Choosing a Contractor
Chances are, your home is your largest and most important financial asset.
Choosing the right contractor can add long-term value to your home that will easily be recognized by both guests and potential homebuyers.
When choosing a contractor, it’s important to keep in mind:
How long they have been in business
If you can see samples of their work
- If they are willing to supply you with references
- Will be using subcontractors
- Do they have insurance coverage
- How many crews they operate and the number of jobs they take on in any given season
- Will they provide written estimates? - This will give you a better sense of the scope and size of your renovation and the appropriate costs
Signs your contractor is less than professional:
They expect full payment up front
They always seem to have leftover materials that’ll be “perfect” for you around the back of their truck
They’re not concerned with a legally binding contract
Start and finish times are less than firm
Instead of getting the necessary papers in order, they expect you to get the required paperwork from the local permit office