- Plan Out Your Construction Project before contacting any contractors so that you know exactly what you want done and can clearly explain it to all contractors coming to give you an estimate on your job. You will be less likely to be misunderstood or misunderstand instructions along the way.
- Interview several qualified licensed contractors/re-modelers and get written bids. Read carefully all parts of the bids, including the scope of work, warranties, references, time frames and price.
- Check Out The Contractor and make sure that he or she is licensed and boded. You can go to the Contractors State License Board to check out a license. Call up all the references and maybe even go and check out the work on their projects.
- Check Out The Contractor using other resources such as the Better Business Bureau.
- Ask for references and check them out!! Speak to as many references as you can. If possible, view the work, interview the homeowner and visit a site with work in progress.
- Get a Disclosure Statement. Make sure you receive the Notice to Customer (disclosure statement) before work begins.
- Check for warning signs of a SCAM!!
- Provides a credential or reference that can't be verified.
- Offers a special price only if you sign today, or uses other high-pressure sales techniques.
- Only accepts cash, require large deposits or the entire costs up front, or asks you to make the payment in their name.
- Does not provide a written contract or complete bid.
- Asks you to get the building permit. In most instances, if you have hired a contractor, the contractor is required to take out the permits. Permits are your protection and help ensure that work will meet local building codes.
- Offers exceptionally long warranties.
- Wants to do most or all the work on weekends and after hours.
- Gives you an offer that sounds "too good to be true."
Stop by and check out Betlan Construction for all your construction needs.
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