| Remodeling your home can be an incredibly exciting | | | | if anything goes wrong within a certain period of |
| time. Adding that room you have always wanted or | | | | time. In addition, if this warranty is TRANSFERABLE, |
| renovating to give a newer more modern look can | | | | you can offer as part of the deal if you decide to sell |
| be an incredibly satisfying experience, or a nightmare. | | | | your home. |
| It often comes down to the experience you have | | | | Excellent Communication |
| with your contractor. Choosing the right one can | | | | Chances are, the way your contractor communicates |
| ensure the job goes smoothly as planned, but | | | | with you when trying to get your business will be |
| choosing the wrong one can turn into a never ending | | | | just a bit better than they do once they already |
| project that leaves you more frustrated than | | | | have it. If you are having trouble getting in touch |
| satisfied. | | | | with them via phone or email BEFORE you hire them, |
| Here are a few things to look for when hiring a home | | | | imagine what it will be like once they have already |
| remodeling contractor to help ensure your experience | | | | taken your deposit? Insist on constant |
| is a happy one: | | | | communication...it is a must. |
| Testimonials/Referrals | | | | Years in service |
| If you are bringing someone into your home to do | | | | Finally, the number of years a business has been in |
| major work, it is crucial that you speak with former | | | | service is a fairly good indicator of their level of |
| clients. What was their experience? Did they like the | | | | competence. If they have been in business for only a |
| outcome? Would they refer this contractor to | | | | year or two, that is not really long enough to have |
| others? If your contractor won't give you referrals | | | | established their credibility in a particular field. Going |
| for you to contact, tell them thanks, but no thanks | | | | with a contractor who has demonstrated a long |
| and walk away immediately. | | | | history of satisfied clients will help to increase the |
| Quality/Money Back Guarantee/Warranty | | | | chances that your project will be a successful one. |
| You definitely want to make sure your contractor | | | | Above all, get everything in writing and be detailed |
| offers some type of guarantee or warranty on their | | | | and specific about your requests. Good luck and |
| work. This can be a money back guarantee or a time | | | | happy remodeling! |
| specific warranty that says they will fix the problem | | | | |