Choosing your contractor is the most important decision
to ensure quality workmanship and satisfaction for your
project.
POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. Obtain a number of estimates
(most contractors will provide this service free of charge).
2. Get your estimates in
writing.
3. Inquire how many employees
the contractor has on staff compared to the number of
sub-trade workers he hires.
4. Inquire whether a job
schedule will be provided.
5. Confirm that the company is
fully licensed and insured.
6. Ensure that the company is
well equipped with communication tools such as two-way radio's, pagers, or cell phones.
7. Request a list references.
8. Select several reference
from list list to phone. (see below).
QUESTIONS TO ASK REFERENCES:
1. Were they pleased with the
quality of the work?
2. Did the contractor fulfill
his contract?
3. Was the job finished on
schedule?
4. Were they comfortable with
the contractor's employees and subcontractors?
5. Was the project kept clean
and safe on a daily basis?
6. Did the crew show up on
time?
7. Was there good communication
throughout the project?
