Getting the right contractor for a project can be a daunting task. Here are some of the top factors to consider when picking the right contractor.
1) Don’t Rush
Once you plan to for a project to be carried out take you time to identify the best contractor.
This is a long lasting project therefore blunders are not needed at all cost and this is a home alteration that you’re going to live with every day.
The best thing to do before you start interviewing contractors is educate yourself on the project, he advises. The more you know, the more able you’ll be to ask savvy questions and make smart decisions concerning the project. “Do you want to run (category)-five or (category)-six (cables)? How far do you think you need to go? Do you need to gut your kitchen?” he says.
2) Consult widely
Ensure that you consult with friends and other key construction industry leaders who have already done more projects as this will help you judge each contractor and get views.
Then follow up with your own due diligence before you make your final decision of hiring a contractor.
3) Determine the contractor area of specialisation
Sometimes people assume all contractors are equally qualified to work on different types of houses,” Abram says. Interview contractors who do the type of work you need. For instance, if you want a renovation, you want a renovator, rather than a new-home builder, he says.
Look for someone who focuses on homes that are the same age and style as yours, Abram says. While a contractor may have more than one specialty, you want to make sure that your type of home is one of the contractor’s strong suits.
4) Make a good match
Just like dating hiring the best contractor should be based on what you want and what you agree on.
Best contractor should understand fully what you want so that he can deliver on time.
