Selecting the Right Contractor to Build Your Dream Home
by Kevin Smith AuthorTaking on that next house remodel project or new home construction to
build your dream home is a big decision. You know you will be making a big
investment and want to spend your dollars as smart as possible. But you don’t
want to cut corners and want to do things right. To do this, you know you need
to hire the right commercial contractor in Hayward, CA. But you’ve heard so
many horror stories from friends and relatives of working with contractors. In
fact, you think to yourself that you’ve never heard a positive story.
Good and honest remodelers and contractors are out there. Here are
a few tips to help you find some and make the best, a most well-informed decision
on who to hire.
#1 – Start your List – Word of mouth is more powerful than any
other form of marketing because you are talking to someone who has experienced
it. Think over any friends who recently had home remodel projects or new homes
built. Ask around the office as well. These people have been through the entire
project – start to finish – and will have opinions on their contractor
experience. You’ll find that in most cases they either will absolutely love or
hate their contractor. As them why and get details.
#2 – Get referrals – Once you’ve identified list home remodelers
or contractors, ask for a list of people for whom they’ve completed projects.
These testimonials will be positive, of course. If these homeowners have made
arrangements with the remodeler or contractor to show their homes, you can get
an idea of the level of quality to expect. Another option, more for upscale
homes, is to visit a local parade of homes where builders open one of the
houses they have built for people to walk through to get to know their work.
#3 – Meet Face to Face – Once you’ve narrowed down your list,
request to meet face to face with a representative from the remodeler or
contractor. Prepare a list of questions that are important to you. Ideally, you
meet at the place of the remodel or on the lot for new construction. Review the
scope of the project and ask for timelines and what they think are the pros and
cons of the project. At this meeting, you can ask for referrals as well.
#4 – Side-by-Side Comparison – After you’ve received bids, sit
down and compare the timelines, costs, guarantees, etc. Make a side-by-side
comparison of the pros and cons of going with each commercial contractor in Hayward,
CA. At this point, you’ll be well prepared to make your choice.
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