Hiring a qualified contractor for you new home project is the defining decision for the success of your project. A trustworthy and professional contractor would enhance the efficiency and success rate of our project by many folds. But how do we know what if a particular is capable of getting the job done the way we want it? Well, we have prepared a guide of the exact questions you need to ask you contractor before you decide to hire them.
So bear with us, because this blog is gonna change your perception for home renovation and remodelling, and for good.
- How long have you been in the business and how well acquainted you are with the industry?
This question holds immense importance because it will give your idea about the experience of the contractor, the past projects they have completed and how well they can work on your project. Experienced contractors have the quality to deliver high quality projects with time and cost efficiency. The best way is to find several potential contractors and do your research ahead of time and ask only the relevant questions.
- Do you have a license for contracting?
This question again is particularly important because a contractor needs to meet the requirements by the country of city authorities, on whether contractors must get a license or an alternative credential. As a homeowner, you’ll want to make sure that yours has gone through all of the necessary channels to obtain any required certifications specific to their field of expertise.
- Can you please show me your certificate of insurance?
Personally looking at the certificate of insurance would give you a peace of mind because contractors should have both workers’ compensation and liability insurance specifically for the type of job they perform. Carefully reading the certificate would ensure that he has the right insurance.
- Do you have workman insurance for you employees?
This is a particularly important question that often gets ignored. Your contractor must have an insurance for all the employees that are going to be working at your property because the last thing you wanna pay for is someone else’s broken back just because your contractor did not have an insurance.
- What would be the projected timeline for the completion?
Having a clear idea about the timeline of the tasks and time of completion helps you schedule everything smoothly and saves you from last minute hassles. You can also ask about other projects your contractor is currently working on that might affect your schedule and the other factors that might cause delays.
- How much are you going to charge for the whole project and what is the schedule for the payment?
Make sure to discuss all the charges associated with the project before hiring the contractor. Do thorough market research so you could be able to negotiate a better deal. Deciding payment schedule beforehand is also very important, never pay the whole payment upfront because then theirs is a possibility of contractor putting your project as lower preference.
- How will I be able to get in touch with you to get regular updates of the project?
Remember to discuss about the point of contact and how to reach that person. Also discuss about the regular meeting for project updates.
These are the seven most important questions that you must ask to avoid any future disagreements and hassles with your contractor. Remember to take enough time to select the right contractor for you because this would define the success of your project.