1. If the Better Business Bureau does not have any complaints against the contractor, he must be qualified. This is a common and often costly misconception. In fact, just because a contractor does not have any complaints with the BBB, does not mean you are working with someone who is a reputable professional. You need to investigate the company further. Many contractors, though they have no BBB
complaints, do not do a satisfactory job (much less, a superior job). To ensure you are dealing with a reputable professional, use the BBB as a starting place ONLY. Also keep in mind, the BBB is not a government agency and it does not keep a record on every contractor in town. There are several very reputable contractors the BBB has no record of at all. To truly gain perspective on a contractor’s credibility, research beyond the BBB.
2. Going with the lowest price saves you money. No, not necessarily! Everyone tends to look for the lowest price. On a low estimate, you must ask yourself what is being left out, or what shortcut is being taken. Let me explain… One roofer bid has re-roof job $300 cheaper than anyone else. The homeowner wanted to save money and accepted his proposal. After he completed the job, all the old shingles and nails were still lying around the yard. The homeowner was having a fit. The contractor told him that he had not figured the cleanup in his proposal, and that was why he could do the job so much cheaper than anyone else. One of the most common signs of trouble ahead is someone offering to do work for much less money than others. Like anything else, you cannot get something for nothing. Be careful of choosing your contractor based on lowest price.
3. Doing it yourself saves money. No! Sometimes the “weekend warrior” can undertake small projects like painting, hanging wall paper or routine repairs. But beware of undertaking larger, more complicated projects. What starts out as an attempt to save money can turn into a costly mess. All too often, the job is botched. And then it costs more to have a reputable professional come in and fix what has been done. According to a recent article in the Baltimore Sun, less than 20% of these doit-yourself jobs work out - mostly due to lack of experience on the part of the homeowner. If you want to be assured your project will turn out the way you want it, call a reputable professional.
4. If a person claims to have many years of experience, they must do quality work. NO! I cannot tell you how many people receive bad workmanship from contractors who have claimed to e in business or the trade for twenty years. Take experience claims with a grain of salt. Just because a contractor claims to have twenty years of experience, does not mean you will get what you want. He could have done a poor job for twenty years. Investigate further to ensure you are dealing with a qualified professional.
If all this makes sense, and you like my approach to remodeling, please give me a call at 916-646-6391.
Chris Lattuada, B-Line Construction License# 76832
Do not be another “nightmare remodeling story”. Plan your remodel with a professional, so your home will be something of which you will be very proud.
complaints, do not do a satisfactory job (much less, a superior job). To ensure you are dealing with a reputable professional, use the BBB as a starting place ONLY. Also keep in mind, the BBB is not a government agency and it does not keep a record on every contractor in town. There are several very reputable contractors the BBB has no record of at all. To truly gain perspective on a contractor’s credibility, research beyond the BBB.
2. Going with the lowest price saves you money. No, not necessarily! Everyone tends to look for the lowest price. On a low estimate, you must ask yourself what is being left out, or what shortcut is being taken. Let me explain… One roofer bid has re-roof job $300 cheaper than anyone else. The homeowner wanted to save money and accepted his proposal. After he completed the job, all the old shingles and nails were still lying around the yard. The homeowner was having a fit. The contractor told him that he had not figured the cleanup in his proposal, and that was why he could do the job so much cheaper than anyone else. One of the most common signs of trouble ahead is someone offering to do work for much less money than others. Like anything else, you cannot get something for nothing. Be careful of choosing your contractor based on lowest price.
3. Doing it yourself saves money. No! Sometimes the “weekend warrior” can undertake small projects like painting, hanging wall paper or routine repairs. But beware of undertaking larger, more complicated projects. What starts out as an attempt to save money can turn into a costly mess. All too often, the job is botched. And then it costs more to have a reputable professional come in and fix what has been done. According to a recent article in the Baltimore Sun, less than 20% of these doit-yourself jobs work out - mostly due to lack of experience on the part of the homeowner. If you want to be assured your project will turn out the way you want it, call a reputable professional.
4. If a person claims to have many years of experience, they must do quality work. NO! I cannot tell you how many people receive bad workmanship from contractors who have claimed to e in business or the trade for twenty years. Take experience claims with a grain of salt. Just because a contractor claims to have twenty years of experience, does not mean you will get what you want. He could have done a poor job for twenty years. Investigate further to ensure you are dealing with a qualified professional.
If all this makes sense, and you like my approach to remodeling, please give me a call at 916-646-6391.
Chris Lattuada, B-Line Construction License# 76832
Do not be another “nightmare remodeling story”. Plan your remodel with a professional, so your home will be something of which you will be very proud.
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