Choosing the proper Contractor is the most vital aspect of any home construction project. You have to take it slow and do the research to discover a good qualified contractor if you need glorious quality at a reasonable price.We developed a technique that served us well and it's as follows : Identify precisely what you need done and scribble it down.
This may seem a little basic initially blush, it is so vital. Remember what isn't well outlined is simply manipulated. If it's not in writing, it can be questioned.You do 2 things when you outline your project in detail, and in writing. You find any missing aspects that you'll have overlooked and you have got good definition and expectancies for your contractor.
Get 3 ( three ) bids for each trade that you are going to hire. Never depend on one bid, and always meet the contractor head to head at the site where the work is to be done. If you're uncomfortable with the contractor when they're bidding the job how is it going to be when the pair of you have to work out the important points of your project. Remember less expensive isn't always better! Ask each contractor for references and confirm they're bonded and insured.Confirm they do not sub the work out to a contractor that's not insured or bonded. It is extremely common for a contract company to sub out work to contractors that aren't insured and bonded.The sub can put an engineers charge on your home and you'll need to pay even though you have already paid the contractor.
Set a definite timescale for the work to start and for completion and get it in writing. Nothing's worse than to have a project drag on without knowing when they're going to turn up and finish. Never, ever pay for the whole project ahead. If you do the contractor has no motivation to end or start. When you now don't have the cash you are now not in control! It is customary with many contractors that you pay a portion up front. On a massive project hold back as much money as you can till the end. The inducement to complete must be incentive's by the money at the end of the project.
