Do you need help looking for a home improvement contractor? Remodeling Your Home is a big task for some, but with the right company it can be a breeze,
Sure, there are lots of companies out there claiming to do the job, but besides having a license and the proper insurance, what else should you look for when it comes to finding the right contracting company? After all, it’s your home and you want it done the right way.
What questions should you ask to make sure the person or company you are considering is the right one for the type of work you’d like to have done?
Here is a short checklist of questions to ask to help you get started:
- Is the company/contractor licensed, insured and bonded?
- How many years of experience do they have running their company?
- Will construction permits be filed with the town?
- Will you take care of the permits or do I have to take care of it?
- During the renovation/construction process, will town building inspectors be involved to ensure compliance with the proper building codes?
- How many people will be working on my home remodeling project?
- Will you work on my project each day until it’s finished?
- How many projects like mine, have you completed in the last few years?
- Do you have any photos showcasing your work?
- Does your company have any testimonials/reference letters from past clients?
Next, we recommend you research online to make sure the remodeling company’s license is valid. After all, you don’t just want to take someone’s word for it. We are talking about your home. Visit: www.contractors-license.org and click on the link If you’re a homeowner, click here to find out if a contractor is licensed.
After that, we recommend you learn how long they’ve been in business. Experience matters, especially when it comes to remodeling your home. Let’s face it, any structural work will be hidden away behind walls once the project is complete. So the only way to make sure your remodeling project is correct is by hiring a reputable design/build firm with a proven track record.
Finally, you want to take a look at their reference letters or testimonials. This way a third-party source will verify the professionalism of the home remodeling company your thinking about hiring. Below is an excerpt from a reference letter from The Lavery family.
They had their home remodeled by Remodeling Consultants, Westchester and Fairfield’s Most Experienced Design/Build Firm.
“Rarely do I write to comment on my experience with a company. In this instance however, I feel I would be neglectful if I didn’t state how pleased and satisfied I am with the results of this project. The professionalism exhibited by everyone in your organization was amazing. Your courteous staff should be proud of their diligence and care from our first meeting to the projects completion. Your step by step plan is thorough and well conceived. From the first consult, to the formation of the design, carefully listening for our ideas an input, reworking the plan, advising on suppliers, enumerating the steps necessary for completion and daily communication of each stage of the project.”
By following these tips you will be on your on your way finding the right company for your home remodeling project.
Consider getting a free in-home consultation from Remodeling Consultants, a design-build firm located in Mamaroneck, NY. With more than 50 years experience, this family-owned and operated business has completed thousands of home improvement projects in Westchester and Fairfield counties.
For some testimonials and to review some samples of their work click the link to the Remodeling Consultants facebook page.
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