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Tips For Hiring Service Providers For Home Repair Projects

Mon 19 Oct 2009 - 10:12

Tips For Hiring Service Providers For Home Repair Projects
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Connor_R_Sullivan]Connor R Sullivan

For a very long time, Tom and Nicole had been interested in purchasing a home in the Chicago area. Tom, an architect, and Nicole, an interior designer loved all the home styles that the area had to offer. Since their marriage several years ago they had rented a lovely brownstone on a convenient and well travelled street. As they looked for a home of their own to purchase they were drawn to the bungalow style which was so prevalent in many of the Chicago neighborhoods. They knew a bungalow would be on the small side when it came to square footage but the corresponding small home mortgage fell comfortably within their budget, leaving them adequate funds for updating and maintenance.

Tom and Nicole were well aware that older homes typically require more maintenance than newer ones and were trying to plan accordingly. When they finally did purchase their home one of the first things they did was hire the services of a nearby Naperville handyman. Having previously worked with him on a Naperville bathroom remodeling job for one of her design projects, Nicole knew he would provide them with excellent service. When seeking professionals to provide maintenance services for home projects, smart homeowners look for several non-negotiable things in their provider.

- It is wise to always be sure to select a provider who has been bonded.
- It is wise to always be sure to select a provider who has been insured.
- It is wise to always be sure to select a provider who will give you a written estimate before performing the job.
- It is wise to always be sure to select a provider only after researching their grievance status with the Better Business Bureau. Be sure to note whether grievances are listed as resolved or unresolved.
- It is wise to always be sure to select a provider who will offer a warranty on the work they will perform.
- It is wise to always be sure to select a provider who can supply you with several valid references.

By keeping these few suggestions in mind, homeowners can most likely put themselves in a position to hire a reputable service provider for their improvement jobs. While delays or unforeseen expenses can always occur in improvement or maintenance projects, working with a provider whom you have chosen based on the preceding points will most likely give you the opportunity to have your work completed well, completed in a timely fashion, and completed on or near your budgeting expectations.

Having a trusted contact to depend on for the many home related maintenance issues which can occur, particularly for the owner of an older home, is imperative. Whether it be routine maintenance such as painting or weather sealing, or more complicated improvements such as a kitchen overhaul, using a skillful and proven service provider will pay dividends in the end. With a little initial due diligence it is possible for a homeowner to hire the best person for their maintenance right from the start, eliminating stress and beautifying their living space with minimal complication.

Connor Sullivan has been interviewing [http://www.andyoncallchicago.com/aoc-west.htm]Naperville handyman companies to do some work on his inlaw's home. He hired a [http://www.andyoncallchicago.com/aoc-west-bathroom.php]Naperville bathroom remodeling company to add a full bathroom in his basement.

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