If You Are Thinking of Hiring a Contractor, Here's how to pick a contractor that is a good fit for you
BEFORE YOU CONSIDER HIRING A CONTRACTOR, ASK HIM THESE QUESTIONS:
Have you been operating as a remodeler successfully in this part of town for at least 10 years?
Lots of remodeling companies come and go. I have been in business for 25 years... 25 consecutive years from the same location in Long Island.
Are you trained and certified by the EPA to conduct lead paint testing and to do "lead-safe" practices on pre-1978 homes?
Yes we are. As of April 22, 2010, this is required by federal law for ALL remodeling contractors - nationwide. If you ask this and the contractor doesn't know about or fails to have this information, it is a major red flag. Pass him or her by. My EPA Certified Remodeler Certificate number is available upon request.
Do you carry General Liability Insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000.00?
Ask to have his/her insurance company send the certificates directly to your home or office, showing your name as the covered "Loss Payee". Custom Construction carries a 3 million dollar policy.
Look in the business white pages; does his company have business phone number?
If not, he's working out of the back of his truck, and may not be there to honor any warranty issues. We are in the White and Yellow Pages under Custom Construction Design & Renovation Inc.
Do you have a website? Do you do business by e-mail?
All professional companies have information about their companies on the internet in the form of a website, and also have the ability to answer questions and correspond with you by e-mail. Our website address is www.customcolongisland.com. My e-mail address is myoung@customcolongisland.com.
Are you an active member in a local professional trade association, either the local Builder's Association Remodelers Council or N.A.R.I?
All professional contractors participate in these, and we subscribe to their strict ethical standards. Custom Construction Design & Renovation, Corp. is an active member of Nari.
Do you offer written warranty on your work?
Custom Construction Design & Renovation, Corp. offers a full ONE YEAR written warranty, labor and materials, on all our projects. Ask for a copy of his warranty before signing the contract. Custom Construction Design & Renovation, Corp. will continue to be there to honor those warranties, too.
Are you willing to provide me with a company profile listing your bank officer and trade references?
If the contractor doesn't measure up, pass him by. As professional and reputable contractors, we are happy to provide you with such information!
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Contact us today to discuss your project with a professional or to schedule a FREE, in-home Consultation and Remodeling Needs Assessment. We will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. We look forward to hearing from you!
