The benefit of a Designer-Build over a Design-Bid-Build contractor can be summed up in one phrase, “Single Point of Responsibility”. What exactly is a Design-Build contractor, it’s a firm that offers a one-stop, seamless way to build your home or complete your remodeling project. There are different phases of a construction project, design/product selection and …
There are many good contractors to select from; there is not one that is best for everyone or every project. Experience plays a large part in selecting a contractor but a personal connection is just as important. Residential remodeling is very personal, the contractor you select will be a part of your family for some …
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The answer to this question is not black or white. There are several factors that must be discussed before answering that question. If your remodel is small, new counters in a kitchen, a new shower in the guest bathroom, and other similar projects, the answer would be no. If your project is expanding your home, …
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The Contractors State License Board has many free publications focusing on consumer protection. Below is one such document, titled 10 Tips, Make Sure Your Contractor Measures Up. Hire only state-licensed contractors. Check a contractor’s license number online at http://www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling 800.321.CSLB (2752). Get at least three bids. Get three references from each bidder and review past …
