Choosing a Houston Remodeling Contractor

Always hire a contractor with an established business in your area. Local firms can be checked through past customers, and as tax-paying members of your community, are compelled to perform satisfactory work for local homeowners in order for their businesses to survive.

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Check the remodeling contractor with the government Consumer Affairs Office, the State Attorney General's Office, and/or other local consumer organizations to ensure there are no adverse files or records.

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Ask for references and follow up on them. Call the references - don't be afraid to ask specific questions such as: "Did the contractor begin the work on time?" "Was the job site kept clean?" "Were the final details finished in a timely manner?" and "Would you use this contractor again without hesitation?" Ask to see the finished project. Make sure you are satisfied with the quality of the work.

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Be sure each home improvement project is begun with a well-written and detailed contract. A warranty covering workmanship should be written into the contract that is in accordance with the new laws of the State of Texas.