SG Coatings are a team of professional female and male painters who have been providing residential and commercial painting services to their Mornington Peninsula clients since 2014. As a member of Master Painters Australia, constantly networking with other builders and trades, SG Coatings has been watching the construction boom closely to determine how their clients may be affected.
“Everything that goes up must come down,” said owner Sophie Grover. “We all understand that. It is our responsibility to ensure our community isn’t impacted heavily, and we are all around to deliver the services required.”
It’s been a harrowing couple of years for business owners in the construction industry, facing material shortages, lockdowns, labour shortages, rising labour costs and increased material costs. Unfortunately, some of the larger volume builders won’t survive, but Sophie said there was no reason to overlook smaller local businesses.
“Now is the time to support smaller businesses who have an opportunity to grow. Across the Peninsula there are thousands of reputable, independent tradespeople who are extremely experienced, not only in their trades but also in running a successful business.”
If you are still feeling uneasy about building or renovating at this time, there are ways you can ensure your security. First, establish if your tradesperson is fully insured, and never pay for your entire project up front, instead opting for progress payments. Also be sure you never choose the cheapest quotation. Ensure the company has a professional website, recent reviews and has completed similar size projects before. Finally, choose a small, local business who genuinely cares about the well-being of their community.
“The building industry is extremely resilient, and we have learned to adapt,” Sophie said. “For us it’s business as usual, continuing to deliver the reliable service our clients deserve for many years to come.”
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