“You get what you pay for”, ever heard of that saying? Well, this expression is extremely relevant whenever you are considering a home remodeling or home improvement projects that include hiring a capable crew. You will improve the risk of project failure if you go by price alone. Eventually, this will lead you to much higher expenses.
You can be guaranteed that you’ll get a job well done at a reasonable cost with proper planning and a capable crew. Keep in mind that home remodeling and improvement can be a fun experience for your family. With this, you must always pick a crew you feel most at ease working with.
Here are several ways on how to find a capable crew for your next home project:
Connect with the Crew
The ideal professional for the job will be simple to communicate with. You need to hire a contractor with a crew that knows your goals and has experience in the kind of project you are planning for. For every project, communication is the key. Therefore, insist on regular contact by text messages, phone calls, or email. Let the work crew handle their daily task. However, schedule an update every week from the foreman.
Know That Price Reflects Quality
On how the project should start, you can ask the foreman of the crew for his/her advice. Isn’t worth going for the cheapest option for a temporary fix in the long run? The lowest bid isn’t the best always. For the project, you can request a written description of the required materials. A low bid might signify that the contractor is desperate for work or utilizes low-quality materials. You can find the more precise bid in between the highest and the lowest.
Know the Credentials of the Crew
The abbreviations behind the name of the foreman can indicate certifications. These signify that the firm belongs to particular organizations that oblige them to a strict ethics code. Such abbreviations, titles, and memberships include NAHB (National Association of Home Builders membership), BIA (local Building Industry Association membership), CAPS (certified aging in place specialist), and CGR (certified graduate remodeler). In addition to that, also demand to hire an insured, bonded, and licensed contractor. This is very significant. Else, if a crew member gets injured on the project, you will be liable as the owner of the property.
Ask for a Written Home Improvement Contract
The contract must have names of parties involved, description of the project, license number of the contractor, payment arrangements, the overall cost, detailed time frames, and if required, how to manage extra expenses. Always be wary. It may signify that the contractor has multiple existing jobs and might not finish your project on time if you aren’t provided a timeline for the project to be done. Furthermore, you should always keep of all project-related documents like receipts, payments, and contracts in one place as well as all keeping track of significant information. Have a list of the contact details for every single member of the crew on your project.