Hiring Home Building Contractors

 

One of your biggest investments is your home. If you plan to hire home building contractors to build your home or to do a remodel project, be sure to hire someone who is qualified, reputable, and well-experienced. Give ample time to carefully search for the right people to work with to ensure that the job of building your home is done as you envision it. James Corso

When meeting with probable contractors, remember to request a copy of his or her license and proof of liability insurance. This insurance will cover any property damage or injury claims. Also, try to find out how long the contractor has been in the business. You can also visit some of the projects that he/she has done. This can tell you if he/she is right for your home building project. Industrial General Contractor

Be sure that when you hire home building contractors, you choose the one who is currently licensed as required by the laws within your city/state. You will be required to provide the contractor's name and license number. Most of the states have already had the licensing board check the contractor's background and is satisfied that he/she has the necessary training and experience. You may do the same for any sub-contractors that either you acting as general contractor have hired or that are hired by the actual general contractor him/herself. Home Contractors

Contractors can also be checked by getting in touch with the Better Business Bureau in your area. You can inquire if there had been any complaints or legal actions taken against the contractor in the past. Also, try to check for a history of bad debts and/or previous bankruptcy. Industrial General Contractor

Know projects that the contractor has recently finished or a job in progress and try to make a visit to that particular site. Contractors may even voluntarily give you the names of their most satisfied customers as references, but ask about the completed jobs/projects of the previous year. It would also be in your best interests to ask for references dating back to three or more years. Residential Contractor

Before signing the contract, read it carefully. Make sure that you understand it and all the terms are clear to you. The building plans ought to include all that you want stated in the bid. This will make it a well written contract and can call attention to specific details of your expectations.

Compare multiple bids. Get at least three estimates before hiring anyone to do the job of building your home.