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How
To Find A Reputable Long Island Contractor |
Each year thousands of people renovate or remodel residential and commercial properties on Long Island. Finding a reputable
contractor, then, is an
important concern for many individuals, families and companies. Whether
you’re looking for someone to handle a complete
renovation to just
install a new window, it pays to take some time to thoroughly investigate
each contractor’s credentials before beginning work.
The key to finding the right contractor is determining if they’re
capable of completing the project and if they’re considered reliable
and professional by previous clients. Finding out about a contractor
begins with a thorough interview. Here are some issues to ask about during
your initial talks:
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Are they licensed? Be
sure to ask for proof of licensing and insurance, including Worker’s
Compensation if they’ll be employing staff to complete your
project. If you’re at all uncertain, call the NY State Board
to ensure that their licensing is current. |
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Always ask for references? Nothing
will give you a clearer picture of the contractor’s work
ethic and skill than talking to past clients and visiting a completed
job site. |
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Ask what they specialize in. Re-shingling
a roof and painting a home’s exterior are two dramatically
different projects and require different skill-sets. You want to
know beforehand if your contractor has tackled similar projects
before. |
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Ask if you can visit their business
office. The state of their office will give you a pretty good idea
of their level of professionalism. |
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Make sure that they’re willing
to do all the paperwork required by your bank or lending agency.
If you neglect to ask and they refuse down the line, you’ll
be in for a huge headache. If they company says from the beginning
that they won’t help with paperwork, find another provider. |
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As if their quote will provide a
timeline and complete materials list? Make sure that their estimates
are based on realistic expectations and material costs rather than
guesswork. |
As you can see, proper due diligence prior to hiring a contractor can
be quite labor intensive. Failing to properly interview prospective providers
can only cost you time and money. (Some homeowners have even had to completely
redo renovations after hiring an unreliable contractor.) That’s
why so many Long Island property owners have turned to MyHome, the tri-state’s
first full service renovation provider. MyHome takes the guesswork and
legwork out of hiring and managing multiple contractors and designers
for your renovation.
Regardless of what your goal is for your Long Island remodeling project,
MyHome’s knowledgeable architects and craftsmen can help you enhance
your Long Island home.
Click here to contact us.
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