Expert Advice On Hiring Contractors
Who could give you better advice than a contractor with
30 years of experience in the construction business? I was reading
somewhere that it only takes 10 years to become an expert at something.
With three decades of construction experience, I should be qualified to
give expert advice on hiring contractors.
What Type of Contractor Are You Looking For?
Bathroom remodeling contractors usually remodeled bathrooms. Don't look
for a roofing contractor to remodel your bathroom or plan on using a
bathroom remodeling contractor to build a large shopping mall.
How Much Experience Does Your Contractor Have?
I already told you that I have 30 years in the business, but that's not
going to do you any good, unless you're planning on hiring me. Ask this
question, it's very important. Find out how much experience your
contractor and their construction workers have, working on similar
projects
Is Your Contractor Licensed and Bonded?
You can usually contact your state's Department of consumer affairs to
find out if your contractor is licensed and bonded. The state of
California has a Contractor State Licensing Board and can be found, by
using the California state website. You can check your contractor's
license by visiting a contractor's license checking webpage on the
Internet.
Do You Get along with Your Contractor?
This is the most important item on the list for me. If I feel
comfortable with my contractor, there's a good chance that I'm going to
feel comfortable working with them. Now remember, sometimes you hire a
contractor and they won't be doing any of the work. You'll be dealing
with their construction workers, so try to get a little more information
about the construction workers that will be working on your project, if
the contractor isn't going to be working on your home.
Finding a good contractor isn't as hard as it seems, ask some good
questions about their business, check some of their references and make
sure that they're licensed. Good luck in finding a good contractor,
because there are plenty of them out there.