How to Hire a Contractor for a Kitchen Remodeling

Remodeling your home is a big project, so it's very important to find the right contractor for the job. This article should help in locating the best contractor for you.

Steps

1. Look for a contractor that has leadership qualities and excellent communication skills. This is demostrated by showing up on time and the reasonabliy prompt reply to inquires.
2. Interview with at least three contractors who have experience dealing with architects. Ask to see photographs and/or ask for references.
3. Make sure that your contractor is familiar with local building codes and that he gets all necessary building permits.
4. Consider fees. Contractors' fees come in different forms. One is cost plus, which is charging a fee for services, plus the cost for materials, services of the subcontractors. A second form of fee is a fixed fee, and the last form is a percentage of the total cost of the job. Ask contractors to see all receipts.
5. Call the Better Business Bureau to make sure no complaints were called about the contractors you are interested in.
6. Find out how long the work will take, and what hours the contractor will work. Ask if your job is the only one they will be working on at the time.
7. Ask for a bank reference.
8. Once you hire your contractor, make sure he gives you day to day activities.

Tips

• The cost of your kitchen project should be on a form of a written bid. If there are any changes from the contract they should be written and submitted before the change begins.
• When you are given bids from prospective contractors, beware of low bids, usually middle bids are the best.
• When making the final choice for your contractor, make sure he is easy to work with, and go with your gut feeling. Word of mouth goes along way . If your friends had sucsess then take their led.

Warnings

• No matter how talented or popular a contractor.Beware of those that are short and cold at a interview meetings, this could be a indication of no patience and lack of communication. If the contractor does not like your ideas or refuses to hear you out then you do not want them.

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