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General Contractor/Room Additions What to look for when selecting an ethical General Contractor:
Call each Contractor on
your list and spend a few moments talking to them
about your project. Ask them to send you some
information on their company. If you liked the
conversation and they follow up on your request then
keep them on your list and set up a personal
interview.
Check
for a permanent place of business, telephone
number and a business license.
Check
and write down their state contractor's license
number. Check with the state and make sure the
number matches the General Contractor's name and
address and that it's valid.
Don't
hesitate to ask the contractor for proof of all
the insurance they carry.
Make
sure they show you proof of general liability
and workers' compensation insurance to protect
you if someone is injured working on your
property and to protect your property itself.
Make
sure the contractor is financially stable. Ask
the Contractor to supply you with financial
references. You want to make sure that the
Contractor has a good business relationship with
a financial institution. Call these financial
references.
Professionalism
is very important; look at how the company
represents itself during your initial meeting.
Remodeling can be very stressful and you want to
find a contractor that you feel comfortable
dealing with.
Insist
on a written proposal on company stationary and
examine it for complete descriptions of the work
and specifications, including approximate
starting and completion dates and payment
procedures.
Have
the Contractor contact your architect if it's a
large remodel to see if they are on the same
page as to design and the physical project
itself.
Look
for a company with a proven track record that
allows you to call references to verify their
work. Call those references, especially the last
three.
Look
for a company that will provide you with a list
of their subcontractors if they utilize them.
Call them and make sure the Contractor pays them
in a timely fashion and have the subcontractor's
show you proof of insurance. Remember by law, a
subcontractor can place a lien on your home if
your Contractor fails to pay them.
Look
for a Contractor that will fully explain your
options and will work within your budget.
Have
an Attorney review any documents before you sign
them.
Questions to ask when selecting a company in this
industry:
How long have you been in
business under your company name? How long have you been in
business in this area? Do you have a physical location? May I have your contactor
number? Will you show me proof of
insurance? Will you provide me recent
references and phone numbers? Will you provide me a financial
reference? Will you provide me a list of
your subcontractors? Will you contact my Architect
and meet with them? Will you work closely with me on
maintaining my budget? How accessible will you be once
the work begins? Can I meet the supervisor that
will be in charge of my project? Can you meet my time-line for
construction? |
After interviewing and running an extensive background check the National Association Against Consumer Fraud has awarded the following business a listing in The Business A-List:
Patriot Building Contractors P.O.
Box 784614 www.patriotbuildingcontractors.com Patriot Building Contractors was established in 2005 as a General Contracting/ Construction Management Company. We govern our business with professionalism, honesty, and integrity. With over 20 years of combined experience in the homebuilding, remodeling, and commercial industries, we utilize a team approach by combining knowledge, experience, and skills at fair and competitive prices. Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest level of quality construction services on every project. We accept all challenging situations related to the construction and renovations of both residential and commercial properties as the opportunity to build longevity of our company through long lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, and industry partners while ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding end result. This is who we are and what we stand for Patriot Building Contractors, building the American dream for you. |
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