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What to watch for with contractors?
This checklist compiles the top 10 tips to consider when selecting a contractor:
- Get Multiple Estimates.
- Hire Local, Licensed Contractors Whenever Possible.
- Check Their Past Work.
- Take Your Time Making a Sound Decision.
- Check Their Insurance and Bonding.
- Get Everything in Writing.
- Understand Your Right to Cancel.
What is expected from a contractor?
Contractors expect clients to know exactly what they want. In doing so, savvy clients will educate themselves about the general flow of similar construction or remodeling projects, be able to read blueprints, and know how to clearly communicate their needs to the contractor, project manager and subcontractors.
What happens if my home is damaged while contracting?
They have insurance to cover the cost should your home get damaged while they’re working on it. However, depending on the type of damage and your relationship with the contractor, they might offer to cover the cost out of their own pocket rather than filing an insurance claim. Whether you choose to take this option up to your own discretion.
What to do if you have a problem with a contractor?
In the event of a problem, document it right away with date-stamped photos, and send a letter to the contractor and/or the supplier or manufacturer, depending on the item and time frame, and keep a copy for your files. It’s always best to start with the contractor, even if the contractor’s warranty period is over.
What should I look out for when hiring a contractor?
It’s always best to start with the contractor, even if the contractor’s warranty period is over. A conscientious contractor will want to know if there are problems with his workmanship or products he has installed, whether or not he is responsible.
Why should you work with a reputable contractor?
Yet another reason to work with a reputable contractor is that he is more likely to honor the warranty and return to fix things, even after the typical one-year warranty has expired. The terms warranty and guarantee are often used interchangeably and have the same meaning legally. However, as commonly used in construction law: