Monday, May 13, 2013

Finding A Quality Log Home Contractor In Not All That Difficult

By Aaron Slot


When choosing a log home building and remodeling contractor, no phrase is more true than, "time is money. " Lost time is costly - so make sure that you make the right decision upfront so as to avoid costly mistakes by hiring the wrong vendor. You're in the right place to get started - we have tips to help you make the right choice.

There are a lot of associations that certify log home building and remodeling contractors. Depending on the type of contractor you are searching for the association can provided you with a list of contractors it works with. The association can also let you know how long each contractor has been a member and if they are in good standing.

In order to get the best deal on your project, make sure to collect bids from several log home building and remodeling contractors before picking making your choice. Picking the first contractor who submits a bid will cost you more down the road and you will need to compare various bids to ensure the right choice has been made.

Check with area temporary employment agencies for recommendations on log home building and remodeling contractors. This can be helpful because often temporary agencies conduct background checks on contractors. Have the contractor draft a written agreement so that you know he/she will stick to a schedule and budget.

If problems do arise during improvement or after the fact, know your rights. The first efforts should be made directly with the log home building and remodeling contractor, but if things cannot be settled in a satisfactory manner then know to call. Consumer protection offices, local builders associations, and even action lines are an option.

If you need a log home building and remodeling contractor for a project, you may feel overwhelmed if it is a new venture for you. Be sure to interview multiple contractors and ask each of them pointed questions before deciding on one. Develop a set of questions to ask all of them and compare their answers.

Withholding payments during your project should only be used as a last resort if your log home building and remodeling contractor is getting way off schedule or performing substandard work. Never use it to get your way; there are tons of legal issues about these payments and using this power unwisely can cause problems not only with the law, but also with your contractor.

If a log home building and remodeling contractor offers you a lifetime warranty on their work, they're probably not honest. If it's too good to be true, it's probably not true or good. No one can guarantee improvement work for a lifetime - it's often a gimmick or scam used to lure unsuspecting clients into paying more, or trusting a contractor that shouldn't be hired.

Make any log home building and remodeling contractor or worker aware of special needs or circumstances. If a family member is severely allergic to peanuts, ask workers to refrain from eating products with that ingredient around the job site. If allergies are deadly, make other arrangements for the family member.




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