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Important Questions to Ask before a Big Home Reno
Nancy Blunden, DLC
Hiring a contractor for your big home reno...
Ask these important questions to make sure you are picking the right contractor.
This question can help you determine how long the contractor has been in the business, whether they’ve worked with similar challenges as those in your home and how they ensure that projects are completed on time.
Depending on where you live, there are different requirements for what type of license a contractor has to hold. Check the laws in your region to see what might apply, and ask potential contractors directly whether they hold those licenses.
According to the Canadian Homeowner’s Association, hiring people without the proper insurance could put you at legal and financial risk should something happen in your home. Protect yourself (and the workers improving your home) by having liability insurance and worker’s compensation.
This should be a given if you’re working with a contractor because if the answer is no, don’t even bother moving forward with the interview. You should never pay the full price of the job upfront, and the specific timeline for completing your Contractors should also always offer a warranty in writing that informs you of what is covered and for how long.
A contractor should be proud of their past work. Take this as an opportunity to figure out how contractors approach their work, whether they have effectively handled disputes and fact-check what contractors tell you about their working style.
If there is a chance that your building requires permits, you want to make sure that your contractor is prepared in this area.
Looking to renovate or purchase, I also offer preapprovals. Please give me a call
Nancy Blunden, M08003503 Forest City Funding #10671 Working from home 519-770-6102 nancyblunden@yahoo.ca or visit my web site www.nancyblunden.ca
