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The Builder Vetting Checklist
A practical checklist for homeowners and consultants to evaluate NZ builders — credentials, references, contract red flags, and quote comparisons.
6 documents included
Choosing the wrong builder costs more than money — it costs programme, stress, and rework. This checklist helps clients compare builders on facts, not sales talk.
Builders can also use it internally as a pre-tender readiness review to ensure licence, insurance, references, and contract terms stand up to scrutiny.
Key Benefits
- Compare builders on licence, insurance, and track record
- Identify contract and pricing red flags before you commit
- Protect budget, timeline, and peace of mind pre-construction
- Ask the right questions at the first meeting
- Document reference checks and written quote comparisons
What's Included
- Licencing and insurance verification checklist
- Written quote and scope comparison worksheet
- Reference and past project review questions
- Contract red-flag review (payment terms, variations, PC items)
- Communication and programme expectations scorecard
- Final shortlist decision summary
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