Would I have to pay?
Is it legal?
2007-06-23 10:40:04 · 3 answers · asked by Gaëtan M 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Yes you have to pay, but still it only means something if the contractor can be trusted. Because on their billing 99% of the time they will have clauses like it's only whatever they can "visibly see" and they will "not be legally liable for the estimate they provide".
Which means they can say whatever and get away with it.
So make sure you get references on their previous jobs, not just 2 or 3, but more like 20 or 30 just so you can have a clear idea how legitimately competent they really are.
2007-06-23 10:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lyon D. 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure, with the consent of the seller. In order to quote accurately the contractor will need to inspect the property to determine how to do the work so you do need to get the seller's cooperation. If you're planning on tendering an offer, you should include a condition to require the seller to grant access to any contractors for inspections to work up the quotes.
Whether or not the contractor will charge for rendering the quote is up to the contractor. If there is a charge it should be applied against the work if you hire him.
Not only is it legal, it's highly recommended.
2007-06-23 10:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most contractors will provide free estimates. It's usually best to get estimates from more that one place. You'd be surprised how different the estimates can be. The one thing you would need, however, is the cooperation of the current owner. He/she does not have to let you or the contractor in to do estimates if they don't want to.
2007-06-23 10:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by Angie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋