By Danilo Mart
When your office space is in dire need of refurbishing, but you must do it on a budget, one area that you can save money in is the cost of the materials you will require. Many companies doing office refurbishments will supply the materials for you and include an additional charge on their price, making them more expensive. As such, sourcing everything you need can take some time, but it can also help you save money on your refurbishment costs. Below are some tips to help you with this task so you can do an excellent job refurbishing your offices on a tight budget.
Decide On A Plan For Your Office Refurbishment
Before you start shopping for the materials for your refurbishment project, you must determine what you will be doing. You will need to create plans for the work you will be doing, which can also help you create a shopping list of the materials you will require to complete your project. Once your plans are decided, you can now turn your attention to the materials required, and you may need assistance from the company that is doing the refurbishment work.
Compile A Shopping List Of Materials You Need
With the company’s assistance doing the office refurbishment work, you can start compiling a list of the materials you will need for your refurbishment project. You can start listing out supplies such as fire-rated plasterboard, access panels, ceiling tiles, and anything else you will need, and ensure you have the correct quantities with an allowance for wastage. Once you have a list of everything required and when it is needed, and it is compiled in a spreadsheet, you can start looking for the best prices on the materials for your office refurbishment.
Comparing Suppliers
If you could order everything you need for your office refurbishment in one go and have it delivered simultaneously, it could save you money. However, this is often not practical, and you will need to order things as your project progresses and before they are required to ensure there are no delays to your refurbishment project.
Start working through the various materials on your shopping list that you will need first, and see which suppliers offer the best prices. You will need to ensure you look at the lead time for the products you order, their cost, and the delivery charges you will incur. You will want to look at as many different suppliers as possible to ensure you get the best prices for quality materials. Use as few suppliers as possible to reduce your delivery costs, and if possible, use one that offers free delivery.
You can research everything you need at the start of your project, but as it progresses, double-check the latest materials price before placing your order. Material prices often fluctuate in the construction industry and having a quick check on prices before ordering can help you save money on the cost of your office refurbishment. With lots of searching and some luck, you can help reduce the cost of your office refurbishment and ensure it does not go over budget.
