- Years of Service
- You want to know that they are going to be there, if you need to call them back
- It also means that they have a reputable company because they have stayed in business for an extended period of time
- Established presence in the community
- Maintains permanent mailing address and phone number
- You want to know that they are going to be there, if you need to call them back
- Insured
- Insurance is always important to know that everyone is covered, if something were to go wrong
- Comfort
- Are you comfortable with the conversations you had with the contractor?
- Did the contractor put you at ease?
- Are you comfortable with their prices?
- Are you comfortable with their website or references from former customers?
- Were you heard?
- When you talked with the contractor, did you feel that they heard you and understood your needs?
- Competency
- Is the contractor competent to do this job?
- Have they completed jobs like yours in the past and how many?
- Word of mouth
- Talk to your family, friends, and neighbors to see if they can recommend anyone
- You want a contractor that is trustworthy and has a good reputation
- References
- Is the contractor willing to give you the names and numbers of former clients for you to call?
- Transparency
- When the contractor give you the bid, are they detailed?
- Make sure there are no hidden costs
- Contract
- Make sure the contractor is willing to put their offer down in writing
- Lists specific tasks that will be completed
- Agreement should include an approximate timeline for the project
- Agreement should also include how payments will be dispersed
- Throw out the low ball bid
- This contractor is probably cutting corners
- Using lower quality materials
- Or hurting for business
- It’s better to spend more to ensure professional results
- This contractor is probably cutting corners
