Home Improvement Contractor - Licensed Contractors
How does one choose a good general contractor?
I live in the Pittsburgh area and my husband and I may be buying a bit of a fixer-upper in the next two months. Before buying, we will need to get an estimate from a contractor (to be sure we can afford the renovations), but we are having a hard time picking one. Can anyone either recommend a contractor in the Pittsburgh area, or a good method by which to choose one? Thanks for your time!
Public Comments
- Honestly, word of mouth is the best way to find a good contractor. BBB. You must check with them. When you finally find a contractor, ask for references and actually GO to see their finished work and talk with the customer. Just going through the internet, or phonebook will not guarantee anything. Make sure they are licensed/insured and bonded. :-)
- Start with the referalls from people you know. The yellow pages and other advertisements may be another good resource. Check references thoroughly.
- check with bbbonline, sometimes word of mouth doesn't work, I had painter that was word of mouth, 3 years later the paint was peeling off.
- Find one that has been in business for awhile. If you aren't any good, you don't have any longentivity in this biz.
