Questions to ask before selecting a contractor for your home improvement might include: How long have you been contracting? What licenses and certifications do you carry? How many projects have you completed in the last year; what were they, and who were they for?
Ask, "What references do you have? Will there be any subcontractors, and if so what are their credentials? What insurance coverage do you have? What permits are required for my project?"
Be Thorough in Your Search
You might also want to check with the appropriate government office to see whether or not there are any unresolved complaints against the contractor before making your final selection.
Check out all references provided and ask questions such as: Was the project completed on time and were you happy with the results? How well did the contractor communicate with you throughout the project? Were there any cost over-runs?
Also ask if the contractor employee's were on time, courteous, and whether or not they cleaned up the home improvement site when they were finished?
Canadian residents have the opportunity to use the Internet to assist in the screening process by visiting Handy Canadian.com,
By following these guidelines, you help insure a successful home improvement!
About the Author
Max Sheppard is Co-Owner of Handy Canadian.com at
http://www.handycanadian.com and Handy American.com at
http://www.handyamerican.com. Handy Canadian.com and Handy American.com is your one-stop renovation information web site: where homeowners locate professional contractors, businesses connect with commercial contractors, and qualifying contractors acquire new leads.
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