Before one can start with an eagerly awaited home renovation project, one has to hurdle the process of hiring a contractor for the home renovation. Whether one plans to add a deck, renovate the basement, remodel the kitchen or bathroom, or repair the roof, one has to find a contractor who matches the work that needs to be done and your budget.
When choosing among contractors, a homeowner must do the necessary research. While it goes without saying to get only those that have a license to operate, a thorough background check still needs to be done before one signs a contract.
One can start with asking for references, preferably the contractor’s last three clients. Ask them for feedback on general quality of work, if the contractor completed work within the time frame, and if he was easy to reach in case of problems. Also ask them on the contractor’s willingness to make corrections if necessary, and if his workers had supervision all the time.
Dig deeper and check if he has a history of complaints or legal action. Know the details and the resolution of the complaints. One other thing to check for is if the contractor has insurance. If a worker gets injured while on the job and the contractor has no insurance, the homeowner will be liable for the medical expenses.
Doing all these background checks may sound like a lot of work in the beginning. Making this extra effort before work starts is better than having to deal with problems with the contractor in the middle of the home renovation.
The homeowner should also be aware of the maximum amount the contractor can charge as deposit. The state board can supply this piece of information. For example, in California a contractor can only ask for a $1000 or 10% of the project cost as deposit, whichever is less.
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