There are several questions that you may ask to your contractor before getting into that Home Improvement you have been dreaming about. Architectural Digest Mag inspired us to do this article with its article about kitchen remodel. See with attention and enjoy!
1. Are you licensed and insured?
First of all and before stepping into your home improvement, is very important to have a guarantee regarding licenses and insurances. You should contact your state’s consumer affairs department or local government to check if the contractor you’re considering is properly licensed. Is also very important to understand if there have been any recent complaints about this company. Plus: ask for a copy of the certificate of insurance, which should list you as “additionally insured,” in case the policy expires in the midst of the renovation.
2. Can you draw up a detailed proposal and an American Institute of Architects contract?
Make sure that you have a dated blueprint of room design you want to achieve, drawn up by an architect, to bring along to preliminary meetings. In these meetings you should get everything in writing, what includes an itemized list of labor and materials, with prices, from carpentry to electrical work; who is responsible for obtaining permits and scheduling inspections; what the penalty will be if the job is not completed on time; and agreements to put change orders (proposals for extras later on) in writing and to withhold 10 percent of the contract price until any final corrections take place.
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3. Who are the subcontractors you’ll be working with?
Get a list of everyone who will be involved in your home renovation, such as the carpenters, cabinet installers, painters, and flooring technicians. Like your contractor, all of them should be covered under worker’s compensation laws and disability insurance.
4. Do you have any shopping discounts?
Most contractors and interior designers get 10 percent trade discounts on appliances. If you do buy your own home devices, see if the contractor will pick them up and deliver them curbside at no extra fee.
5. What’s the best way for us to communicate?
Find out if your contractor prefers email or phone conversations if there is a project manager or office assistant who you’ll also be in touch with, and how your contractor will be documenting your discussions.
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