i have alot to do, anywhere from framing off part of my garage, to hardwood floors to installing a second story deck and installing my kitchen cabinets. Where do i begin in looking for a contractor and what can i do to protect myself.
2006-06-24 10:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by phantomknight70 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The National Association of Home Builders has a "Registered Remodelers" program that heavily screens the membership. It requires that members maintain liability and workers compensation insurance, are financially sound, have been in business for a specific length of time, etc.. They will be glad to give you the names of several members who work in your area and perform the type of work you wish to have done.
You do not mention the area in which you live. If you live in a metropolitan area, or fairly close to one, there will be a local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. The following link will lead to the chapter in your area:
http://www.nahb.org/local_association_search_form.aspx
Good luck with your projects.
2006-07-01 06:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
The best reference is word of mouth. Check with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, anyone you can think of who may have had some work done recently. Or, find a local builders association (some kind of trade association for builders and remodelers). You local building supply store will surely know of contractors in your area as well.
2006-06-24 11:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by brynmawrstables 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! You've got some big plans!
The yellow pages are a good place to start. And I've used the Better Business Bureau to check on a number of businesses whose legitimacy I questioned.
Have any of your neighbors had work done recently? Ask if they can recommend someone. Or if you talk with the contractor, ask him for recommendations.
Good luck!
2006-06-24 10:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friends and family. Word of mouth is the best source of job offers any contractor could possibly have if the guy is good. If he isn't then you will hear about it from your peers.
2006-06-24 10:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Hawaiian_Kine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a really wonderful site called ServiceMagic.com that has listings of contractors across the conuntry. You can view their info/profiles/licensing etc.
2006-06-24 12:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy Chel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local job service and ask about a handy man or check with neighbors to see if they know anyone. also at a local home depot or other store.
2006-06-24 10:56:37 · answer #6 · answered by confuuzed22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋