Finding an Honest Home Improvement Contractor

You can’t call yourself a dentist unless you have specific hard-earned credentials. Just about anyone, however, can hang a shingle and call himself a home improvement contractor. That’s why choosing a reputable one is so difficult. Here are some tips: • Find out if he or she is truly in business full-time. A part-time or occasional contractor may not have the experience necessary to do a great job. • Ask about licenses and other credentials. Some contractors have accreditations from professional and trade associations. • Review his or her project portfolio. A reputable contractor will have photos and other evidence of work completed for similar clients. • Check online for reviews. If there are more than five poor reviews within the past three years — that’s a red flag. • Ask for references. Then, call at least one. Finally, the best contractors are those that get recommended by people you trust. Looking for a contractor recommendation? Call today.