First thing every homeowner should do is check the cont. lic. on LNI. The next is verify insurance and bond. Ask for referrals from previous customers. Finally you should develop a balanced payment plan with the contractor so neither is out one way or the other.
References, licenses, bonds, insured to state requirements are musts. i personally dont charge a penny til job done, which eliminates a lot of monetary anxiety for customer. this also places finishing the project as main goal as it rightfully demands for me to receive deserved compensation for job done as cosmetically appealing and in time minimizing my investment in materials necessary for job completion.
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Like it has been stated before, ensure the contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. Buildzoom’s rating system is a great tool to help you look for quality contractors. I recommend looking for one of their Master Contractors with a high score.
Some of our clients take estimates and bids from 2-3 contractors to ensure they are getting a good deal. That being said, it’s important to ensure quality, which doesn’t always mean cheap. Go with a contractor that stays within your budget and one that can give you quality work without cutting corners.
Most companies have profiles on multiple sites such as Buildzoom, Yelp or Angie’s List where you can read customer testimonials.
Make sure they are licensed, insured and bonded. Meet with them, ask questions, usually your gut will tell you if you can trust them or not. Also ask for referrals and ask to go see projects they have completed and meet with their past clients.
Try to get comparative estimates from reputable and professional contractors. Deal only with licensed, bonded and fully insured contractors. The scope of work should be very detailed with the square footage and materials to be used clearly written in the proposal. The stage payments should be fairly distributed and balanced. It should be fair for both the homeowner and contractor.
The legal contract should reflect whatever was agreed on the original estimate. This should be based on the compliance requirements of the licensing authority in your state.