(. . . continued from Part 3) It also tells a bit about how they run the business. 15. Is the person you first meet with the one who will be on the job everyday, or running the project for you? This is important because there will be more continuity throughout the project. It also gives you a sense of … Read More
Choosing the Right Remodel Contractor & Running Your Own Bid (Part 3 of 6)
(. . . continued from Part 2) I have been hired too many times to finish up other contractors’ work . . . 7. Did the contractor return your initial contact in a timely fashion (usually within 24 hours) and did he/she show up for your first appointment on time? This will tell you whether they will follow through with … Read More
Choosing the Right Remodel Contractor & Running Your Own Bid (Part 2 of 6)
(. . . continued from Part 1) So, whenever you’re ready to find a remodeling contractor . . . The second item is: you’ll want to determine who might be a good fit to do your remodel project, before you go into the bidding stage. (And, this is best before even the design phase for the reasons that I point … Read More
Choosing the Right Remodel Contractor & Running Your Own Bid (Part 1 of 6)
“. . . the whole remodel process involves a lot of homework on your part” Bear with me as this is a lengthy presentation, but I believe a very strategic and important one for you as a homeowner. You are about to embark on perhaps some major demolition and reconstruction of your largest asset. And, you are about to invite … Read More
The Forgotten Crawl Space (Part 1 of 2)
We’d like to just forget about all crawl spaces . . . but, we can’t. You see that is where some of our best work occurs. It’s also where some of the worst problems in your home can come from: moisture (in various forms), pests (big and small, and very small, ones), leaking water and sewer pipes, electrical wires hanging … Read More
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