7 Good Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Pro

You are thinking about making some repairs to your home, but you’re unsure where and how to begin. That’s where an experienced professional may just be the perfect solution to your issues. However, finding the right one can be difficult and you need to think about all the good questions to ask before hiring them. Let’s take a look at the ones I’ve singled out as the most important.

  1. Are you licensed?

First things first, before signing anything, you have to make sure that whoever is renovating your home has a valid license and an insurance policy. The first document is extremely important. It represents a written proof that this person possesses skills and knowledge required for the job and is fully aware of building codes and regulations. On top of that, if this person has insurance, you won’t be held liable if workers suffer an injury during the repair project.

  2. Will you clean up after the work is finished?

After a repair project is finished, a huge mess can be left behind if the project was complicated. So, if you haven’t agreed beforehand, you may just end up cleaning everything yourself. For this reason, make sure to strike a deal with the work crew and have them do the cleaning after the job is completed. You’ll manage to avoid buying all those special cleaning supplies which can be quite expensive.

  3. How experienced are you?

No matter how big or small the repairs are, the person who will be doing the job for you has to be experienced in doing that particular kind of work. For instance, hiring a reliable roofing contractor who is known to have successfully repaired many roof problems will be a great way to reassure yourself that your house is in safe hands.

  4. How do you bill?

Just another crucial question that needs to be answered before signing a contract. How are you going to pay for the project? Feel free to ask the management personnel whether the rate is fixed or hourly so that you can consider your budget and see which plan works better for you.

  5. Can you provide me with a timeframe?

Ask your contractors for a timetable, so that you know when you can expect to move back into your home. Sometimes the issue can be quite complex and even require the removal of walls which can prolong the completion of work significantly. Therefore, don’t hesitate to ask the pros to give you a written confirmation which will serve you as a guarantee that they must finish the job in an agreed-upon timeframe.

  6. Do you have references?

The answer you should be expecting to this question should be a simple one – a long list of previous customers. By getting other people’s evaluations, you can determine how honest, professional, and trustworthy your future contractor really is.

  7. Do you have all the permits?

Last but not least, for some repairs having a permit is paramount. Therefore, feel free to ask your repairman to obtain it himself. The blame for possible violations of safety codes or other regulations wouldn’t fall on you but on him. As you can see, finding a reliable pro can be difficult when you don’t know the right questions to ask. All you need to do is make sure that your contractor possesses a license, vast experience in this field and all the necessary permits.

Good luck with your repair project.

Klaudia xx

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