When choosing the right contractor it's not only important to use someone with a depth of local experience, it's also important to hire somebody personable. Remember-this person will be with you in your home nearly every day of the project. When interviewing them, think of them as though they were going to be your employee or house guest. It also helps to call a contractor's personal references and ask whether the project went smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
The best contractors are also interviewing you, since they want to work with someone who is clear about the scope of the project and up-front about what they have to spend on it. You may worry that they will charge more if they know how much you've budgeted. You'll find, however, that really good professional trades people want to match your expectations with the price you want to pay. To learn about the best contractors available right now, call me today-I'll be happy to refer you to ones my clients have used with great success.
With San Francisco's changing building codes, it's more critical than ever to hire someone who's familiar with the current rules and regs. For instance ALL replacement windows that are visible from the street or other public right-of-way require Planning Department review. Other odd laws involve the use of PVC plumbing and life/safety regulations. In other words, it pays to use an expert who 'gets' what remodeling and renovation is all about in San Francisco
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