BEST PRACTICES FOR
HIRING A CONTRACTOR Avoid Disappointment on Your Next Home Improvement Project By Kristen Beckman
Spring is a natural time to begin thinking about home improvement projects, from adding or upgrading the systems and structures of your house to finishing a basement or re-doing a kitchen or bath. While these projects can be fun and exciting to plan, they are often expensive and can be time consuming, so it’s important to choose the right contractor for your project to ensure it is done right and turns out the way you want it.
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hoosing a contractor can be overwhelming, and when you aren’t an expert, it can be hard to know how to choose the right professional for the job. As such, it’s easy for homeowners to make mistakes along the way and for misunderstandings to lead to disappointments. Karla Ferguson, Vice President of J&K Roofing, which provides roof inspection, roof installation and repairs, said three primary mistakes homeowners make when choosing a contractor for a project are shopping only on price, not checking local references and qualifications, and not getting expert insight to understand the scope of the project. For roofing projects, a professional roofer should provide a free inspection and an honest assessment of the required work. “You don’t always need a new roof,” Ferguson said. Ferguson advises homeowners to ask neighbors to recommend contractors they have worked with, read company reviews, and look companies up on the Better Business Bureau site when evaluating
