Make a good match5 of 9Interviewing a professional contractor is like dating, Holmes says. You want to get to know the person. Ask about his or her experience, life history, specialties, and what work he or she really loves to do.Also cover the nuts and bolts: Is the contractor licensed? Insured?"You can't ask them enough questions," says Holmes. "And if they're not pros, they're quickly going to leave your house."At various points during the job, the work has to be inspected, and you want to be there for each of these milestones. Mention this before you hire. "Any contactor who says 'I don't want you there,' you don't want to deal with them," Holmes says.Interview contractors until you find the right one -- even if it takes awhile. "You have to keep going until you're 100 percent happy," Holmes says. "Trust your instincts." Related Articles:Tapping home equity is riskyRemodel or buy a new home?7 ways to bring the outdoors inHow many tiles will you need?Related Links:FHA loan funds repairsRemodeling without equityPrioritizing home repairUpgrades that help sell advertisement
Interviewing a professional contractor is like dating, Holmes says. You want to get to know the person. Ask about his or her experience, life history, specialties, and what work he or she really loves to do.
Also cover the nuts and bolts: Is the contractor licensed? Insured?
"You can't ask them enough questions," says Holmes. "And if they're not pros, they're quickly going to leave your house."
At various points during the job, the work has to be inspected, and you want to be there for each of these milestones. Mention this before you hire. "Any contactor who says 'I don't want you there,' you don't want to deal with them," Holmes says.
Interview contractors until you find the right one -- even if it takes awhile. "You have to keep going until you're 100 percent happy," Holmes says. "Trust your instincts."
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