Finding the right contractor for your home improvement project
Naturally the first advice is someone who has been recommended by a trusted source. Relatives, friends or neighbors are a good starting point. It is natural to assume that these referrals can be trusted however be sure to check how long ago the work was done. The reason for this is that over years there is turnover in a crew or the actual owner may have done the work if he had just started in the business. Lastly, it is always helpful to check a local contractor advertising directory for any clues.
Outside your immediate circle there are many places you can find a contractor so dont pick one source. Check the local pages, BBB, licensing databases in your state, contractors own references and finally like in most aspects of life the Internet offers information on local contractors in your area via niche sites. You can also check for websites offering local contractor syndication to deliver news straight to your desktop or RSS reader. Finally the FREE estimate, since it is FREE contact at least three or four contractors for estimates this will help you in making an educated decision. If it were a smaller...