Tips for Finding a Good General Contractor

Home improvement projects can add value and comfort to your home. However, since these are often costly projects, it is important to ensure that you choose the right contractor for the job. Take a look at our top tips for finding a good general contractor so that you can go ahead with your home improvement projects with total peace of mind.

Tips for finding a good general contractor

Experience

Experienced contractors with years or even decades of experience in the field have expert knowledge of the specific requirements of homeowners in your local area. A varied portfolio is a good indicator of the contractor’s experience too. Another reason to choose an established contracting company is that these firms are more likely to have formed networks with well-known suppliers, which means that homeowners can benefit from discounted prices on products and services.

Mission and values

Contractors that are proud representatives of their company’s mission and vision will make every effort to deliver impeccable results and will be willing to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations. Check the contractor’s website to learn about their ethos and philosophy.

Insurance and professional membership

Because there is a risk of things going wrong even when working with experienced professionals, always make sure that your chosen contractor has adequate liability insurance. It is also important to ensure that they are registered with the relevant national or local professional body, as these organisations require members to show a commitment to abide by the established codes of practice.

Customer service skills

The best contractors offer personalised attention and care about individual customers instead of just caring about sales. You will also want to ensure that their communication skills are top notch and that they are able to answer your questions using a clear and unambiguous language. Other things to look for include:

– Free, honest, and accurate estimates to guarantee that there will be no surprises when it comes to the final cost of a home improvement project

– A written guarantee on all work carried out

– Contractors that listen to your needs and act accordingly

– Contractors that give customers the widest possible choice by not limiting their product range to a few suppliers or brands

– Flawless customer service throughout, from the initial consultation and until a project is complete. Contractors who truly stand out from the rest will also be genuinely interested in your feedback and suggestions

What do others say?

Check out the testimonials or feedback section of a contractor’s website to make sure they have a track record of delivering what they promise. Positive online reviews and professional awards are also good indicators of a contractor’s professionalism.

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In A State to Renovate?

There is a point in every home owner’s residency when they begin to think seriously about renovating their property. Sometimes it feels sooner than it should, but inevitably things wear out, lifestyles change, or simply, enough money is saved to go ahead with plans that had been made years ago.

In a state to renovate

Whatever the reason, now may be time to raise your standard of living and Royal Home Improvements is here to help. With your own project manager providing a turnkey service and free initial assessment and quote, you will soon know whether what you want done, for what kind of price, is possible.

Royal Home Improvements have been building new spaces for almost half a century around the Toronto area. We pride ourselves on adding to the quality of our clients’ homes, providing an all-in-one service, whether you need help with designs or are just looking for a specialist tradesman to come and realize your household dreams.

So how do I know?

There are a few ways you can tell if your home could do with renovating. You can ask yourself the following questions to make the process easier:

Am I looking to increase the value of my property?

Renovating your property can be a great way to add value to a property if you are looking to sell sooner rather than later.

Has your family dynamic recently changed or is soon to change?

Perhaps you have family plans with space to make your house more child friendly, or the kids have grown up and now you have some extra space. With the right advice, the best way to reinvigorate your property can be found.

Is there going to be a lot of paperwork involved?

Planning permission is always required, but good companies will do this on your behalf, so there should be no extra work involved for you as a client.

Are my plans realistic?

Even if you have all the money and ideas in the world, if you don’t have the space to add anything to your home then you may have limited options. Royal Home Improvements will ensure your project is achievable, letting you know in the free quoting process what is realistic for your home.

Can I be sure I won’t be left with just a big hole in my house?

This will only happen if you employ the wrong company. Royal Home Improvements were winners of the Home star Best of ’13 due to the amount of positive reviews we have accumulated. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and have done so since our beginnings in 1969, not only striving to meet clients’ expectations, but surpassing them, meaning that your house will be in recognizably safe hands.

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