Get the right home remodeling contractors for your project. Here’s some useful hiring advice to guide you.
Get recommendations
Reach out to people you know and trust. Check in with contacts. And ask local shops for building supplies for remodeling companies that hit the mark. Referrals and recommendations can help you get the leads you need to find prospective remodeling companies that fit the bill, This Old House says.
Make a list
Make it easy to conduct interviews when you start meeting them. If a live interview isn’t possible, go for a video call. There’s a world of difference between conducting the interview through phone and seeing the person you’re talking to. A video call gives you more material to evaluate whether the remodeling firm is a good match for the project you have in mind.
Check for the basics
Hire only when the company’s home remodeling contractors are licensed and insured. If they aren’t, then that could put you in a tight spot, especially if someone gets into an accident while they’re working on your property. Protect yourself against future costs by asking for proof of the contractor’s insurance liability.
Prepare questions
It’s easy for an interview to get off-track or sidelined. Don’t let that happen. Time is precious. Plus, you wouldn’t want to waste the contractor’s time and yours. Get the interview done as soon as possible. Prepare questions in advance to make it easy to keep track of the discussion and whether or not you’ve covered all the necessary issues.
Set a payment schedule
Don’t pay for the entire job at the beginning. Some companies often ask for half of the total while some start with a 10-percent fee at the contract signing. You’ll want to make sure your contractors are all right with the payment schedule. If they have suggestions, hear them out.
