If you’ve had any exposure to trades people at all, you’ve probably noticed that they are often rough around the edges. If you heard the way some contractors deal with each other, you might even get a case of culture shock. Some contractors even fit the stereotype of the gruff and brash guy in the tank top who is good at swinging a hammer but lacking …
When I first started remodeling, I thought that I needed to be on the job every day and oversee every little thing (part of being a perfectionist I guess). Perhaps it was the misguided ideas of my youth on how remodeling is supposed to be, but I’ve since discovered how flawed that thinking is. The reality is, your home improvement project needs a contractor who knows …
June 20, 2012
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Category: Contractor Relations
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First and most importantly, if you have not been assigned a project manager on a remodeling project yet, ask who it will be and if you will have his personal cell phone number. It is imperative that any type of remodeling project have a person you can contact at ANY TIME for emergencies, as well as one that can be contacted during business hours for standard …
Good communication between you the homeowner and the project manager is your ticket to a quick, smooth, and efficient launch of your home remodeling project. With a competent project manager, you can expect about an hour or so planning how your daily routine will remain as uninterrupted as possible during the remodeling process. The following is what your project manager should know, have finalized, and have …
There is a common myth lately promoted by the media that you can negotiate legitimate contractor’s prices down. Most of us realize that the media is not unbiased and must look out for their own business interests by selling news. The fact is, there really is no such thing as negotiating with legitimate contractors without a loss on your part. With the economy being what it …
Whenever you allow access to your home for a remodeling project, there is obviously some trepidation to be expected. Your uneasiness is further heightened by the fact that entry or alarm codes are typically shared with other trades people in order to complete your project. I can’t speak for other remodeling professionals about the system they use, but our standard “pre-care system” is designed to protect …
April 16, 2012
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Category: Contractor Relations
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Should you be discussing your budget with a remodeling contractor? This is a plaguing question you face that can unnecessarily infringe on the excitement of having your home remodeled. The fact that you’ll find opinions both ways doesn’t help either, but the following is a way to simplify the matter. At first, when I tell you the answer is both yes and no, that may sound …
