Choosing a contractor to build or remodel your home is a daunting task, and once you’ve settled on someone you don’t always know what you’re going to get. There are entire television shows based upon builders who do a sub-par job and are never heard from again. So how do you know if you’ve chosen the right contractor for your job?
First, listen to your instincts. If you’re feeling at all apprehensive about the person you’re working with, listen to that feeling.
Here are some signs that your instincts may be right:
1. You don't feel listened to
Do you get the sense that requests you’re making are falling on deaf ears? Remember that you are employing this person to work with and for you. If your needs are not being met, say something.
2. He or she keeps making small mistakes
From time to time, even the best professionals make mistakes. However, if small mistakes have become the rule and not the exception you may already have a problem. Any person who cannot manage small details is more likely to mess up on big things when it really counts.
3. He doesn't respect your preferences.
Your builder's job is to help you build or remodel your space to your specifications and according to your taste. An experienced professional will lead you to the appropriate materials within your taste and price range, however, if your contractor questions your style you may need to look for a new one. As you know, taste preference is subjective and honoring what you love is in the job description!
4. The quality of his work doesn’t seem good
Poor quality workmanship is rarely and skin-deep problem. If your contractor appears to have done a shoddy job from the outside, chances are the things you can’t see are even worse. A poorly constructed or renovated home can spell danger for your family. Don't hesitate to find someone new if this is the case.
5. Too hard to get in touch with
Does your contractor disappear from time to time, stalling your projects and causing you undue stress? This doesn’t necessarily mean he or she is doing anything untoward. Perhaps he is overworked or has taken on too many projects. Either way, in order for you to ensure that your projects are progressing forward in a consistent manner, it may be time to move on. If he or she seems too busy to show up for the job, say something immediately.
Whether you are building a custom home or remodeling the home you already love, your project deserves the right partner. If your intuition is telling you that you have hired the wrong person, or that he or she is not up for the job, say something immediately. Whether you’re looking for a new contractor to take over your project or have a new project you’d like to implement all planned out in your head, contact us today. For four generations we have been making Central Florida residents building dreams come true! Join the Empire family today.
Here are some signs that your instincts may be right:
1. You don't feel listened to
Do you get the sense that requests you’re making are falling on deaf ears? Remember that you are employing this person to work with and for you. If your needs are not being met, say something.
2. He or she keeps making small mistakes
From time to time, even the best professionals make mistakes. However, if small mistakes have become the rule and not the exception you may already have a problem. Any person who cannot manage small details is more likely to mess up on big things when it really counts.
3. He doesn't respect your preferences.
Your builder's job is to help you build or remodel your space to your specifications and according to your taste. An experienced professional will lead you to the appropriate materials within your taste and price range, however, if your contractor questions your style you may need to look for a new one. As you know, taste preference is subjective and honoring what you love is in the job description!
4. The quality of his work doesn’t seem good
Poor quality workmanship is rarely and skin-deep problem. If your contractor appears to have done a shoddy job from the outside, chances are the things you can’t see are even worse. A poorly constructed or renovated home can spell danger for your family. Don't hesitate to find someone new if this is the case.
5. Too hard to get in touch with
Does your contractor disappear from time to time, stalling your projects and causing you undue stress? This doesn’t necessarily mean he or she is doing anything untoward. Perhaps he is overworked or has taken on too many projects. Either way, in order for you to ensure that your projects are progressing forward in a consistent manner, it may be time to move on. If he or she seems too busy to show up for the job, say something immediately.
Whether you are building a custom home or remodeling the home you already love, your project deserves the right partner. If your intuition is telling you that you have hired the wrong person, or that he or she is not up for the job, say something immediately. Whether you’re looking for a new contractor to take over your project or have a new project you’d like to implement all planned out in your head, contact us today. For four generations we have been making Central Florida residents building dreams come true! Join the Empire family today.
