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The Art of Hiring a Contractor
Wed 30 May 2007 - 10:21
The Art of Hiring a Contractor
By Freeman Sands
I will be submitting articles on hiring contractors to problem solving typical to not so typical home repairs and improvements homeowners come across. If you have questions, please feel free to submit to this article and I will try to answer your questions. However, for today I would like to discuss Home improvement contractors and the things to look for when hiring one.
In a prior life, I was a home improvement contractor for a number of years and have experienced situations from the other side as a contractor. There are things that a homeowner can look for when hiring a contractor. These things are obvious. First, notice punctuality, Secondly, look at the vehicle that the contractor arrives in. Is it in disrepair?
Think about it a contractor that cares about his business would invest in a vehicle that shows he is serious about business. Now I am not saying he has to show up in a 50,000.00-dollar vehicle. It should be presentable. Next, does he shake your hand when introducing himself? Ask questions, look for tell tale signs. References, a good contractor has a following. Is he licensed? Is he insured?
Taking time to notice these things should help in your decision in hiring a home improvement contractor. Remember there are good contractors out there sometimes all you need to do is ask questions. Only you the homeowner can avoid hiring a wannabe contractor. NEXT: Tales from the Home improvement contractors point of view.
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