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Choosing the Right Sunroom Contractor
Wed 29 Nov 2006 - 13:38
Choosing the Right Sunroom Contractor
By Andrew Caxton
After you have made the decision to invest in a sunroom for your home and have done the appropriate research into the cost of materials and labor involved. you will then need to find a sunroom contractor to do the work. A reliable contractor will be licensed in his or her state of practice and will also be insured and bonded. Should the unfortunate incident arise. this will allow you to seek recourse for work that is improperly or incorrectly carried out as well as protect you from being liable for accidents or damage to your property while the work is being done.
Selecting a Sunroom Contractor
There are a lot of big name contractors on TV and in radio ads but the only way to know for sure if their services are what you need is to ask questions and check with the Better Business Bureau for any complaints that may have been filed against the company or the contractor. When dealing with a large company. you will want to ask if any subcontractors will be used for the construction of your sunroom. If so. you need to be sure that the subcontractor is also licensed and insured. You will need to check the subcontractor's background with the Better Business Bureau as well.
Should everything check out and you are satisfied with the results of your findings. then it is time to check out an example of the contractor's work. The example should be of the sunroom you are considering. If the contractor does not have a showroom. ask if there are any previous customers for you to contact as a reference.
Getting a Quote
Most companies will provide a free. no obligation in-home visit to provide you with a quote for their work. This should be a no hassle situation and is merely an attempt to gather quotes from various companies so you can get the best deal. Be sure to have each contractor break down their quote into materials. labor and other costs so that you can accurately compare quotes. Remember to ask about any warranty or guarantee for the work offered. This can be a major deciding point in who you choose to be your contractor!
Comparing Notes
When you have the quotes in front of you. now you can decide for yourself which contractor will work best with your needs. Which contractor guarantees their work or provides the best warranty? Which contractor uses the best energy efficient materials? Who uses what types of doors and windows? This can seem like a tedious mess to sort but in the long run when you have invested your thousands of dollars with the right contractor. you will know without a doubt that the time you invested in research was definitely time well spent!
Andrew Caxton is a journalist who has written more articles and newsletters on sunroom contractors for different online magazines. He provides tips and advice about conservatories, house additions and a list of prices at his website http://www.allsunrooms.com
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