Finding A Good Contractor
When you have a project and are in need of a contractor, there are many concerns you need to address. First and foremost is to find a contractor that is licensed and insured. Then you need to seek references to see whether that contractor has a good reputation. Social media is a great tool to research contractors. You will also need to decide on your budget, schedule and expectations, before interviewing prospective contractors for your project. Bare in mind, many good contractors have one month to three months lead time (wait). Plan accordingly.
You can verify licensing with MD government website or the MHIC website for Maryland. For insurance verification, request certificates of insurance.
Some questions to ask your potential contractor:
- “What is your availability?”
- “How long will it take to complete the job?”
- “How many people do you have working for you?”
- “Will you be personally on the job each day?”
Always get three estimates and remember you usually get what you pay for. Cheapest is not the best. We are definitely not the cheapest. But we always try to be the best. Take Care.
