Choosing A Remodeler

Remodeling your home should give you that fresh new feel without causing all the headaches of actually moving. Thinking about remodeling? It's important to consider the type of job you'll be doing.

Next, you need to consider just who it is you'll entrust to slice and dice your home.

Deciding what you want

If they're looking for a design and not quite sure what they want, we encourage them to go get some books and magazines on remodeling. It gives the contractor ideas, and it's good if homeowners have already done their homework.

Be sure to choose the products you want before you hire a contractor, he you do not a job could become three to four months rather than one to two months.

With the environment a hot issue now, choosing green products for your remodeling has become popular. Especially right now with the high utility bills, people are wondering if they should replace the windows, add more insulation and use reflective paint.

Finding remodelers

Before paying someone thousands of dollars worth of work to your home, it's important to find the right company for the job.

1. Yellows will not do it, anyone can run an ad. They (yellow pages) just want the money. One of the things people do is pick up the phone book because they just don't really know what they're looking for.

The best place to find good companies is by asking people you know and have had work done to their own home.

If they have a good reputation, what makes it good? I always say, longer is better, that's how you gain your reputation.

Years in business means more experience in different remodeling situations, look for remodelers that have legitimate offices and workshops. Though it might seem obvious, some contractors only have a truck, a sign their operation may not be as reliable.

A major choosing point for most people, is price. Though picking a low price may be appealing, don't give in to what amounts to just a number.

A lot of times people will get three bids, and they usually won't go with the highest bid. People tell us all the time that they're not going with the lowest bid because the contractor is probably leaving out something. So they say, 'we'll go with the guy in the middle because the price seems just right.' But they may be the worst out there."

So beyond price, look at the level of service provided, expertise and reputation. Not Price!

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