4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor

by | Feb 16, 2016 | Construction & Maintenance

It’s quite easy to make your house into the home you’ve always wanted, so long as you have the services of a reliable contractor at your service. If you’re still looking around, though, no worries. Take your time. You want to make sure you pick out the best one. To get the ball rolling that much faster, there are a few questions you should consider asking potential general contractors.

Questions to Keep in Mind

  1. What’s the schedule? houzz suggests starting with a schedule so you know who’s going to be onsite and on what days and on what times. A schedule also gives you an idea of what tasks to come and in what order they’ll happen. In remodeling, delays in delivery can mean a whole new set of deadlines pushed back. If you know the schedule, it’ll be easy for you to tell if everything is right on schedule or if you’re already behind a week or two.
  2. What kind of insurance do you have? The Federal Trade Commission emphasizes the importance of making sure you’re working with contractors who have insurance. They should have personal liability insurance, worker’s compensation, and property damage coverage. Don’t take the risk of hiring someone without insurance. You could end up footing the bill if they get into an accident while working on your home. Hospital bills, in particular, can drain your savings dry.
  3. Can I have references? If the contractor has worked for years, then getting you a list of satisfied clients in the past should be simple enough to do. If they can’t provide you with these information, that’s a glaring red flag you shouldn’t ignore. Also, when you do get your hands on these references, don’t waste them. Put them to good use by calling those numbers up and asking about your contractor. Did their projects run over budget? Were they happy with the service? This is one way to find out what kind of reputation your contractor has.
  4. Will you get the necessary permits? A competent contractor should know how to take over these tasks. If your contractor doesn’t seem all that knowledgeable, better find someone who knows the process inside out. Different countries have different permits of ways of getting this done. Hiring a pro means less stress and delays for you and your project so it’s a win. However, make sure you check up on those permits. That way, you know everything’s in order.

In Conclusion
Now that you’ve got these questions in mind, start contacting the professionals. The right contractor for you is out there!

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