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CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR... THINGS TO LOOK FOR
Hiring a contractor can be a scary and stressful experience and I’m sure we have all heard of the horror stories of contractors disappearing after receiving their deposit, finding out they are not a licenced contractor and not qualiafied for the job, they do shoddy workmanship, and not obtianing the right permits... and the list goes on and on. But these pitfalls can be avoided, and you can hire the right person for the job! Here are some tips on choosing the right contractor: The first step is finding a contractor… the best way is by word of mouth referral of someone you know who has used this person in the past. Ask family or friends if they can recommend someone. You can also find them in the yellow pages, on the internet, trade organizations, or bulletin boards. Obtain at least 3 quotations. This will allow you to see if they are adding profit into the material price and make it easier to compare multiple bids for the same work. When you find a contractor, interview him as your employee.. after all he will be working for you and you will be their boss for the time they perform the work. Did they return ... more
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