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🎧 Episode overview:Â
Hosted by: Anna Scothern, Chief Executive, NHIC
Guest: Katharine Harrison, Co-Founder of Digital Buildings
Supporting Doorstep Digest: Guide to Choosing a Builder
Sponsored by: CORGI Services and Recticel Insulation
About the Episode
In this informative episode of the NHIC Podcast, Anna Scothern is joined by Katharine Harrison from Digital Buildings to explore one of the most important decisions a homeowner can make—choosing the right builder.
This episode supports the NHIC’s Guide to Choosing a Builder, part of the Doorstep Digest series aimed at providing free, trusted advice to UK homeowners.
Together, Anna and Katharine unpack what homeowners need to know to hire the right professional for their home improvement project. They discuss everything from planning and researching potential builders to understanding contracts, spotting red flags, and staying safe throughout the process.
What’s Covered in this Episode:
âś… Why choosing the right builder is key to success and peace of mind
đź“‹ How to plan, write a project brief, and find trusted contractors
🛠️ What to check when reviewing credentials and experience
đź’¬ Why written quotes, contracts, and agreed payment terms matter
đźš© Common red flags to watch for during the hiring process
🧰 How Retrogreen’s With You All the Way service supports homeowners through every stage of a retrofit
🤝 The benefits of competency schemes, auditing, and end-of-work assessments
🏗️ Why being part of NHIC and collaborating on resources like the Doorstep Digests benefits the entire industry
Key Links:
Guide to Choosing a Builder – Doorstep Digest: https://nhic.org.uk/doorstep-digests/guide-to-choosing-a-builder/
Digital Buildings: https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/digital-buildings/
CORGI Services: https://corgiservices.com/
Recticel Insulation: https://www.recticelinsulation.com/en-gb/home
NHIC Dorrstep Digests: https://nhic.org.uk/doorstep-digests/
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By The National Home Improvement Council🎧 Episode overview:Â
Hosted by: Anna Scothern, Chief Executive, NHIC
Guest: Katharine Harrison, Co-Founder of Digital Buildings
Supporting Doorstep Digest: Guide to Choosing a Builder
Sponsored by: CORGI Services and Recticel Insulation
About the Episode
In this informative episode of the NHIC Podcast, Anna Scothern is joined by Katharine Harrison from Digital Buildings to explore one of the most important decisions a homeowner can make—choosing the right builder.
This episode supports the NHIC’s Guide to Choosing a Builder, part of the Doorstep Digest series aimed at providing free, trusted advice to UK homeowners.
Together, Anna and Katharine unpack what homeowners need to know to hire the right professional for their home improvement project. They discuss everything from planning and researching potential builders to understanding contracts, spotting red flags, and staying safe throughout the process.
What’s Covered in this Episode:
âś… Why choosing the right builder is key to success and peace of mind
đź“‹ How to plan, write a project brief, and find trusted contractors
🛠️ What to check when reviewing credentials and experience
đź’¬ Why written quotes, contracts, and agreed payment terms matter
đźš© Common red flags to watch for during the hiring process
🧰 How Retrogreen’s With You All the Way service supports homeowners through every stage of a retrofit
🤝 The benefits of competency schemes, auditing, and end-of-work assessments
🏗️ Why being part of NHIC and collaborating on resources like the Doorstep Digests benefits the entire industry
Key Links:
Guide to Choosing a Builder – Doorstep Digest: https://nhic.org.uk/doorstep-digests/guide-to-choosing-a-builder/
Digital Buildings: https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/digital-buildings/
CORGI Services: https://corgiservices.com/
Recticel Insulation: https://www.recticelinsulation.com/en-gb/home
NHIC Dorrstep Digests: https://nhic.org.uk/doorstep-digests/
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