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Paying $200 for
a Construction Lead - It's hard to imagine, someone paying lots of
money, simply to get a phone number for someone who is interested in
getting some work done on their property.
Hiring the Cheapest Contractor - Watch out Homeowners - Anyone who
was ever hired the cheapest contractor, knows what I'm talking about.
They don't even need to read this article or get a refresher's course on
this topic.
Hiring a Christian Contractors - Watch Out - Let's just say that you
belong to a church, and there are a few contractors that everyone uses
at the church. These contractors are nice people and you know them to be
generous and giving Christians.
Always
Hire a Plumber Who Has Liability Insurance - It is not hard to
imagine, the damage that one broken water pipe can do to an entire home.
Could you imagine the frustration that you would have, if you hired a
plumbing contractor,
Dealing with Large Differences in Construction Estimates - If you're
a building contractor, subcontractor or any contractor in the
construction business, this is one of our biggest problems.
The
Importance of Construction Contract Details - If you're an
experienced contractor, you probably don't need to read this article,
unless you're interested in a refresher course on construction contract
details.
Comparing Individual Construction Estimates with Each Other - It's
easier to do when you're in the store shopping for fruit, comparing
apples to apples. You examine each apple individually, to make sure that
there aren't any problems with it,
Next Time I'm Going to Get
Three Estimates - I'm going to tell you a story and I would like you
to pay attention to the details. The story involves getting three
estimates for the room addition and whole house remodel that someone I
knew,
Think Twice before
Hiring Your Friend - Since I've been working in the building
industry for over three decades, I have ran into almost everything you
could possibly ever imagine,
How Do I Check My Contractor's License? - The first thing I would
like to point out, when it comes to checking your contractor's license
number and making sure that they are actually licensed in your state, to
perform the work that you are requesting,
Do I Need Building
Permits? Home Remodeling - Most contractors don't like to hear the
words building permits or building department. I seem to get the jitters
and break out in hives,
My Contractor Wants $2000 As
a Down Payment - Don't give it to them. I can't stress this enough
and I'm going to say it again, don't give it to them. If you feel
comfortable with the contractor, maybe there's something else that you
can work out,
Never Hire a Contractor That's Too Busy - A lot of people think that
a contractor that's too busy, must be a good contractor. I'm not going
to argue with that and I would even agree to that last statement. A busy
contractor, is either going to be one of two things.
Why
Doesn't My Contractor Show up When They Say They Will? - Well there
could be quite a few things going on in your contractor's life, but most
of the time, they are simply too busy to handle the work load that has
been placed upon them.
I'm Firing My Contractor
- You finally had enough of your contractor and it's time to release him
of his obligation to the contract. Your contractor isn't showing up on
time and has been missing plenty of days that his crew should have been
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