How To Screen For A Good Home Contractor
Home remodeling projects are expected to top $130 blllion this quarter, their highest total since Q1 2008. A likely catalyst is that the average cost of a home improvement project is falling fast.
With the economy loosening up and contractor costs on a downswing, some homeowners are choosing to put money back into their respective homes, and making home improvements. If you’re among them, you’ll want to make sure you’ve properly screened your contractor.
In this 4-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll learn tips for picking a good home contractor. The advice is mostly common sense, and worth heeding. For example:
- Only select registered/licensed, and insured contractors for work in your home
- Don’t automatically select the lowest bid; you may want to discard it instead
- Communication skills matter. You must be able to express your wants, and have that message understood.
And lastly, if this is your first time working with a particular contractor, be sure to ask for references and follow-through on them, too. Sometimes, past customers can tell you more about a contractor than you can learn yourself.
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