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To reduce the risk of hiring the wrong home
remodeling contractor you should first do a
little preparation yourself for the home
remodeling project. Sketch out and write down
what you want remodeled. Provide a copy of this
information to each prospective home remodeling
contractor as this will help to minimize
misunderstandings of requirements.
If you are adding a home addition, use stakes
and string or even spray paint and mark the area
on the existing lawn/ground.
Next talk to your local building inspector to
understand what permits and building
requirements are necessary for your home
remodeling project.
Visit home improvement centers and look at
materials expected to be used on your project
(e.g. lumber, doors, windows, appliances,
countertops, roofing material, etc.). Make note
of their costs so you will be able to compare
material costs proposed by prospective
contractors. While visiting home improvement
centers also talk with some of the employees
about costs and lead times for particular
products of interest. For example, there are
many types of doors and windows and frequently
there can be significant lead times for
deliveries.
When you start calling prospective contracts ask
for references and previous work that you can
visit.
Finally, make sure you get multiple quotes and
make sure that they are in writing. Also ask how
long the quotation is valid. |
