Tips to consider when remodeling or customizing your home:
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TIPS ON HIRING A CONTRACTOR

1. Make sure contractor has liability & work comp insurance. Call to verify that policies are current.
2. Hire only licensed contractors. Check with your local municipality to confirm.
3. Check with your local BBB to see if any complaints have been filed & if they were resolved.
4. Check references and follow up with homeowners. A few questions you might want to ask:
Were they happy with the contractor? How was the quality of work? Was the contractor accessible? Did he respond to problems as they arose in a timely manner? Did he keep the project moving? Would you recommend this contractor and would you use him/her again?
5. View samples or tour work. Ask if they've done similar projects.
6. Trust your instincts. Did the contractor return your call promptly and show up for your appointment? During the meeting, did the contractor answer questions to your satisfaction? Willingly provide references? Lay out his expectations for the job? Did you feel like you had good rapport with this person? This is important; communication is the most important aspect of the client/contractor relationship and you have to feel that you can speak directly and honestly with your contractor.