Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Choosing The Perfect Patio Contractor For The Right Work

By Charlie Carin


You need to kick start your home renovation. The first step : finding the right patio installation contractor for the job. To ensure a great outcome and result that you'll be happy with, you need to make sure that you start off right with the right guy for your job. Follow our set of useful tips to ensure that you make the right hire.

Ask for lien releases from the beginning, but especially if you receive a "notice of intent" to file a lien on your property for materials for the project. If a patio company files a lien you could end up paying for the same thing twice because the patio installation expert or supplier has not been paid.

Converse with family and friends about the topic of hiring a patio installation contractor, more often then not these people will hold previous experience and valuable insight on the topic of getting the most out of your money.

The best tool to figure out if a patio installation contractor is the perfect fit for you is to ask them for their references. Contact all of the references and ask them how the contractor did on their previous jobs. This will allow you to get a feel for them before you consider hiring them for your project.

Don't go for the cheapest patio installation contractor. While it may seem like it is saving you money and sometimes a cheap contractor is reliable, a more expensive and more qualified contractor will make better work.

Be up front and clear about the duties of the patio installation contractor that is hired. If you expect the contractor to take care of the hiring of patio installation experts, hiring supervisors, and getting permits, make sure it is part of a signed contract. Being specific about job duties can save time and trouble later in the process.

Make payments to your patio installation contractor by the due time. Avoid causing scenes between you and your contractor on the work-site. Treat them with respect and give them the attention they require. This will motivate your contractor to consistently keep doing quality work for you and help them to treat you with respect as well.

A face to face interview with a patio installation contractor will let you find out everything that you need to know before actually hiring. A contractor who acts professional and clean in an interview is more likely to act that way on the job.

Schedule an in-person interview with a possible patio installation contractor. This will allow you to gauge whether the contractor is professional, neatly groomed, on time, and interested in the project. Inquire about references and be sure to contact each one to confirm competence and reliability of the contractor. Insist on a written contract that includes the expected project time and costs of the overall job.

Make sure they sign a written contract with details about what is to be done and how long it will take. Inspect the work site everyday so the patio installation contractor knows to maintain professionalism, a clean work area, and an upbeat attitude. Make sure to contact each reference and ask if they would hire the contractor again.




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