Five Tips To Consider Before Working With A Home Contractor

Renovating or remodeling your home is a big investment but very rewarding. If you choose to work with a contractor you should be prepared for the drawbacks and the added expense that comes with remodeling.

As a homeowner, if you are prepared ahead of time you can make the renovating journey effortless and make working with your contractor a breeze.

Here are five tips to consider when working with a contractor:

1. Verify the contractor's license. Find out if your county requires a contractor to be licensed and make sure that his/her license is not expired. 
2. Check the Better Business Bureau and verify that there are no complaints associated with the contractor. Take the time to research the company online as it might help to avoid a bad experience later on.
3. Compare bids from different contractors; obtain at least three written bids.
4. Make the contractor responsible for obtaining building permits.
5. Obtain a written contract from the contractor showing a start and completion date of the project and a detailed list of purchases.

Remodeling a home and working with a contractor takes a lot patience and cooperation, but following the above tips will get you on the path to success.

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