|
Finding A Contractor, start with:
1) Family, friends, co-workers, etc. (they would not recommend a bad contractor).
2) Yard signs set by contractors who are currently working or recently have worked in your area.
3) Phone book, internet search and construction material suppliers.
To start the process of choosing a contractor, you need to:
1) Take estimates from contractors until you find the one you feel confident with.
Sometimes this is the first contractor you talk to, sometimes it's the second, third, fourth, etc.
Most contractors offer free estimates, so be patient and ask a lot of questions.
Questions to ask:
1) Ask about insurances (liablity, workers comp, etc.), owners name and address.
2) Get the addresses of homes they have worked at in your area that you can drive by and view.
3) Did you check the roof deck 'sheathing' condition?
4) Do I have proper ventilation?
Read more on proper ventialtion, click here.
5) Do you need to inspect my attic/crawl space?
Are you aware of mold issues, and able to detect and handle them?
6) Is my siding & gutters in good condition?
7) Are you using employees or subs, are your sub contractors insured?
Are your employees/subs trained for both quality and safety procedures?
Are they up to date on OSHA safety requirements?
"Did you know that if a roofing contractors employee or sub contractor
is injured while working on your home or small business, you 'the home owner or small business onwer' can be held
laible for the cost of those injuries if that employee or sub contractor doe's not have proper insurance coverage?"
8) What bank do you use for your company business account?
Do you have an EIN?
9) How long will it take you to complete the work?
Will you inspect the work your employees or sub contractors have done upon completion?
What happens to left over materials?
10) Will you leave me an itemized copy of work provided, as well as a list of all materials used,
including manufacturer brand names, warranty information, lot numbers?
For the final decision, remember:
1) The lowest price is not always the best deal.
2) The highest price is not always the best service.
3) Base your final decision on both quality and price, rather than one or the other.
|
