TOP TEN WAYS TO CHOOSE YOUR CONTRACTOR
1. Communication/ Relationship /Trust
Availability, call backs, follow up & diligence, ability to listen & validate, chemistry & rapport.
2. Price/Budget/Scope of Work
Detailed understandable breakdown, quality products & allowances.
Comfort level of products & customer services.
(beware of low bids with inferior products & workmanship)
3. References/Referrals/Reputation
Recommendations, past & current clients, Department of Consumer Protection, Building Department or inspectors & The Better Business Bureau.
4. Competent Contractor
Experience, capabilities, specializes in similar jobs, quality control & creativity.
5. Licenses/ Insurance
Check licenses in that particular field. Insurance coverage including workmen’s compensation & liability.
6. Professionalism/Organizations
Personality, demeanor, community involvement, longstanding business in community with physical location.
7. Confirm Products/Quality Level/ Workmanship
Visit & review job sites (cleanliness & organization), visit web sites, request sample products.
8. Construction Process
Responds to client’s needs and changes, good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, town hall, building inspectors, zoning, etc.
9. Contract/Bid
Discuss length of project with time line & accountability. Performance incentives.
10. Reputation/Guarantees/Warranties
Longevity in the field, credibility, your understanding of the coverage’s.
Availability, call backs, follow up & diligence, ability to listen & validate, chemistry & rapport.
2. Price/Budget/Scope of Work
Detailed understandable breakdown, quality products & allowances.
Comfort level of products & customer services.
(beware of low bids with inferior products & workmanship)
3. References/Referrals/Reputation
Recommendations, past & current clients, Department of Consumer Protection, Building Department or inspectors & The Better Business Bureau.
4. Competent Contractor
Experience, capabilities, specializes in similar jobs, quality control & creativity.
5. Licenses/ Insurance
Check licenses in that particular field. Insurance coverage including workmen’s compensation & liability.
6. Professionalism/Organizations
Personality, demeanor, community involvement, longstanding business in community with physical location.
7. Confirm Products/Quality Level/ Workmanship
Visit & review job sites (cleanliness & organization), visit web sites, request sample products.
8. Construction Process
Responds to client’s needs and changes, good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, town hall, building inspectors, zoning, etc.
9. Contract/Bid
Discuss length of project with time line & accountability. Performance incentives.
10. Reputation/Guarantees/Warranties
Longevity in the field, credibility, your understanding of the coverage’s.