Checking a Contractor's References
Thursday, September 07, 2006
You should always check references. Get names and phone numbers (the Contractor should be proud of any past work and happy to give the information) and call them.
Ask -- at least -- these four questions:
1) Did the Contractor stay on schedule and follow the terms of your contract?
2) Did the Contractor listen to your concerns, respond to problems, and seem concerned about resolving the issues?
3) Were you pleased with the work and were you pleased with how it got done? (okay, so it's two questions... sue me.)
4) Did the Contractor make all the necessary corrections to any problems?
Click here to find out if a Contractor is licensed. When you're ready to do any renovations, keep in Construction Deal in mind to find a local pro.
Ask -- at least -- these four questions:
1) Did the Contractor stay on schedule and follow the terms of your contract?
2) Did the Contractor listen to your concerns, respond to problems, and seem concerned about resolving the issues?
3) Were you pleased with the work and were you pleased with how it got done? (okay, so it's two questions... sue me.)
4) Did the Contractor make all the necessary corrections to any problems?
Click here to find out if a Contractor is licensed. When you're ready to do any renovations, keep in Construction Deal in mind to find a local pro.
2 Comments:
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KTP, 1:29 PM
KTP, 1:29 PM
Yeah, every day I drive by my neighbor's house and drool over his complete lack-of-a-$400-a-month-electric-bill status... I'm jealous.
As far as DIYers go, you always need an expert at some point. You might be able to knock out a wall, or install your own counters, but at some point you may need a plumber to give you double sinks or an electrician to wire up the sconces. Sconce? Spelling doesn't look right.
Anyway, we're here for you!
As far as DIYers go, you always need an expert at some point. You might be able to knock out a wall, or install your own counters, but at some point you may need a plumber to give you double sinks or an electrician to wire up the sconces. Sconce? Spelling doesn't look right.
Anyway, we're here for you!
construction deal is a great site. what a great idea. we are do-it-yourselfers (stay tuned for the Great Bathroom Remodel) but not by MY choice. I know that if/when we are ready to find a professional to help us with something, I will definitely look to your site for resources.
love the post below on solar panels. got me thinking. hmmm.