Submitted by: Eugene R. Makeev

Hiring contractors would be an inevitable task that any New York homeowner will be faced with at any time whether for grand remodeling projects or maintenance and repairs. In fact, a crucial key in the success of home improvements is craftsmanship and the right person can help complete the work in the most efficient manner possible. Thus hiring contractors is a task that you should put some effort on as your choice can make or break the result. And to help you on this, here are top tips ideal whether you are in Staten Island, Queens, Long Island, Brooklyn, or Manhattan.

The Search

Looking for contractors is not at all hard task, but hiring contractors that best fit your maintenance or remodeling project requirements is what s hard. But knowing the where to look can help you avoid you from all the scams and getting ripped by cons. First off, do not entertain so-called professionals that knock on your door asking for any work needed done. You can look up contractor services at your local associations of homebuilders and renovators, your local BBB, and even on the Internet.

The best form of advertisement, which alternately is the most a damaging, is word of mouth. This is a crucial thought to keep in mind when hiring contractors. You can see names and businesses that will come up in your search for maintenance or remodeling professionals, but before you try to contact them, do a quick search on reviews. Steer clear from those who have had some unresolved complaints.

Requirements

When hiring contractors, you should set requirements that will help you short-list candidates. Aside from being capable of doing the tasks needed to complete the maintenance or remodeling project, there are still other criteria that you should look into for you to be able to say that this home improvement professional can really help you. He needs to be reliable, and a good decision-maker. One of the keys to a successful completion is good communication on both ends, so try to assess how h communicates by talking to him, on the phone or personally.

When hiring contractors, take the time to make sure that you look into each candidate s:

Membership and good standing at your local Better Business Bureau (BBB)

Valid License(s)

Proper insurance coverage

Appropriate trainings and certifications, especially for areas that would need specializations

Referrals whom you can contact or visit to check quality of his work as well as professionalism

Taking the time to know all these while hiring contractors can save you a lot and help you avoid disasters in your project.

Multiple Bids

Getting multiple bids when hiring contractors allows homeowners to further evaluate what each contractor has to offer aside from experience, skills and quality results. Meticulously look into the factors inclusive of the bid including the scope of work they will be covering, the timeline and rates other additional service (if any). This way, you can also see who are overcharging or are including hidden costs.

About the Author: Eugene Makeev uses his skills and expertise to help homeowners avoid the common remodeling pitfalls by matching their needs with prescreened New York contractors. Browse through our premium collection of RTA cabinets, especially our Chocolate Maple Cabinets

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