Remodeling is a huge undertaking cost-wise and labor-wise. For a few weeks (months or even) contractors will troop in and out of your home in a bid to satisfy your spatial desires. Before making such a huge financial commitment, you want to cover all bases with your local contractor. Here are some important questions to get out of the way before the chaos starts. We’ve rounded up 7 top questions to ask before you remodel.
Ask about licensing and insurance before remodeling
The hallmark of any credible business outfit is a legal authorization or permit to carry out its operations. Before handing over any money, you want to be sure that your general contractor is both licensed and insured. This will help you accord a measure of trust to the business.
Learn more: 7 Questions To Ask Before Your Home Remodeling Project
Staff strength
Ask for a list of all the workers involved in your kitchen renovation project. Your general contractor would be happy to oblige because not only are you paying for their services, you’re also granting them access to your home, you deserve to know who these people are. You should also find out if the workers are Boniface employees or sub-contractors.
Point of contact
This question is particularly important because issues or concerns may arise during the weeks of remodeling or renovation. It is a good idea to know who your main point of contact is and the mode of communication they prefer (calls, emails, or text). Nothing is more frustrating than having legitimate worries without any one person to turn to. Even if your kitchen remodeling or renovation project goes smoothly, you will need to touch base with someone once in a while. Identify who your point of contact is before work begins.
The suppliers
Quite often, we find that contractors do not store up any of the materials needed to remodel your kitchen. They’ll use suppliers for everything from tiles to flooring. You may want to know who these suppliers are and that’s OK. Your contractor could provide you with a list of all the suppliers he would purchase from as well as reviews on them and references.
Warranty
Before committing your finances to a kitchen remodeling or renovation project, you want to safeguard your investment by ensuring that the contractor you hire offers a warranty. Determine the type of warranty they offer and the time frame it covers. Don’t limit yourself to one contractor only, compare warranties from different contractors and use the information to decide what works best for you.
Project schedule
Do not begin a kitchen remodeling or renovation project without an itinerary of work from your contractor. Here is a detailed schedule of activities showing the milestones to be hit at set dates as well as days and hours for work to take place.
Estimated time of completion
Every project with a start date inevitably has an end date. A prudent homeowner works with his contractor to project the date of possible completion for his kitchen remodeling or renovating project. This piece of information is vital because it will enable you to plan towards other goals and prepare for upcoming events.
In summary, your contractor and his team of skilled professionals will become a part of your life for the duration of your project. It is important to build a good relationship with them. Asking questions beforehand will clear out potential misunderstandings or aggravations. Communicate effectively and pay attention to the answers you’re given to ensure smooth sailing.
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