Homeowners Guide to choosing "The Right Contractor"
A home is one of the most important assets one can have, whether you're a new home owner or you've lived in your home for years you know that there is always improvements & maintenance that needs to be done to keep the your home beautiful and in good shape.
Finding a
contractor in today's world can become an overwhelming experience because of
the many options available, the top 5 consumer rated sources are:
- Angie's List
- Houzz
- Buildzoom
- Home Advisor
- BBB
We've made it
easy for you to narrow down your options to hire "The Right Contractor"
by highlighting the most important things you should check off your list before you
make a final decision:
- Any contractor that is coming to your home should be registered & have an active license with the CSLB (Check a license HERE)
- Must provide references and contact information to previous clients and projects along with current clients and projects in progress upon request.
- A well established Contractor should have substantial reviews on Angie's List, BBB, Buildzoom, Houzz, Google & Yelp with descriptions of clients experience & photos of their work.
- Provides proof of active bond & insurance.
- Provides business card or proper
credentials with verifiable business address and contact information.
Alright
you're off to a good start! Now that you've qualified your options it's time to
make sure you check off the next list to achieve a successful project.
1. The
contractor you choose to work on your home should not only make you feel comfortable,
he/she should be easy to communicate with and answer any questions or concerns
you may have prior to being hired.
2. If it
sounds too good to be true... You know
the rest!
Yes, it's tempting to go for the lowest price but more than
likely it will end up costing you more in the long run.
To make sure you are getting a transparent deal and avoid
any misunderstandings make sure to request a formal written proposal along with
the detailed description of the scope of work and a clear list of what is included and what is not included in
the price.
3. You've now
made a decision and you are ready to move forward on your project, exciting!
The contractor should provide you with a detailed Home Improvement Contract
that must include the following:
A clear
description of the work
An exact
amount of the contract
Start date
of the project
Approximate
completion date of the project
A stage
payment schedule
A 3 Day right to cancel
4. Down
Payment: BEWARE! it is illegal to ask for or accept
a down payment of more than
10 percent of the total home improvement contract price or $1,000 whichever
is less.
5. Last but
not least- A good contractor will protect your property as if it were his/hers
by covering traffic areas and ensuring safety while working in your home.
You've done your homework, now it's time to build your dream
home!
Schedule a free consultation today at
(877)676-2446
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