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What to look for in a contractor, how to hire, the best contract to protect your investment of your home. information http://smoot-associates.freeservers.com/
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Choosing the Right Contractor Locating a qualified contractor can be an arduous task but the reward for perseverance is the successful completion of a project with someone you know and trust. This list of ways to qualify a contractor is comprehensive and may seem overwhelming but it’s the first step toward quality control. Check on these items before they’re hired….. License and Registration Number Worker’s Compensation Insurance Bond and Liability Insurance Number of years in business References Financial stability Stable crew Credit standing with suppliers Cost consciousness Fair prices and payment schedule Quality of rough work Quality of finish work Awareness of material waste Market Niche: custom, spec, or service Adequate crew for size of job Adequate supervision for size of job Do they begin on schedule? Do they end on schedule? Clean-up procedures Success with inspections Cooperation with other trades Relationship between lead and crew Relationship with client Responsiveness to problems Availability: Answering machine, Voice mail, Email, Beeper Change Order practices Promptness on callbacks Relationship to reference Will they sign a Lien Waiver? Will they accept a dual-signee check? Will the proposal be based on complete drawings and specifications? Don’t sign a blank agreement form or make any cash advance payment. Consult with a local lawyer familiar with construction contract law before finalizing your agreement. Visit the American Arbitration Association web site. One of their "Focus Areas" is Construction and you may want to incorporate their Construction Industry Dispute Resolution Procedures into your contract. They provide a standard ADR Clause for your review and consideration. http://www.adr.org/focus-construction.html Every situation is unique so Adapt-Modify the above list to fit your situation and the region in which you build! Also, you’ll definitely benefit from the advice of Barbara Ling in her ultimate guide to "avoiding the contractor from hell." http://www.contractorhell.com After her harrowing experience with a shoddy contractor she was inspired to write her wonderful, illuminating book indicating all the red flags which may occur when you encounter a scam artist. Best Regards, Tom Landis http://www.ownerbuilder.com " . . . . advocating for owners in the design/build process." – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >What to look for in a contractor, how to hire, the best contract to >protect your investment of your home.
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