Hiring the Right Contractor for the Job

If you are building an addition, renovating a room or starting from scratch it can be a daunting task. So many people choose to do it themselves because they want to save money only to discover they have done it wrong and have to start over. By hiring a contractor to take care of your building or renovating needs in the beginning you can save yourself time and money.

If you are looking for a contractor starting with the internet can be a way to get some good leads. A quick search will turn up many qualified people in your area that can do the task you need to be done. Some are specialized in their field so you can eliminate all those who don't fit the task that way. You don't want a kitchen and bathroom specialist building you a garage.

Once you've narrowed your search to your specific job you can use the internet to get reviews on the contractor. There are several sites out there that give you the inside scoop on which guys to use and which ones to avoid like the plague.

Another way to get a good recommendation is if you have family or friends that have had some work recently done to their home. Ask them who they used and whether or not they are worth the money. You might be surprise to learn that someone who was ranked high on your list should be cut completely due to what your family or friends experienced by using them to work on their home.

You want to be sure to get multiple quotes from multiple contractors for your project. While the cost of materials might not differ much from company to company you might be surprised at the radical difference in labor cost. While one might charge one hundred dollars for a two hour job the other might charge fifty dollars for labor on the same job. Also one might charge more for haul away of existing pieces while another might be slightly less.

Always ensure that your contractor is licensed and certified. If you use an unlicensed person to do the work you run the risk of having shoddy work done to your home. You will then have to pay even more money to have someone come in and fix the mess they made by not doing it right the first time. Plus and unlicensed person may not obtain the appropriate permits to build causing you fines or worse.
Now that you've made the first move in the right direction by admitting you need someone to do the work, make sure it's the right person.