Questions To Ask A Contractor
Questions to ask your contractor and things to consider before you sign a contract:
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How will my project be designed?
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Do you have licensed architects on staff or do you use unlicensed draftspersons or sub out the design work?
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What are the qualifications of the design staff?
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How many revisions am I permitted during the design phase?
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Is the design fee fixed or hourly?
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Will I be presented with full color computer-generated renderings of the exterior of my building?
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Is there one person who will be responsible for my job from start of design to the completion of construction and through the entire warranty period?
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Who is this person and what are their qualifications?
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Who will coordinate government approvals, permits, variance applications and environmental approvals?
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Do I like the designs, aesthetics and functionality of the work shown?
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Is the presentation of the builder’s past projects professionally organized? Is it neatly arranged, are the photographs clear?
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How long have they been in business?
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Are they licensed and fully insured?
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Do they have recent references?
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Do they have references from homeowners for whom they worked 5 –10 years ago?
Meet and interview several candidates. Decide beforehand what you want to ask. Here are some lists that may be helpful in your selection process: