DO NOT LET CONTRACTORS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU! ASK QUESTIONS!

QUESTIONS

BYSTRY

OTHERS

Do you offer a written warranty on your work?

YES

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Are you willing to provide me with a list of company clients, bank officers and trade references?

YES

?

Do you carry General Liability and Worker Compensation Insurance? Do you want to be liable? Ask to have their insurance company send the certificate directly to you.

YES

?

Are you financially stable? Credit check. Do NOT let a broke contractor BREAK you!

YES

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Do you employ VALUE Engineering and GREEN Principles to save me money and ensure good quality of life/ lower cost of ownership?  Do you understand the principles?

YES

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Does your company have a license, online presence and legit office? If not, they are working out of the back of a truck, and may not be there to honor any warranty issues.

YES

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Have you been operating this business successfully for at least 5 years?

YES

?

Have you done this type of project before?

YES

?

Are you properly licensed? Do you have sufficient license and monetary limits?

YES

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Do you offer design services and assistance? Do you understand design?

YES

?

Shop For Quality and Value. When examining a home, look at the quality of the construction features. Inspect the quality of the cabinetry, carpeting, trim work, and paint. Ask the builder a lot of questions. Get as many specifics as possible. If you receive the answers verbally rather than in writing, take notes. Never hesitate to ask a question. What seems like an insignificant question might yield an important answer.  Many “Good All Boys” can be scary to have in your home, and their subs can be downright horrifying.  The established contractor will have long-term relationships with workmen.