DO
NOT ASK A CONTRACTOR FOR REFERENCES!
What did he say? Do not ask a contractor for references?
That's right! Since you are allowing the contractor to
choose the references, no contractor is going to give
you a bad one. Instead, ask the contractor for the last
three projects that he has completed in chronological
order. This accomplishes two things: first, you are choosing
the references, not the contractor and second, you will
be able to determine from these contacts, the quality
and reliability of the contractor's work at the present
time.
NAIL
DOWN THE FACTS! In the remodeling business
there is no such thing as too much information. Make sure
the contractor has provided a detailed floor plan of the
project showing quantity and location of items such as
light fixtures and phone jacks. This plan should be accompanied
by a full set of construction specifications detailing
all phases of the project including the specific products
and construction techniques to be used to complete your
project. In layman's terms, you want to be clear on exactly
what the contractor is going to do and how he is going
to do it.
COMPARE
YOUR BIDS CAREFULLY! Make sure that you are
comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges. Again,
this will be a function of how detailed the individual
proposals are. Price will only be a determining factor
if all the bids are similar. Most often you will find
that you get what you pay for.
GET
IT IN WRITING! At the time you sign a contract,
what you are buying is intangible, you can't see it or
touch it. What you are buying is the contractor's understanding
of the work to be performed. Most disagreements arise
over miscommunication. So avoid this pitfall by making
sure you have all the details in writing.
Taking
these basic steps will help you make an informed choice
that will, hopefully, make your construction experience
a positive one.
Why
should I choose Paul Builders?
- We
have been in business in the Atlanta area since
1983. We were here yesterday, we are here today
and we will be here tomorrow.
- Being
owner-operated, you have my assurance that each
project will get my personal attention.
- When
you contract with Paul Builders you get peace
of mind knowing that the job will be done quickly,
as cleanly and as professionally as possible.
- All
of our subcontractors are licensed professionals,
so you can rest assured that the job will be done
right the first time.
- Each
project comes with my personal guarantee that
if you have a problem with something that we did,
we will make it right.
- We
are featured on the Contractors Referral list
at Windward, Country Club of the South, Sentinel
on the River, and Seven Oaks. Endorsements that
were earned through the recommendations of satisfied
customers.
- We
want and appreciate your business!
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