- Experience must reflect expertise:
- Association often suggests integrity:
- References should support legality:
- Competition must invite better deals:
- Price should equate quality:
When choosing your Residential contractor, make sure to ask about the contractors’ experience. Possible questions are: How many years have you been in this industry? What is your average number of Residential contracts every year? Make sure that your contractor has an evident history of successful accomplishments.
There are two main types of contractors:
Contractors for commercial construction and other specialized projects such as roofing and concrete.
Contractors for residential construction
Over the years, contractors have come together to form associations that recognize legal members. These groups validate the qualifications, capabilities and integrity of their members. Choose a contractor that is a member of a particular contractor organization. Acceptance and membership in an esteemed professional group says a lot about its workmanship and quality of output as these organizations accept members who pass their standard. However, don't close your doors to independent contractors. Just make sure to double check their repertoire before closing any deal.
In the duration of your Residential project, you will be entrusting the contractor with a significant amount of money. It is important that your contractor is someone you can trust. Before choosing any Residential contractor, require bidders to provide you with several bank references, insurance certificate and other documents to support the legality of their entity. You would not want to be working with a company that has pending legal cases with former clients or financing banks.
There are numerous contractors who will be willing to cut a good deal with you. Even when you found a contractor offering a relatively reasonable trade, continue to check out other contractors and their offers. Don't be afraid to disclose that you are entertaining other bidders. Competition will encourage them to provide you with the best package they can offer. Have at least three contractors on your list of options. Compare their estimates of the project costs, and other important project details such as the quality of materials to be used and the project schedule. All these will help you decide which contractor has the best offer.
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