Interested in carrying out construction works? Transform your dream project into reality and contact one of the construction companies in Malta or Gozo to book your slot now! Whatever project you have in mind, be it a small or large scale project, a professional building contractor can help you realise your dream. Constructors will collaborate with architects and civil engineers in order to produce any building or alteration you require in accordance with local building legislations and established site plans.

What do you need to prepare before contacting a construction company?

Whether you need to construct a new building, carry out structural alterations or extensions to an existing building, change the use of a building or of a single room, you'd need to apply for a development permit from the local Planning Authority through one of the architects listed on Yellow. There are a number of development applications you can request, such as a Full Development or a Minor Amendment application, and the architect of your choice will guide you on which one best applies for your needs. Permits would be issued after a couple of months and as soon as final site plans and permits are issued, the construction can commence.

How do you choose a construction company?

Type of construction

What can building contractors execute? You may wish to build a house from the ground up, construct a block of apartments, or any other domestic unit. Otherwise, you may wish to construct a commercial establishment, such as a hotel, office, school, factory or any other industrial unit. Whether you wish to construct one building or a number of investments, you can find the right building contractor on Yellow. Local contractors can make use of both traditional construction methods and contemporary ones in old and modern buildings. Most popular materials used for construction are stone and concrete.

Building contractors may specialise in a specific type of construction. One company may specialise in houses of character, farmhouses and other old buildings, another may focus on attaining private commercial projects, and other companies may just accept jobs related to the public sector. If you're interested in a multi-building investment, best to entrust one of the bigger companies in the sector which can handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Construction quality

You may be inclined toward choosing a construction company which has an available slot in the coming months, but make sure you'll not be forfeiting quality. Ask for references and read reviews to check whether they're professional, punctual and reliable, and browse through accomplished projects to ensure you're making the right choice. Also inquire on the quality of the building materials used to ensure they're durable enough to withstand all elements.

Timing

In an ideal world, a building contractor will be able to start the job in the following weeks or months, but you'll not experience this scenario anytime soon. Malta is currently undergoing a building frenzy and builders are up to their necks with both domestic and commercial works. If you're tight on time, you may be required to choose the contractor which has the earliest available slot. Otherwise, if you're set on a specific company, you may need to wait a couple of years for an empty slot.

We also suggest you check the estimate time the company will take to finish off the project. Will they dedicate all their time to your project or will they send construction workers 3 days a week to your premises? Clarify all logistics and timeframes to avoid setbacks and check whether they'll manage to respect your deadlines or not.

Construction Safety

Check whether the construction company you choose follows safety procedures, such as scaffolding and use of safety equipment, in order to avoid injuries on the construction site.

Services offered by construction companies

Builders will generally offer a free on-site assessment to evaluate what needs to be done and to determine all your requirements before issuing a quote.

Apart from basic construction services, some companies may also offer alterations and other construction related services such as pool construction, roofing, home extensions, conversions, changing of beams, opening of windows, doors and arches, balconies, and underground garage and basement construction. Additionally, some may also provide project management, excavation, demolition and restoration services. They may work from the foundation upwards, tackling all development stages in a professional manner.

Building contractors may also execute turnkey projects, managing gypsum works, plastering, tile laying, concrete works, electrical and plumbing installations, and any other finishing jobs.

The construction company will take care of sourcing all the necessary equipment and machinery such as cranes, dumpers, tools, tipper trucks, jackhammers and high ups, which are necessary for the project you have in mind.