How To Select a Good General Contractor, Construction Company or Remodeling Contractor

The best way to select a possible building contractor from a those you find online, is to get references from the company, and call those references.

It is not a good idea to hire a contractor that does not have references on their web site. Also make sure that the references are in your area, not in other areas where the people assigned to doing the work may have been different. For example, if you live in Queens, New York, speak to references in Queens, New York about their experience with a building contractor.

Once you have found a good building contractor with references, meet with them and look for rapport between you and them and observe their level of professionalism, respect, and punctuality. Then, review the quality of their work and ask to see photos of past projects. Make sure that they have plenty of experience with the specific type of work, for example don't hire a contractor to do outdoor concrete or paving stone work if they only have experience with indoor remodeling. Also make sure that they select the best quality materials, this can make a huge difference in the longevity of the finished product,a nd you will be much happier in the long run if the contractor uses the best quality materials.

Here's a checklist of things to consider when selecting your contractor.

* Check for good references from prior experience working with contractor.

* Be sure they are licensed in your local area.

* Make sure the building contractor is insured.

* Make sure they have been in business more than 10 years doing the same type of construction.

* Make sure you know their physical business address, not just a PO Box.

* Verify that they specialize in the work you want performed.

* Beyond a verbal estimate, be sure to get a detailed description of the scope of work

* Check the number of projects the contractor has going at the same time.

* What margin does your contractor take to provide materials?

* Never go on a vacation and leave contractors to work on your home on their own. Even with builders you trust, it's better that they are available.

* Listen to the ways the contractor and the subcontractors talk with each other.

* Get a sense of how they respect each other and work together.

If you follow all of these guidelines, you will be able to choose a general contractor that will successfully and dependably complete your project.

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