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Choosing A Residential Construction Company
Selecting the right construction company is the most important aspect of your project. Your construction contractor should not only have at least 5 years experience in the construction business, but should have also undertaken several projects similar to yours. Hiring the wrong contractor can mean time last due to delays, as well as money lost in a damaged construction job. A residential construction contractor does more than supervise labor and purchase materials. He is responsible for the stability of the structure, the quality of the finish, and the durability of all fittings and accessories used in the home.
Look for a contractor who has a valid license and insurance. Make sure that if your contractor decides to sub contract some aspects of the construction process to other contractors, they are insured and licensed too. Ask for photographs of houses that he has completed. Also, ask for a list of at least 10 references whose house projects were similar to yours. Remember to call at least 3 of these clients, and ask questions about their experiences with the residential construction contractor. Ask them about the major points like quality of his work and his adherence to the time schedule, as well as important minor points, like the punctuality of the workers and the maintenance of the work area.
Make sure that you get everything down in writing before you hire the contractor. Include the estimated finish date for the construction project, the kind of materials that you need to be used, as well as the payment schedule. Avoid making a complete upfront payment because it gives the contractor no incentive to complete the project. If you have specifications for materials, like marble flooring and oak wood windows, make sure that your contractor includes these details. A contract can be your only defense in case your contractor delays the project, or leaves it half way incomplete. To avoid hassles with a wrong home construction contractor, simply rely on our contractor search service.
Recent Requests
Cost for puttin an addition floor on house. It is a square. Has a finished basement. Bamement and 1st floor are a little less then 1,000 square feet each. House was built in 1925.
Daniel R
We need build a 4 car garage and above that about 1000 sq.feet guest unit. Please let me know how much it will cost
Jay S