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Saturday, July 20, 2013

How to Hire a General Contractor for you Home Improvement and Home Building needs




Hi there welcome to Klein Developments.  This blog entry will give you information on choosing the best contractor in your area.

We will start with the beginning process.  Most consumers utilize the internet to query about specific construction jobs needing to be performed using "job specific keywords" on your search for the right contractor will help.   Once you have located the contractor section for your specific needs, try to choose at least five to call.  Write down a list of specific questions to ask about your construction work needing performed.  If possible, try to have samples of materials or pictures that you like.  Interview each contractor on the phone and see if they seem informing, personable, and professional.  Your ultimate goal at this point is to choose three contractors to give estimates on your construction project.  Once you set appointment times, then do your own background checks on the contractors; an example i.e. BBB.org, Angies list etc.  Now finally you have your appointments set and your chance to personally interview each contractor.  On these final interviews your contractors should possess the following:  number one is going to be intelligence once seeing the construction work that you need to have performed. Number two contractors should arrive at the agreed upon time. Number three clean presentation. Number four business cards.  Number five detail oriented as far as measurements. Number six and appointed time that you may receive your estimations.

Be prepared your contractor may need to take pictures to provide best estimate for your construction project.

Ok! Now your estimates are in on their timely manner.  It is time for you to go to work.  Number one compare the estimates that you have received "apples to apples".  Make sure that details are congruent with your previous interviews.  Number two check qualifications including references.  Number three compare pricing, and if anything is questionable then be sure to call the contractor with your concerns.  They should revise your estimate if needed.  Number four check credentials as far as licensing and insurance before make final decisions.  Number five feel free to call your chosen contractor for any additional questions--after all they are working for you!

You are now ready to hire your chosen contractor.

Klein Developments extends their wish to have the greatest construction experience with their chosen contractor.  We thank you for checking our blog this week and check back for our next blog entry on Architects-When you need them, and when you don't.