{"id":1902,"date":"2018-12-11T11:57:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T16:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenremodeling.com\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2018-12-11T11:57:06","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T16:57:06","slug":"researching-to-find-the-right-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenremodeling.com\/es\/researching-to-find-the-right-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Researching to Find the Right Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"While the thought of taking on any home renovation or remodeling project seems like a huge, daunting one, the thought of doing it without the help and guidance of a reputable and trustworthy contractor makes it all seem that much more intimidating and stressful &#8212; maybe even impossible.\n\nOne should never underestimate the many benefits of hiring the right contractor for their home renovation project. With all the countless contracting horror stories regarding incomplete jobs, budget overruns, and missed deadlines, it\u2019s a potential minefield to wander into without the right contractor. So where can you begin to research your options?\n\n<strong>Ask Around<\/strong>\n\nA great way to start is by utilizing all available resources to get a good lead on reputable contractors in your area. One of the best and easiest ways is to simply ask your friends, family or trusted neighbors for recommendations. Perhaps someone within your circle of trust recently had similar work done or knows someone who did. Great contractors generally hold referrals in high regard because they understand the importance of word-of-mouth in their growth and success.\n\n<strong>Public Records<\/strong>\n\nFirst and foremost, a reputable contractor should be licensed to work in the state and\/or municipality for which you\u2019re inquiring. In addition, because each municipality offers a process with which to file complaints, records are kept and made available for public access to help you in your consideration. Make sure to check online with local disciplinary boards or even the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/\">Better Business Bureau\u00a0<\/a><\/u>regarding residential and general contractors to see if there is any history of complaints or litigation against the contractor.\n\n<strong>Internet Reviews<\/strong>\n\nWhile this should never be the sole source of your decision making, checking the contractor\u2019s online reviews with various websites is another great way to peel back yet another layer of information on the contractor in question. In addition to the aforementioned Better Business Bureau, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/\">Yelp<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\">Google<\/a><\/u>, and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angieslist.com\/\">Angie\u2019s List<\/a><\/u>can serve as additional sources of consumer experience with a particular contractor. While Angie\u2019s List requires a subscription to access additional information, the price of a trial membership could be viewed as money well spent to find the right contractor for the job, saving you much money and hassle down the road.\n\n<strong>Ask for References<\/strong>\n\nAsk any prospective contractor for references from past clients to determine the level of satisfaction they received from working with the contractor. Did they adhere to timelines and budget? Did they communicate well throughout the entire process? Did the project live up to expectations? These and many other questions can be answered by asking the contractor for references from recent customers.\n\n<strong>A Contractor You Can Trust<\/strong>\n\nWhen you start looking for contractors, start by finding one with some stability and a track history for doing excellent work in the specialties you\u2019re looking for. The professionals at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/greenremodeling.com\/es\/\">Green Remodeling\u00a0<\/a><\/u>have been transforming spaces for over a decade now, with a long list of <u><a href=\"https:\/\/greenremodeling.com\/es\/about\/testimonials\/\">satisfied\u00a0<\/a><\/u>customers to show for it. Specializing in <u><a href=\"https:\/\/greenremodeling.com\/es\/services\/\">most every area\u00a0<\/a><\/u>in or out of the home, there\u2019s no space too large or too small to transform into the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/greenremodeling.com\/es\/gallery\/\">vision<\/a><\/u>you have for it.\n\n<u><a href=\"https:\/\/greenremodeling.com\/es\/contact\/\">Call\u00a0<\/a><\/u>Laura Green and the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/greenremodeling.com\/es\/\">Green Team\u00a0<\/a><\/u>today for your FREE consultation!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the thought of taking on any home renovation or remodeling project seems like a huge, daunting one, the thought of doing it without the help and guidance of a reputable and trustworthy contractor makes it all seem that much more intimidating and stressful &#8212; maybe even impossible. 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