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Who's Your Next Contractor?
Naturally the first advice is someone who
has been recommended by a trusted source. Relatives, friends or
neighbors are a good starting point. It is natural to assume that
these referrals can be trusted however be sure to check how long ago
the work was done. The reason for this is that over years there is
turnover in a crew or the actual owner may have done the work if he
had just started in the business. Lastly, it is always helpful to
check a local contractor advertising directory for any clues.
Outside your immediate circle there are many places you can find a
contractor so don’t pick one source. Check the local pages, BBB,
licensing databases in your state, contractors own references and
finally like in most aspects of life the Internet offers information
on local contractors in your area via niche sites. You can also
check for websites offering local contractor syndication to deliver
news straight to your desktop or RSS reader. Finally the FREE
estimate, since it is FREE contact at least three or four
contractors for estimates this will help you in making an educated
decision. If it were a smaller project probably three would suffice.
The initial meeting
All meetings personal or business meeting rely on first impressions.
Your instinct comes into play here if you don’t feel right about a
contractor then probably he’s not the right choice for you. Allow at
least for one hour per interview and ask as many questions as you
can. When they leave, check if the contractor has participated in
any contractor search marketing over the web in case the individual
has any ratings or reviews.
Questions you should come away with an answer after the initial
meeting:
Is the contractor or salesman presentable in appearance?
Is he the owner, if not does he sell for many different contractors?
Was he willing to discuss other jobs with you?
Did you feel any pressure to buy or sign on the proverbial dotted
line?
A good contractor will deliver more information than you need and in
most cases your husband or wife may not be present and you will have
to explain the information to them.
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