Choosing a contractor

Home Tech Construction 

    Choosing your Contractor is the single most important decision in any project you undertake. Taking the lowest price is often the worst way to make this decision. As the saying goes... "you get what you pay for"! Take your time and be thorough in your search. Here are just a few places, besides this web site, to start looking for the best contractor for your job:

Word-of-Mouth Referrals
Nearly half of all projects signed by a contractor are the result of client referrals. An additional 22 percent of jobs are the result of word-of-mouth. If you heard about us from a referral great!, if not we would be happy to supply you with a list of satisfied customers as referrals. These are some of your best sources for leads:

Relatives
Friends
Neighbors
Business Colleagues
Lenders
Architects/Designers
Real Estate Agents
Suppliers
Subcontractors

• Job site signs: Pay particular attention to homes with signs of their contracting company on their lawn. Is the site clean? Are tools and materials being handled in a responsible manner? Are there dust covers over the owner's belongings to protect them?
• Direct Mail: Some contractors will send direct mail to homeowners within a few blocks of a current job. Call and ask the homeowner if you could tour the project with the contractor.
• Seminars: Attend local seminars on home improvement topics. Some firms host free seminars on how to choose a contractor and other interesting remodeling topics. Check your local newspaper community news section for information.
• Home Shows: This is a somewhat tricky place to interview contractors since they will be surrounded by other consumers. However, this is a great place to gather information about companies and to make an initial contact with the contractors.