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.