Looking to remodel your home? Don’t make these mistakes!

    I have heard countless times of homeowners who rush into home remodeling projects, and become disappointed or behind schedule with the work. The reasons for disappointment vary, but can often be avoided with a little more pre-planning! So, to save you some time and maybe anguish, we offer you some tips on how to get the best results from a home remodeling contractor.

1) First, avoid the fast and cheap!

    It has been seen over and over again, where homeowners want a project done NOW and for a close to nothing price. We always see these projects not meeting homeowner expectations and that's because fast and cheap turns into cheap quality! You might have to pay a higher price for higher quality, and this might take longer than you want, but the outcome will most likely be to your expectations!

2) Pick trustworthy house guests!

The contractor you pick for your remodel will be like a house guest that will be in and out of your house for what could be months! Pick one that guarantees to cleanup thoroughly everyday. Also, a good home improvement contractor won’t wear out his welcome by staying 6 months when he promised 3. So do a little research before you hire someone to make sure they are reliable and trustworthy. You can use a site like ours, and read other homeowners experiences with contractors. Contractors with the RMC Certified logo on their listing have had background checks so you can be assured they are reliable. Check it out here!!

3) Check credentials!

Not only should you pick trustworthy contractors, you should check their credentials! Did you know that certain certifications and registrations are required for contractors? If you don’t want to take the time to do the research yourself, do it the easy way and let us do the busy work for you. We check with the Contractors State License Board to make sure they have the right credentials.

4) So, how ready are you?

    Take the “Your Readiness Quiz” to help you plan and launch your home improvement project. It only takes a few minutes to answer a few questions, and it might give you insight on how ready you are to take on a remodel project!
If you think you’re ready to remodel, find the contractor that’s right for you on our site by reading other homeowner reviews that are based on price, quality, reliability, communication and professionalism. Then, you can request a free quote from the contractor and get the show on the road!

By reading over these tips you can avoid stress and spending money on a bad remodel job!

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Have a great weekend everybody!

-Carrington