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The most important element of a home project is the proper selection of a general contractor.
When you start the planning process for your remodeling project, choosing a reliable contractor to bid on the project should involve serious planning and thought.
Unfortunately, some homeowners' primary concern is the total price of the work and not the capability of the general contractor. This approach can encourage under-qualified remodelers to submit unrealistically low estimates that do not include everything that is need to finish the job correctly. These low bids in the long run will cost more than the qualified remodeler's bid would have. This makes it difficult for the qualified and legitimate general contractors to compete for the remodeling project.
Frequently, the homeowner is the one that will suffer by hiring the unqualified remodeler. They will often have to deal with:
When you start the planning process for your remodeling project, choosing a reliable contractor to bid on the project should involve serious planning and thought.
Unfortunately, some homeowners' primary concern is the total price of the work and not the capability of the general contractor. This approach can encourage under-qualified remodelers to submit unrealistically low estimates that do not include everything that is need to finish the job correctly. These low bids in the long run will cost more than the qualified remodeler's bid would have. This makes it difficult for the qualified and legitimate general contractors to compete for the remodeling project.
Frequently, the homeowner is the one that will suffer by hiring the unqualified remodeler. They will often have to deal with:
- Delays
- Poor workmanship/communication
- Additional costs through change orders
- Your project not being completed on schedule.
It is important to do your research. You want to trust the contractor you hire. A quick search of a contractor's license is a good place to start.
JHD Construction License # 766310
Ask for referrals. Previous customers are an excellent source of information about a general contractor.