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What
you need to know and ask before hiring a general contractor:
South
Florida is booming!! Our homes have appreciated in value
far beyond most expectations. As a result, instead of moving, many
home owners are making the decision to do major renovations and/or
expansions.
Let's
assume that you have decided to embark on a major renovation.
You have selected your interior designer, your architect and you
have plans in hand. The next huge decision is to select the right
general contractor. This is no easy feat; in fact it is fright with
the potential for problems. Picking the wrong contractor will lead
to misery and in the end it may in fact defeat your project. Taking
few moments to read this article may save you time, money and untold
aggravation.
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According
to a national survey, the most common construction
defects involved failing or leaking roofs, leaking or inoperable
windows, cracking or unleveled concrete, failing or cracking
walls, defective or improperly installed plumbing and/or electrical
equipment. This list is not meant to frighten you. It is simply
a call to action. "Quality is
never an accident; it is always the result of high intention
and sincere effort coupled together with skillful execution."
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Ask
and get answers to the following questions BEFORE you
select your general contractor.
1.
How long have you been in business?
2. What is your specialty?
3. Do you have a project manager that will be assigned to my property?
How often will he come to the site?
4. Are you and all your subcontractors licensed and insured?
5. How is your record for completing a project on time and on budget?
The next requests are the most important in the interview process:
6. Can you supply me with a comprehensive list of your clients?
7. Will you give me at least six referrals that I can call personally?
8. Will you supply me with a list of addresses for projects that
you are working on or have recently completed so that I can visit
the sites?
Good
luck and happy building!!
Contact
DA Group Construction where attention to details translates into
building it better.
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