Four Important Steps To Take Before Hiring Siding Contractors
Hiring siding contractors is a critical first step toward updating the appearance of your house and protecting it from the elements. There are plenty of contractors who will be willing to do the work of residing your home, but how do you choose the right one to do the job? There are four important steps you need to take to ensure that the job is done professionally and that you get the results you’re hoping for.
Step 1 – Interview At Least Three Siding Contractors
You don’t have to talk to every professional siding or remodeling company in the area, which would take too long and be an exercise in frustration. Instead, talk to others who have recently had siding installed, read local reviews and contact the Better Business Bureau to narrow down the choices to at least three solid choices. After you’ve done your due diligence, contact each of the contractors and arrange to interview each of them. During the interview, ask pertinent questions such as what kind of warranties and work guarantees they offer. While interviewing each contractor, take notice of their demeanor and how they are dressed. Sloppy personal habits often reflect sloppy work. Request affiliations and references from each company you interview.
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Step 2 – Contact All Affiliations and References
Don’t neglect the 3rd party affiliations and references that are provided by siding contractors. It can be an unfortunate mistake, as these partnered affiliations or previous customers can be a valuable source of information. While most of them will initially read or say that they were happy with the work that was done, if you ask them specific questions you can often get detailed information such as whether they tracked mud across your patio or porch, whether they used objectionable language and other details that could help you make the right decision.
Step 3 – Visit Job Sites
If a contractor balks at letting you visit a current job site, be cautious. A reliable siding contractor won’t mind if you want to drive by a job site and see how their installation specialists perform on the job. When you visit a job site, however, be sure to simply watch for a few minutes without interfering, remember that you’re visiting someone else’s home and treat it with respect.
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Step 4 – Discuss The Details
Before signing on the dotted line, make sure you’ve reviewed every detail of the proposed job with any siding contractors you’re considering. Ask for an itemized break-out of the materials and labor, projected start and end dates and their usual work days and hours. If they won’t put it in writing or are hesitant to break out the cost of materials, they may be over-charging for materials or unwilling to give you an estimate on the time it takes. Keeping in mind that there are always unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, qualified siding contractors should still be able to give you an estimated time frame.
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