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Articles > Working with a Contractor > Choosing A Pro
Finding Good Contractors
Choosing
your remodeler is the most important decision in
a remodeling project. Take your time and be
thorough in your search. Here are just a few
places to start looking for the best contractor
for your job:
Word-of-Mouth Referrals
Nearly half of all projects signed by a
contractor are the result of client referrals.
An additional 22 percent of jobs are the result
of word-of-mouth. These are your best sources
for leads:
- Relatives
- Friends
- Neighbors
- Business Colleagues
- Lenders
- Architects/Designers
- Real Estate Agents
- Suppliers
- Subcontractors
Other sources include:
- The local NARI chapter in your
area.
- The Find a Pro section of this
Web site.
- Job site signs: Pay
particular attention to homes with signs
from their contracting company on their
lawn. Is the site clean? Are tools and
materials being handled in a responsible
manner? Are there dust covers over the
owner's belongings to protect them?
- Local Media Attention:
Look for articles about local remodelers.
Also check out local home improvement
columns in the newspaper and radio talk
shows in your area-they can be a great
source for finding a qualified, personable
contractor.
- Direct Mail: SSome
contractors will send direct mail to
homeowners within a few blocks of a current
job. Call and ask the homeowner if you could
tour the project with the contractor.
- Seminars: Attend local
seminars on home improvement topics. Some
firms host free seminars on how to choose a
remodeler and other interesting remodeling
topics. Check your local newspaper community
news section for information.
- Home Shows: This is a
somewhat tricky place to interview
contractors since they will be surrounded by
other consumers. However, this is a great
place to gather information about companies
and to make an initial contact with the
contractors.
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