HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Since Springtime usually generates motivation for cleaning,
making repairs or replacements, listed below is a helpful list of
questions to ask, before you hire Home Improvement Pros:
1. Can you show me proof of license, certifications or associations you belong to?
2. Are you bonded?
3. Will you provide three recommendations?
4. What are your specialties-kitchens, bathrooms or additions? Are there jobs you don't like to tackle?
5. Will you secure the necessary permits?
6. What sort of deposit do you require up front, before you start the work?
7. Do you have a regular team of sub-contractors, or do you assemble different team members?
8. If it becomes necessary, how might we resolve conflicts-will the resolution be in the contract?
9. If you are not personally part of the work team, how often do you visit the job site to check progress?
10. What is the best way to reach you-email, phone, text?
11. What is your typical clean up schedule, daily, weekly?
12. Will you provide proof of release of lien when the work is done?
These days you can't afford to be bashful when hiring general contractors, you won't hurt anyone's feelings. At one time or another, we have all seen examples of exasperated homeowners who have been duped by unscrupulous contractors who take your money and do a terrible job, or walk away without finishing. Be nice..but be smart.
Legacy Realty Group, Edison, New Jersey, 732.744.0400
* list curtesy of National Assoc. of Realtors
1. Can you show me proof of license, certifications or associations you belong to?
2. Are you bonded?
3. Will you provide three recommendations?
4. What are your specialties-kitchens, bathrooms or additions? Are there jobs you don't like to tackle?
5. Will you secure the necessary permits?
6. What sort of deposit do you require up front, before you start the work?
7. Do you have a regular team of sub-contractors, or do you assemble different team members?
8. If it becomes necessary, how might we resolve conflicts-will the resolution be in the contract?
9. If you are not personally part of the work team, how often do you visit the job site to check progress?
10. What is the best way to reach you-email, phone, text?
11. What is your typical clean up schedule, daily, weekly?
12. Will you provide proof of release of lien when the work is done?
These days you can't afford to be bashful when hiring general contractors, you won't hurt anyone's feelings. At one time or another, we have all seen examples of exasperated homeowners who have been duped by unscrupulous contractors who take your money and do a terrible job, or walk away without finishing. Be nice..but be smart.
Legacy Realty Group, Edison, New Jersey, 732.744.0400
* list curtesy of National Assoc. of Realtors
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