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Questions To Ask Your Contractor

Home Remodeling Article

We've all watched the news and seen some kind of undercover report about a shady contractor ripping off an unsuspecting person. Let's face it. There are some unscrupulous people out there. Unfortunately for some, it seems like the majority of these bad businessmen work in the field of home repair.

Hiring a contractor to help with a home improvement project is a big step but the mistake of hiring the wrong one can land you a in a hole that's hard to climb out of. Now, not all remodeling horror-stories are the result of a contractor who purposely set out to rip you off. Most remodeling and construction businesses often mean well but are sometimes too inexperienced for the project you hired them for. Others just aren't that good at what they do.

Finding the right people to work in your home requires confidence you hired the right company and a level of trust in these strangers. It isn't an easy thing to do. There are a lot of questions that need to be asked besides cost. Being a little precautious is not a bad thing and neither is doing a little bit of homework on the people you are giving this trust to.

So we're here to help you out. The professionals at MyHomeUS.com put together a list of 15 questions you should always ask a contractor before you hire them for any type of home renovation project.

1. Are you licensed in New York? What is your license number?

2. Which types and how much insurance do you carry?

3. Do you belong to the Better Business Bureau?

4. Which associations do you belong to?

5. How will you design my space and which software will you use?

6. Do you have references relevant to my project?

7. How many projects are you currently working on?

8. What is your warranty for labor and materials?

9. What are your address and telephone numbers?

10. Where and how will you purchase materials for my project?

11. When can you start?

12. How long will the project take start-to-finish?

13. Will the same crew remain on the job from beginning to end?

14. How much will the project cost? What is your policy about change orders?

15. How is your operation managed?

If the answer to any of these questions leaves you feeling in anyway uneasy, keep looking. There are plenty of other contractors that would love your business. So before you placing your home and home life in the hands of a crew who may leave you with less than you expected, take your time and make sure you hire the right person.

About the Author

Bill recently graduated from College with a degree in Communications and also a degree in Journalism. He has been writing articles concerning Home repair issues for the past yar and a half. Currently, he has been writing stories concerning the services of http://www.myhomeus.com .

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