Are you contemplating starting a remodeling or repair project in your home or business?
We at S&R Remodeling have compiled a list of items that we hope will aid you in your search for a contractor.
Materials
If the contractor you choose doesn't pay the suppliers for the materials used...the supplier can and will demand payment from you, the homeowner. You can make sure your contractor has a good credit history by contacting the supplier, or by contacting one of the "Better Business" organizations.
References
Any contractor can provide you with five or ten references, but can they provide 20 or 30 references? Although it does take time to build up a good number of references, be sure to check out the references that are provided.
Warranties
Most small businesses fail within their first year of operation. Will your contractor be around once the work is done? To be sure they are, hire a contractor who has a proven reputation. Remember there are customer organizations who may also assist you in your choice.
Worker's Compensation Insurance
Make sure the contractor you choose carries Worker's Compensation Insurance. Any and all contractors must carry this insurance if they have employees working for them, on any project.
Also, the contractor must make sure that all "sub-contractors" doing work for them on a project carry this insurance.
Better Business Bureau
Energy Center of Wisconsin
Air Quality Report
Click here to view
Lead - Based Paint Information
http://www.ehw.org/Lead/UCS-CDCLead.htm
Lead Paint Safety Guide
Click here to view
Check out your Contractor
- Ask for a list of references (not just 2 or 3)
- Check them out on the Better Business Bureau
- Find out how long a company has been in business
- Ask for a list of similar projects the contractor has recently completed
- Find out if your contractor is insured and carries all of the appropriated coverage
Learn More!
For even more tips visit: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro20.shtm