We are getting a DPC, quite a bit of replastering, a few electrical bits (new sockets and light fittings, nothing major), and a stud wall plus door.
I have asked a builder who did a v small job for us once to come and quote, he should be giving us that in the next couple of days. I like him, and I have confidence in his work. I've seen work that he has done for other people, he works a lot round here.
Now, I know I should get more quotes, but my problem is that I only know of one other builder, he is a friend's uncle. He did great work in her house, but I'm a bit worried about getting him out to quote and then not using him if I feel the other guy is a better bet. I wonder whether this would make it awkward with my friend, as she has already pointed out he is unlikely to be the cheapest.
To get three quotes I'd need to pick the third out of the yellow pages, have asked neighbours and there's nobody they would recommend. I wouldn't be comfortable giving the job to someone who I'd picked at random.
My question is this: is it mad to just go with the builder I like, and only get one quote?