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Home Improvement
Home Improvements
Make your new home uniquely ‘yours’
No matter how large or small, a home improvement project can give you the look and feel you desire for your unique living environment.
Fortunately, there are many thriving, successful businesses in our area your vision a reality.
Large jobs may require the use of a general contractor to manage all the aspects of the project, including subcontractors, permits and inspections. It might also involve the use of an architect to design the home, addition or a major renovation.
painting, or restoration specialists.
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119 Austin Drive South Boerne, TX, 78006 HELPFUL TIPS The Federal Trade Commission offers some helpful tips:
Check with friends, neighbors, or co-workers who’ve used a contractor. Look at their work and inquire about their experience.
Find out how long the company has been in business. An established company will have a record and reputation. A contractor should be able to give you names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three clients with projects like yours.
ing. Get written estimates and ask for an explanation of the costs.
ing projects, even for simple jobs.
Choose a contractor familiar with the local permitting process.
Contractors should have insurance, including personal liability, worker’s compensation, and property damage coverage.
contractors have current insurance coverage and licenses, if required.
For smaller projects, pay by check or credit for larger projects.
ect contingent upon completion Get a Written Contract. It should be clear and concise and includes the Keep all paperwork related to your project, including change orders and a record of all payments.
to know that subcontractors and suppliers have been paid.
Protect yourself by asking the contractor and every subcontractor and supplier for a lien release or lien waiver.
payment, check that all work meets the standards spelled out in the contract, and you have written warranties for materials and workmanship.
Be sure that all subcontractors and suppliers have been paid, the job site has been cleaned up and cleared of excess materials, tools, and equipment, and you have inspected and approved the completed work. Agreement on expectations upfront should help both you and the people you hire achieve the results that will make your project a success.
For more information, visit www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
