If your plans for the near future include renovating your Chilliwack home or building a lovely custom house, the first important step to take is to select an experienced home contracting company to help you through all stages of the process. Both of these projects can be time-consuming, and they can also be confusing if you are not certain what to expect from the process. Your selection of a trusted and reliable contractor is essential if you want to have a pleasant and drama-free experience. Contacting our team at Alair Homes Chilliwack gives you the incredible opportunity to learn more about the processes, timelines and costs associated with the plan that you have in mind. Before you decide to move forward with us, you may want to compare our services and costs against other contractors serving the Chilliwack area.
Compiling a List of Chilliwack Contractors
While there are several reliable and trusted home contracting firms serving the community, there are also some firms that you may want to steer clear of. As you compile a list of reputable contractors, pay attention to the comments others have made about them online. Good websites to use for research are RenoMark, Angie’s List, Houzz and others. You can also get first-hand feedback about some contractors by speaking with your Chilliwack neighbors and friends about their own renovation or construction experiences.
Screening the Contractors
Your excitement about beginning this project may make you inclined to rush through the decision-making process, but this is not advisable. There are many variations in experience levels, rates, services and more. One of the most important steps that you can take to screen the contractors is to request references from each company on your list and to contact those references individually. Review the licensing and insurance requirements for each one as well. Through these efforts, you can eliminate several companies on your list. You then should ask the contractors about their project management efforts. Will they hire subcontractors? How are the subcontractors vetted? Who manages and oversees the subcontractors? Will a dedicated manager be assigned to your project, or will your project be handled by several rotating managers? You can see that each of these factors plays a huge role in your experience and in the end result.
Scheduling a Tour
When you are hiring a contractor to build a new home or to renovate your Chilliwack home, you cannot afford to take chances. You certainly want to schedule a consultation with the specific individual who will be responsible for the management and oversight of your project. You also want to take the next step to ask for a tour of a few of the contractor’s active work locations. Ask to see several projects that are at different stages of completion. This gives you the incredible opportunity to learn about the experience the company provides.
Moving forward with your plans to renovate your house or to build a custom space exactly to your specifications can be exciting, but the process can be filled with challenges and road bumps. When you hire an experienced and established contracting firm to assist you with your project, you can more easily navigate through the process and love the finished result. Contact Alair Homes Chilliwack for a consultation.