A kitchen remodel, a bathroom renovation, an addition — these are significant investments, and the contractor you hire makes all the difference between a project that goes smoothly and one that becomes a prolonged headache. Before you sign anything, there are a few things worth confirming.
First, verify insurance. Any contractor working in your home should carry both general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Ask for the certificates directly, not just a verbal confirmation. Second, check credentials. NARI-member contractors have committed to a code of ethics and professional standards that self-described handymen and unlicensed operators simply haven't. Third, ask for references from projects similar in scope to yours, and actually call them. Homeowners who've been through a remodel have insights no online review captures.
A credentialed professional who's done this work for years isn't just more likely to do a great job. They're more likely to pull the right permits, communicate clearly when surprises come up, and stand behind their work after the job is done.
When you hired a contractor for a major home project, what was the one thing you wished you'd asked before the job started? #Remodeling #AtlantaHomeImprovement
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