Finding a Good Contractor

Choosing your remodeler is the most important decision in a remodeling project. Take your time and be thorough in your search. Below you will find a few places to start looking for the best contractor for your job:

Word-of-Mouth Referrals

– Relatives                          – Architects/ Designers
– Friends                            – Real Estate Agents
– Neighbors                       – Suppliers
– Business Colleagues     – Subcontractors
– Lenders

Local NAHB Chapter (GSABA)

Job Site Signs
Is the site clean?
Are tools and materials being handle in a responsible manner?
Are there dust covers over the owner’s belongings to protect them?

Local Media Attention
Look for articles about local remodelers
Check out local home improvement columns in newspaper and radio shows

Direct Mail

Seminars
Attend local sminars on home improvement topics
Some firms host free seminars on how to choose a remodeler and other interesting remodeling topics
Check local newspaper community news section for information

Home Shows
Great place to gather information about companies and to make initial contact with the contractors