Most home improvements will require several different people working on the project. Chances are you are going to need someone to put up drywall, a carpenter and an electrician. Making sure that you get the best price and have the people on the site when you need them is the job of a contractor.
Contractors put in bids for jobs. What this means is that if you want to improve your home you can pun an add in the paper for bids wanted and you will get calls from contractors and they will ask you want to have done and they will let you know how much they will charge you to get the job done for you.
To get their bid they will talk to the different people you will need to get the job done and come up with the best price. All the contractors will tell you how much they want for the job and you get to pick the one you want. Always keep in mind that the lowest price is not always the best way to go. If the prices are very cheap chances are the contractor is not getting the best people in the business to do the work on your house.
Before talking to the contractors make sure to make a list of questions and concerns.
Here are some of the things you should ask...