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5 Tips
How to Hire The Right Basement Contractor
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 1
Cross-reference your research This means if you find someone on KSL Google them Find them in Yellow Pages or yelp Established contractors pay the money thats needed to advertise in the most popular forums Remember Anyone can advertise a service in KSLcom Also Check with the Better Business Bureau If contractors have truly hosed over past clients those clients should file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 2
2 Demand a contractor who is above board This means make sure they have a license make sure they have insurance a liability and commercial and workers comp make sure the registered with the state of Utah Also ask them what their thoughts on getting a permit are If the contractor replies oh its not necessary this should be a big red flag for you that this individual is shady Permits protect the contractor just as much as they protect the homeowner
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 3
3 Dont hire the cheapest individual You will usually get what you pay for Also if the price is too good to be true It is Ive met with too many individuals who had bids for outrageously low amounts and wrote checks only to never see that individual again Also if the individual asked you to write the check out to themselves that should open your eyes to somethings not right
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 4
4 Dont hire someone who can start tomorrow If a contractors not busy in this economy in this state somethings wrong with them Good contractors should have at least a week or two waiting period before they can start
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 5
5 References and referrals are great but check with local vendors Any contractor can stack their references online in their favor And any smart contractor would never give you a referral of an upset past customer To call One of the best ways to find reputable contractors is through a local supply house such as Burton Lumber Home Depot Standard Plumbing or Lighting Design These local suppliers will have names and contact information of reputable businessmen in the area
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 1
Cross-reference your research This means if you find someone on KSL Google them Find them in Yellow Pages or yelp Established contractors pay the money thats needed to advertise in the most popular forums Remember Anyone can advertise a service in KSLcom Also Check with the Better Business Bureau If contractors have truly hosed over past clients those clients should file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 2
2 Demand a contractor who is above board This means make sure they have a license make sure they have insurance a liability and commercial and workers comp make sure the registered with the state of Utah Also ask them what their thoughts on getting a permit are If the contractor replies oh its not necessary this should be a big red flag for you that this individual is shady Permits protect the contractor just as much as they protect the homeowner
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 3
3 Dont hire the cheapest individual You will usually get what you pay for Also if the price is too good to be true It is Ive met with too many individuals who had bids for outrageously low amounts and wrote checks only to never see that individual again Also if the individual asked you to write the check out to themselves that should open your eyes to somethings not right
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 4
4 Dont hire someone who can start tomorrow If a contractors not busy in this economy in this state somethings wrong with them Good contractors should have at least a week or two waiting period before they can start
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 5
5 References and referrals are great but check with local vendors Any contractor can stack their references online in their favor And any smart contractor would never give you a referral of an upset past customer To call One of the best ways to find reputable contractors is through a local supply house such as Burton Lumber Home Depot Standard Plumbing or Lighting Design These local suppliers will have names and contact information of reputable businessmen in the area
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 2
2 Demand a contractor who is above board This means make sure they have a license make sure they have insurance a liability and commercial and workers comp make sure the registered with the state of Utah Also ask them what their thoughts on getting a permit are If the contractor replies oh its not necessary this should be a big red flag for you that this individual is shady Permits protect the contractor just as much as they protect the homeowner
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 3
3 Dont hire the cheapest individual You will usually get what you pay for Also if the price is too good to be true It is Ive met with too many individuals who had bids for outrageously low amounts and wrote checks only to never see that individual again Also if the individual asked you to write the check out to themselves that should open your eyes to somethings not right
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 4
4 Dont hire someone who can start tomorrow If a contractors not busy in this economy in this state somethings wrong with them Good contractors should have at least a week or two waiting period before they can start
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 5
5 References and referrals are great but check with local vendors Any contractor can stack their references online in their favor And any smart contractor would never give you a referral of an upset past customer To call One of the best ways to find reputable contractors is through a local supply house such as Burton Lumber Home Depot Standard Plumbing or Lighting Design These local suppliers will have names and contact information of reputable businessmen in the area
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 3
3 Dont hire the cheapest individual You will usually get what you pay for Also if the price is too good to be true It is Ive met with too many individuals who had bids for outrageously low amounts and wrote checks only to never see that individual again Also if the individual asked you to write the check out to themselves that should open your eyes to somethings not right
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 4
4 Dont hire someone who can start tomorrow If a contractors not busy in this economy in this state somethings wrong with them Good contractors should have at least a week or two waiting period before they can start
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 5
5 References and referrals are great but check with local vendors Any contractor can stack their references online in their favor And any smart contractor would never give you a referral of an upset past customer To call One of the best ways to find reputable contractors is through a local supply house such as Burton Lumber Home Depot Standard Plumbing or Lighting Design These local suppliers will have names and contact information of reputable businessmen in the area
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 4
4 Dont hire someone who can start tomorrow If a contractors not busy in this economy in this state somethings wrong with them Good contractors should have at least a week or two waiting period before they can start
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 5
5 References and referrals are great but check with local vendors Any contractor can stack their references online in their favor And any smart contractor would never give you a referral of an upset past customer To call One of the best ways to find reputable contractors is through a local supply house such as Burton Lumber Home Depot Standard Plumbing or Lighting Design These local suppliers will have names and contact information of reputable businessmen in the area
Wednesday October 16 13
TIP 5
5 References and referrals are great but check with local vendors Any contractor can stack their references online in their favor And any smart contractor would never give you a referral of an upset past customer To call One of the best ways to find reputable contractors is through a local supply house such as Burton Lumber Home Depot Standard Plumbing or Lighting Design These local suppliers will have names and contact information of reputable businessmen in the area
Wednesday October 16 13
