Perhaps your bank finally approved your home equity loan. Because maybe you’ve spent the past year on Houzz and Pinterest planning, scheming, dreaming—the Subzero appliances, Sherwin-Williams’ Snowbound paint, those knobs and pretty fixtures. But, now, you’re ready to “break ground”.
Home remodeling is exhilarating, whether it’s a new master bathroom, an open-concept kitchen, or a roomy new addition. But it can also turn into a disaster if you choose the wrong contractor. So, before you get carried away and start planning out the menu for your after-construction party, take a step back to make sure you choose the best home remodeling company to suit the job.
How do you find the best home remodeling company for your job? When you’re ready to hire a General contractor in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, or any of our local bedroom communities, some careful research and planning will pay off in the end.
Here’s our advice to follow.
1. Credentials. Make sure the home remodeling contractor you choose holds an active contractor’s license that’s in good standing. You may verify a contractor’s license with Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). You’ll also want to make sure they carry liability insurance to protect you should your home get damaged along with worker’s compensation to protect the workers involved on your job.
2. The interview. Narrow down your shortlist of, say, contractors offering kitchen remodeling in Scottsdale, to your top three contenders. Then schedule face-to-face interviews with each one to share the specifics about your job. (Here’s where you can pull up some of your Pinterest boards, if you’d like.) During your interview, make sure the contractor is both an excellent communicator and knowledgeable in their field.
3. Portfolios. Remodeling companies should present you with a portfolio to showcase before and after photos. Compare each company’s portfolio side-by-side to see if they have enough experience in the specific type of remodeling you’ll need. For example, do they specialize in kitchen remodeling in Scottsdale or do they work primarily in carpentry and custom cabinetry? Or perhaps you’ve found general contractors in Scottsdale that lack specific artisanship you need in tiling. As you evaluate portfolios to, say, shortlist the best general contractors in Scottsdale, you’ll also want to make sure they have at least ten successfully completed jobs under their belt.
4. Cost. When quotes start coming in, it might be tempting to go with the lowest bid. But this doesn’t always align with the best work. General contractors who quote low can sometimes cut corners or come to the table with unrealistic expectations for the job. Make sure the price they’ve quoted is realistic and in line with the amount of work involved.
5. References. Before signing a contract, request and call past clients to ask about their experiences. Were they happy with the end result? Were there delays? Did everyone arrive punctual on planned days for work? And did the project close on-budget? Beyond checking their list of provided references, you can also search Google to read a few online reviews, as well. While one dissatisfied customer could’ve been a fluke, a long trail of dissatisfaction can signify a problem.
6. The contract. Read all contract terms carefully and make sure they’ve outlined clear expectations and deliverables. This should include the total price, payment schedule, site plan, specific products or materials being used, requirements for lien releases, and change order and dispute resolution processes. It should also include an express limited warranty.
Once you’ve completed your due diligence, you’re ready to choose the best general contractors in Scottsdale—and beyond.
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