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It is  not an easy task  to find a good contractor. The low level ofstandards and controls on the market allows almost everybody to be in thisbusiness.  1.     Educate yourself It’s important toeducate yourself about the work you want to have completed prior to meetingwith contractors. This way, you’ll have a deeper understanding of renovationlingo, you’ll be able to provide the contractor with enough information toprepare an estimate that meets your goals, be able to interpret any estimatesthat you receive, and to figure out whether the contractor is overpricing theirwork.  2.     Check Contractors’ expertise,past experience, and references To select the best of the best,you will need to check company’s  procedures,specifications, references and  the way theycommunicate with you. If theconstruction company or contractor does not know how to communicate well withyou (even when the others have no problems), then the possibility formisunderstandings in the project increases, and that means higher costs andless satisfaction.  When you look at thespecifications of potential contractors, make a list of questions, which youwant to be answered. Those, whorespond to your e-mail or call you, should have  an advantage over the others. Nevertheless,  consider whether your questions were  answered clearly. This is particularly important forissues that you are not clear about or you did not understand. Below are some questions you need to ask each contractor.- Did the Contractor omit a portion of the scope of work? Ifso, have them revise the estimate. - Are they using lesser quality materials (paint, cabinets, tile, etc.)? - How long will it take to complete the work? - Are they insured with a General Liability policy? - Can they provide a minimum of 5 to 10 references from previous projects? - Are permits necessary and if so, is the cost included in the estimate? - Is the Contractor willing to let you visit several of their jobs? - What type of Warranty does the Contractor provide?If they do not understand what youare talking about, ask more questions. Goodbuilders are the ones who know how to solve a problem. However, those whoinsist on answering your questions and want to explain you every little detailare the best. Above all, try to find their exclients and personally see their past work. The best recommedation is asatisfied client.  3.     Are they affilated weith anyrenovation networks/associations?Look for contractors affiliated with the Better BusinessBureau, National Association of the Remodelling Industry (NARI), NationalKitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), National Association of Home Builders(NAHB) or any other local building or remodelling association. Look at eachContractors website to see what type of work they perform, any examples ofalready completed work and their qualifications. 4.     Consider hiring a green company Today, houses are cheaper toheat and cool and more comfortable than it was a case a few decades ago.If you want to regain the moneyyou've invested in refurbishing or building a house it is necessary to connect witha green company that understands your needs and has the knowledge how to manageyour task.5.     Walk the jobDuring your meetings, hand over your information that youcompiled and walk the job with each of them. Be prepared to answer numerousquestions. Some will be easy to answer and others may need some additionalresearch on your part. Either way, try to stick with your initial scope of workand do not deviate because it will only make it more difficult for you tointerpret the figures on each bid. Ask each Contractor how long it will take them to prepare theestimate and make sure they honour those dates. If they don't, that should be ared flag.6.             The cheapest offers are often themost expensive Price should not be thedeciding factor when choosing contractors. Peopleoften choose the lowest bid and ultimately discover that the contractor has notdone the job properly. Highquality papers require a certain price. Itmay cost you more, but the job will be done smoothly and within the standardsof eligibility.Cheaper can offer more chop atthe end, because you'll eventually change the order, to correct errors or thecontractor to cancel the job. Ifyou ask for  three bids for your project,you'll get three different prices. If a contractor is 15 percent more expensivethan another, ask him why. Maybeit includes more items in their offer. Ifit is cheaper by 15 percent, maybe he forgot to include something very importantto you. Remember, you have theright to ask a contractor what you want and they must know how to explain theoffer.If you wish to learnmore information on home improvement or to search through listings ofcontractors, please visit http://www.nationmovers.net