You should always ask for an itemized quote. That way there is no misunderstanding of what you are paying for. Any extra work should also be in the form of an itemized change order.
Yes, your estimate should be fairly detailed and in writing and include date of completion. Try to get at least three. Ask for references. Don't pay up front, he may not finish the job. Here's some good info about hiring contractors: https://www.netquote.com/home-insurance/bonded-and-insured-contractors
In the more recent years when we have had dealings with contractors we have always received a very detailed quote via internet and after using the contractor of our choice the invoice matched unless we knew a change that we had made.
they should...if they don’t want to bother with it....move on to a different contractor.make a very detailed list of what you want done. Specify what materials you will supply. Especially if it’s a new sink, dishwasher, oven. Fridge Bath tub etc. if you don’t, they tend to go with builder grade. Specify who removes the construction debris. Are you going to rent the dumpster, or will they? Do give a reasonable time frame for completion...some material may be on back order, or discontinued by the time comes to install. Have a back up plan in place. Choose 2 acceptable products For the remodel -primary and a back up.
Check with the better business bureau and ask for references...check with your insurance company as well. You may need a rider added for the workers. Theft protection? How do they want you to secure supplies? Storage cube? On a truck? I grew up in a bad part of town. The best security was the drug lord next door. That dude did not want cops in the area. After the fire in the house all was wide open. Nothing went missing..no materials no tools. 3 blocks away...a rash of thefts. Mom bribed him with apple pie. aparently it worked. Let you neighbors know about the remodel and the increased traffic.
Weather also plays apart in remodleing...Expect delays if items are being shipped from a distance away.
my reator gave me a bit more advice...figure out the square footage of the house. Figure out how much you paid for each square foot. If you do a remodel keep it to the price of the square footage of the room. Over improving for an area can be a hindrance to selling as well.
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You should always ask for an itemized quote. That way there is no misunderstanding of what you are paying for. Any extra work should also be in the form of an itemized change order.
Yes, your estimate should be fairly detailed and in writing and include date of completion. Try to get at least three. Ask for references. Don't pay up front, he may not finish the job. Here's some good info about hiring contractors: https://www.netquote.com/home-insurance/bonded-and-insured-contractors
In the more recent years when we have had dealings with contractors we have always received a very detailed quote via internet and after using the contractor of our choice the invoice matched unless we knew a change that we had made.
No! you would have to ask them to. They may say due to time prep. they might have to charge a small fee, but hopefully not..........
This site can help you too.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
I always check license with the state contractors license board.
they should...if they don’t want to bother with it....move on to a different contractor.make a very detailed list of what you want done. Specify what materials you will supply. Especially if it’s a new sink, dishwasher, oven. Fridge Bath tub etc. if you don’t, they tend to go with builder grade. Specify who removes the construction debris. Are you going to rent the dumpster, or will they? Do give a reasonable time frame for completion...some material may be on back order, or discontinued by the time comes to install. Have a back up plan in place. Choose 2 acceptable products For the remodel -primary and a back up.
Check with the better business bureau and ask for references...check with your insurance company as well. You may need a rider added for the workers. Theft protection? How do they want you to secure supplies? Storage cube? On a truck? I grew up in a bad part of town. The best security was the drug lord next door. That dude did not want cops in the area. After the fire in the house all was wide open. Nothing went missing..no materials no tools. 3 blocks away...a rash of thefts. Mom bribed him with apple pie. aparently it worked. Let you neighbors know about the remodel and the increased traffic.
Weather also plays apart in remodleing...Expect delays if items are being shipped from a distance away.
my reator gave me a bit more advice...figure out the square footage of the house. Figure out how much you paid for each square foot. If you do a remodel keep it to the price of the square footage of the room. Over improving for an area can be a hindrance to selling as well.
not that you would be selling the place....but it Can affect your pocket book.