5 Credentials to Check When Hiring Wichita Remodeling Contractor
5 Credentials to Check When Hiring Wichita Remodeling Contractor
There's more to hiring a Wichita remodeling contractor than getting bids and checking references. When it comes to choosing the right home improvement contractor for your project, you should take the time to also ensure the remodeling contractor has the proper credentials.
Here are 5 must-check credentials and verifications:
1. Check references. Call the references the contractor provided with the bid and ask how easy the contractor was to work with and if it's possible to view the completed project for quality and workmanship.
2. Check the Better Business Bureau and professional organizations. Check how long the contractor has been in business and for any complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau and whether the contractor professionally and satisfactorily handled them.
Also check to see if the contractor is a member of any professional associations for remodeling contractors. These associations often have standards and ethics that the members must adhere to be in good standing with the organization.
3. Verify insurance coverage. Check whether the contractor carries the proper insurance. Ask the contractor for the name of their insurance carrier and agent's contact number. Call the insurance agent to verify that the contractor has coverage for worker's compensation, property damage, and personal liability.
4. Verify licensing and bonding. Check with your local housing authority to see if the contractor has met all licensing and bonding requirements for your area.
5. Check for necessary permits. Check with your local licensing office to learn if any permits are required for your project. Depending on the work being done, you may or may not require a permit. If one is needed, the contractor must obtain it in his name. Ensure that your contract with the remodeling contractor addresses the application of any permits and necessary inspections.
Checking the remodeling contractor's credentials before the project begins can save you lots of frustration and delays down the road.