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So, you bought a piece of land/ lot, or you own a house, and you want to renovate it…
What do you do? How do you begin looking for a construction contractor and what do you look for in a construction contractor?
The advantage of working with a construction contractor is that you have someone who coordinates all the work for you, manages the construction site and the workers on site and takes care of your needs while meeting deadlines. In today’s reality we are surrounded by contractors of different styles that provide different services at different costs and qualities. In order that you as a customer will get the result you aspire to, it is very important to know how to choose the construction contractor, what things you should pay attention to, and what to look out for.
Here are some important notes to keep in mind when looking for a construction contractor:
1. Reliability:
Research the construction contractor you are going to work with. Does the contractor work with tax invoices/receipts? Does the price he offers include VAT? A contractor who works this way is a contractor you want to work with - one who works legally, and a contractor who is responsible and has been credited for his past works.
2. Receiving a price offer from the construction contractor:
The price offer should be detailed and written in an orderly fashion that includes all the necessary required to execute the project, and in full transparency with the client in order to reduce surprises and additions during the work, except in cases of unforeseen and/or unseen events.
3. Recommendations of construction contractors:
You should look for information online or ask acquaintances about a construction contractor. A contractor with good recommendations from decent and reliable people is more likely to guarantee good results.
4. Hiring a construction contractor that meets standard building regulations:
Does the contractor work together with a construction engineer who is responsible for construction safety? This is to ensure the safety of construction and compliance with standard building regulation.
5. Work contract with a contractor:
To begin the construction work, the construction contractor submits to you an orderly, which includes the various conditions for executing the project, and obligations on the part of the contractor and the customer.
6. Construction quality of the contractor:
If the contractor has a website or a business page - you should look it up and look at photos of previous projects and get in impression of the quality of the construction.
7. Availability of the contractor:
To what extent is the contractor available for inquiries, questions, and consultations while you are deliberating which constructions contractor to choose.
8. Communication and personal connection with your construction contractor:
Is there good communication, connection and a good general feel between you and the contractor? This of course helps along the way.
9. Negotiation with the construction contractor:
Negotiation skills, flexible thinking, and willingness to find the best professional fit for you and your budget are very important milestones!
Good luck in choosing the best construction contractor for you!
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