Be realistic and honest about the money you have available to dedicate to your project. Don’t forget to include VAT into your budget; this will reduce your spending power by around one-sixth of your total budget. VAT costs will be levied against materials as well as all builders’ fees. 3. How Much Value It Will Add Your home extension project needs to make sense for it to work. Don’t add rooms or extensions just for the sake of building on – make sure that your extension project will add value to your property. This is particularly important if you have recently bought a new house by browsing Toronto homes for sale. You might want to extend every room, but something will have to give. You need to weigh up the costs of these projects with how much value they will add to your house. 4. Laws By law, homeowners need to make sure that any new building or extension plans for their property have been approved by the relevant local authorities. These plans differ from place to place so be sure to check in with your local department to ensure that your plans are within the laws of your neighborhood. 5. Neighbors All renovation projects, no matter how well they are planned, will affect your neighbors. You need to ensure that your extension project doesn’t negatively impact their views or cause too much noise. It is the neighborly thing to do, to check in with them before commencing any building work. This might not be an actual law, but it will help you to curry favor with the people that you and your family will have to live next door to for years to come. The easiest way to do this is to let them know your plans, how long they will take, and what impact you can foresee for your neighbors.
Whether you are a contractor, an architect or a landowner, consulting and working with the right M&E Consultants Mechanical and Electrical Engineers can ensure that your construction project will optimize the performance of your building while operating costs are minimized MEP consultants work along with the architects and building owners throughout the process of designing, analysing and constructing. They evaluate various system options by ascertaining the needs of the entire project. This allows the engineers to use the necessary systems that work and perform them as designed. There are several technologies and systems that go into an operational modern building. An MEP engineer can help to coordinate the systems of the building to ensure that a sustainable design is reached and the owner’s investments are optimized. Here are some of the major reasons why working along with an MEP engineer will considerably impact your renovation or construction proposal: Efficient Energy Conservation HVAC, plumbing designs and electrical help in reducing the amount of energy used in the building. However, an MEP engineer can further implement numerous energy management solutions that will potentially make the building more sustainable. By using environmental-friendly products, MEP engineers can improve the operations and design to minimize energy consumed Building Automation Centralized automated networks composed of software and hardware can control the building’s lighting, HVAC systems, security features and other things of utility. Automation systems ensure that the building works on an optimal performance while maintaining the safety and comfort of people in the building. MEP engineers will effectively design efficient systems that will help in monitoring the building’s performance and energy utilized. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems An MEP engineer will design and install an efficient system to deliver maximum outputs while maintaining standards that are healthy for the environment. Whether it is deciding upon UFAD systems or weighing the advantages of automation techniques to effectively help HVAC systems to conserve maximum energy. Efficient Designing for Long Term Benefits It doesn’t matter if you are simply renovating an existing building or are constructing a new one, an MEP engineer can help. They ensure that only the most cost-efficient methods and designs are used for the construction process. These methods will not only ensure modernity and advanced technology but will give your building a great chance of lasting long. MEP consulting engineers may also follow up every couple of years to make sure if your building is functioning at the desired level. This is called retro-commissioning. It is aimed to identify changes in your building’s operational needs to make sure that new systems are still operating as designed. Environment Quality of the Building The building’s indoor and outdoor quality has a serious impact on the occupant’s comfort and productivity levels. In the context of commercial buildings such as offices, it means that there will be lesser sick days, increased productivity and uplifted moods the majority of the time. This quality can be enhanced in several ways, whether it is utilizing natural sunlight or improving the ventilation system to eliminate odour and other pathogens. An MEP consultant will help you by making you recognize the best methods to improve the environmental quality of your building. Plumbing Plumbing includes the sewer, natural gas, fire suppression, drinking water and other waste systems. Consulting MEP engineers will ensure that the plumbing designs and machinery used are well-suited for your building. This will further result in integration of water conservation methods that will make your building more environment-friendly and cost effective in the long run. Water Conservation Continuing with plumbing, water conservation is of extreme importance to any building. The occupants of any building require water for a lot of tasks, ranging from drinking to washing. Efficient plumbing systems can help to lower the volume of water that your building consumes. MEP engineers can help you by incorporating designs such as insulated piping, improved HVAC systems and low-flow fixtures. Conserving and a healthy distribution of water will result in satisfied occupants as well as a reduced water bill. Safety and Protection from Fire Safety measures such as sprinklers and fire suppression equipment require expertly coordinated implementation. These systems need to ensure that the building meets any safety requirements set. Also, these systems need to fulfil the various areas of the building. MEP consultants can synchronize fire and plumbing apparatuses, to increase the building’s effectiveness and preparedness during a fire. Conclusion An MEP engineer can help you during the process of construction or renovation of a building. By taking various measures to improve the overall utility and sustainability of the building, they can ensure that both the occupants and the owners are satisfied in the long run.
Pests can be a problem to anyones home or office. This menace can cause untold suffering to people who get affected by this problem. Sometimes it can be easy for one to control pests on their own. There are other times when one has to hire a pest control company to help them out. However, before you hire a company specialising in pest control manchester, there are several things you need to consider. Here are factors to consider when choosing a pest control for mice in Manchester: 1. Experience There are many pests control companies out there ready to work with you. Some can promise to do the work at very low costs. However, you may not have to consider just that. Get to know if the company you want to choose has the right experience in mice control. Does the company boast of sufficient experience in dealing with the kind of pests that are bothering you? Well, consider the number of years the company has been in business for you to be sure of their services. 2. Consider licensing and insurance A reputable company should be properly insured and licensed to carry out its roles. This is one of the best ways to know that a company is legitimate and that they are ready to be liable for all their actions. This also gives you, the customer, adequate protection if something goes wrong in the process of pest control. 3. What kind of services do they offer; or which pests do they control? Some of the best pest control companies can kill most of the pests found at home. Apart from mice control, you need to know what other pests the company can control. If a company offers the services that you require and other extras, you should consider them. Do they offer this pest control on an all-year-round basis? Be sure to ask and determine all these facts. 4. What equipment do they use? The kind of equipment the company uses to control pests is also of concern. How effective is such equipment? Is it friendly to the environment? What effects will such use of equipment have on the effectiveness of pest control? You may also want to know the kind of chemicals the company uses to control pests. 5. Enquire on the cost of pest control This is yet another factor you may want to consider before you contract a pest control company. The cost will be determined by such issues as the number of personnel to be used, the kind of equipment employed in the procedure, and how long the process takes. Get quotes from as many pest control companies as possible. This gives you the leeway to choose an affordable company. As long as you are sure of your budget, it will be easy for you to make a decision based on this issue. 6. Availability Your urgency to deal with the pests is another factor you have to consider. The mice and other pests may have caused havoc on your property for a long period. If you need to exterminate these pests urgently, then go for the pest control companies that are willing to move in in the shortest time possible.
