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Choosing a contractor is the most important
decision in a remodeling project. Here are some guidelines
for selecting a reputable remodeling company:
1. In the State of California, persons doing
work on your home must be licensed and in good standing with
the California Contractors State License Board. You can review
a company’s license status and past history by going to
the Contractors License Board website at www.cslb.ca.gov.
You should avoid hiring a contractor with a mark against
his license.
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2. Ask if the contractor
is a member of the Better Business Bureau. Review the company’s
performance and how any issues were resolved at www.sandiego.bbb.org.
If there is a history of numerous issues, this may indicate
how the company conducts business.
3. Ask for references that include past and
current clients, particularly those with projects similar in
scope and size to yours. Speak with current clients. Past work
is important, but today’s work is what you will be experiencing.
4. Make sure the contractor is fully insured
with liability (covers property damage) and workers’
compensation (covers personal injuries on the jobsite) insurance.
Don’t risk hiring an uninsured contractor whose employee
could be injured working on your home.
5. In the remodeling industry you get what
you pay for. If you’ve been meeting with contractors and
the prices you are being quoted vary significantly, beware!
Business and building costs do not differ that much.
6. When meeting with different
contractors, trust your instincts. Are they listening to your
wants and needs? Do they follow through? Are they responsive
to your calls and questions? Which one can you work with for
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