Saturday, April 15, 2017

12 Steps to Get the Right Contractor for Your Home Renovation or Repair





We’ve all heard a story, whether in conversation, the news or somewhere online, about people losing money on less than ethical contractors. How do you find the right one?

Ask friends for referrals of businesses they have personally done business with, but don’t stop there. It’s vital to research any company before hiring them, no matter where the referral came from.

 

Mike Holmes, from Make It Right Construction and the TV showHolmes on Homes, shares tips to hiring a contractor on his website.

From This Old House.com, here are the Top 8 Pro Tips on How to Hire a Contractor.

Here is a quick top 12 summary from the sites above. Please go to them for more in-depth details.

  1. Slow down – take the time to do this right
  2. Educate yourself – learn the steps involved and why
  3. Get recommendations
  4. Do phone interviews
  5. Meet face to face
  6. Check references
  7. Investigate the facts
  8. Make plans and get bids
  9. Do a background check
  10. Set a payment schedule
  11. Don’t let price be your guide
  12. Put everything in writing

Any home renovation or repair can cause nervousness, but taking the time to secure the right person for the right job can make the outcome excellent. 

        Your Flooring Consultant,

        Matt Capell, President of Capell Flooring and Interiors
 

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