How to Choose a Professional Home Remodeling Contractor to Design and Build Your Project

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Most Property Owners and Homeowners Only Hire a Remodeling Contractor Every 7 to 10 Years and Many Don't Know What Questions to Ask to Evaluate the Contractor.

The following information is provided to assist homeowner's in choosing a general or remodeling contractor in the suburbs of Detroit Michigan to add extra space, upgrade your kitchen or bath, finish your basement or if you simply want to improve the layout and livability of your home. This is not an exhaustive list and all of the questions may not apply to your situation. We will be happy to provide you with a complete copy of our consumer guide and step-by-step installation processes prior to our first meeting. Here are 3 areas we recommend you consider in evaluating every general or remodeling contractor you talk to:

The Reputation and Business Stability of the Company
Their Experience and Methodology: To Ensure a Smooth Project
Their Service Before, During and After Your Project

Get the Answers to These Questions In Writing to Insure
Your Contractor’s Policies, Procedures and Standards
Will Protect You from a Project Filled with:
Missed Deadlines, Hidden Charges and Faulty Workmanship.

For each area simply ask the questions and ask the general or remodeling contractor to provide the written evidence to support their answers.

Reputation and Business Stability of the General or Remodeling Company

Are you registered with the State of Michigan Residential Builders and
Maintenance & Alteration Contractors Board as a home improvement contractor and will you provide us with your license?
Will you supply a copy of your current insurance certificate?
What industry recognized designations or certifications do you hold?
Are you certified in Lead Safe Work Practices as required by Federal Law as of April 22, 2010?
Will you provide a copy of your business registration for your current company? (This is proof of how long they have been in business under this name.)
Can you provide me with a reference list with at least 10 customers?

Experience and Methodology

Do you provide a price guarantee?
Will you provide a detailed breakdown of the service you are providing?
Who will be responsible for the supervision of my project?
Do you have a written policy regarding drugs and alcohol by your crews?
Are all of your subcontractors licensed and insured by the State of Michigan?

Service Before, During and After the Project

Will you provide me your warranty in writing?
Have you ever repaired a project that was out of warranty?
What is your company return phone call policy?
How often do you meet with homeowner to review job progress?

We hope these questions give you the information you need to make the best choice when it comes to hiring, evaluating and working with a professional, general or home remodeling contractor to design and build your new kitchen, bath, addition, or finished basement.

We will be happy to provide you with a complete copy of our consumer guide prior to our first meeting. We live by our guide. We know this sets a standard that we can be proud of and that the majority of our competitors can't match. Upon request we will gladly provide you with our written proof of compliance with each question.

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