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QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN HIRING A REMODELING COMPANY |
| A
reputable Contractor should be able to answer YES
to these questions.
If not, interviewing additional Contractors is time well spent.
Classic
Homeworks can answer ALL of these questions affirmatively! |
| 1 |
Will
the Contractor specifically spell out what is and is not included
in their contract, including a fixed price, schedule of payments
and guaranteed completion date? |
| 2 |
Will
the Contractor require all change orders be in writing to eliminate
misunderstanding and unexpected cost overruns? |
| 3 |
What
methods will the Contractor use to keep the job site clean as
an integral part of the work day? Good Contractors erect dust
partitions, haul off trash and sweep up at the end of each day's
work. |
| 4 |
Will
the Contractor provide a job site communication pad that is checked
daily for any concerns of yours that might come up after work
hours? |
| 5 |
Are
the Contractor's employees trained and educated in how to provide
good customer service? |
| 6 |
Has
the Contractor been awarded/recognized for their projects? |
| 7 |
Does
the Contractor provide in-house CAD design to more clearly show
what your completed project will look like? |
| 8 |
Is
the Contractor certified by the National Association of the Remodeling
Industry (NARI)?
Do they subscribe to their Code of Ethics? |
| 9 |
Is
the Contractor a long-time member of the local Better Business
Bureau? |
| 10 |
Will
the Contractor provide you with a complete list of clients for
the past 5 years? |
| 11 |
Is
your Contractor approved by a selection of the well-known financial
institutions, and able to help you obtain their best financing
packages? |
| 12 |
Does
the Contractor have a resource center/showroom
to aid in your product selections? |
| 13 |
Can
the Contractor be easily reached, or is access available only
at early or late hours. Is the Contractor available through a
pager, cell phone or 24-hour phone service? |
| 14 |
Does
the Contractor use "In-House" carpenters and supervisors,
or does the Contractor subcontract out all phases of construction? |
| 15 |
Does
the Contractor offer a 2-year unlimited warranty on all work performed? |
| 16 |
Is
your Contractor or Architect able to work with you to design existing
and new space to meet you needs and do so within your budget?
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