Hiring a general contractor is not a simple task, so, avoid these common mistakes when hiring one.
Price should not be the first motivation in hiring a general contractor – Hiring the least expensive general contractor does not necessarily mean that the contractor’s work is of low quality, but at the same time, it does not mean that the contractor’s work is of the highest quality, thus, price should not be the first motivation in hiring a general contractor. You want the job to be done right, after all, you will have to leave with the final product for years to come.
Do not ignore what other people say – Ask the contractor to provide you with referrals, and contact them. Ask them questions about the quality of work, whether the contractor perform the work within the specified time frame, if there were any issues/problems during the remodeling, how the contractor resolved the issues/problems, and whether the contractor was courteous and professional. Also, search online to see what customers wrote about the contractor.
Do not ignore your instincts and heart, but do not let them rule your logic – If you feel uncomfortable with the contractor, think twice before hiring her/him. Find out what it is that made you feel uncomfortable, and try to get clarification from yourself and the contractor. Feelings and instincts are often correct, yet, may be deceiving. Weigh in on your feelings, instincts, AND logic, before making a decision whether to hire (or not hire) that contractor.
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