Tips on Selecting a Contractor for Your Remodeling or Building Project—

Here are a few important questions to ask when interviewing contractors for a home or remodeling project as well as other tips for selecting a contractor.

• Consider the type of home or remodeling project, and inquire about the names of builders who specialize in or have experience with that type of construction.

• Ask friends or neighbors who have undertaken similar projects. Ask building supply companies or others in the industry about reputable contractors.

• If concerned about designing an energy efficient home or addition, call the Department of Commerce Energy Information Center at 1-800-657-3710.

• Contact the Better Business Bureau to see if it has received complaints against a particular contractor.

• Ask the contractor for references, and be sure to contact former customers to see if they were satisfied with the quality of the work or encountered problems.

• Ask the contractor how long he or she has been in business and where, and ask for a Minnesota business address other than a post office box. Also obtain a local phone number where the contractor can be reached during business hours.

Red Flags to Watch For

The following are indications that a contractor may not be reliable. It is probably best to avoid working with a contractor who:

• Arrives in an unmarked van or truck;

• Appears to be willing to do the job at an unusually low price;

•Requires full or substantial payment before work begins;

• Refuses to provide a written estimate or contract;

• Refuses to provide a Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry license number;

• Refuses to provide references;

• Shows up unsolicited;

• Uses high-pressure sales tactics;

• Asks the homeowner to obtain permits for the job;

(Excerpted from the consumer’s guide to hiring a builder or remodeler.)

 

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