Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Things To Know Before Hiring A Remodeling Albuquerque Company

By Grace Daniels


Hiring a remodeling Albuquerque company to remodel you home is a great way to add value to your home and enjoy a nice house at the same time. Before signing a contract with any contractor, you should find out several things about the contractor. The provider should carry the appropriate insurance to cover any liability to you or your family while employees are working on your home. The service provider should also be licensed and guarantee all work provided by employees.

You can contact your local government's commerce enforcement agency to find out if the business has the appropriate licenses for the work being performed. Companies with local business licenses have already been through the government's inspection process and meet all regulatory and safety guidelines. Hiring a licensed contractor will keep you from being responsible if anything goes wrong.

Qualified contractors should carry general liability insurance. This type of insurance covers any damages that might be done to your property by employees of the business. It also covers any medical bills from injuries that employees might suffer while work on your property. Without general liability insurance, you are responsible for all damages and injuries. Always makes sure that the contract provides this valuable coverage.

Find out if the service provider carries the appropriate worker's compensation insurance. Worker's compensation insurance provides money to injured workers while they recover from injuries that occur on the job. Without this insurance, you would be responsible for paying the employee's lost wages if the injury occurred on your property. Always make sure you hire a service provider that carries this valuable insurance.

Always obtain an assurance of quality of service by getting it written into the service agreement. It is not a legal guarantee if it is not written down in the service agreement. Forgetting to have the guarantee written in to the agreement is among the most frequent errors when employing a company clients make. You should never hire a contractor without a guarantee.

Do not sign any written service agreement if it does not contain a lien clause. This is a clause that says the business must give you a receipt for all money paid for services. Without this clause, the firm can come back and ask to be paid again. You do not want to have to pay for services twice. Make sure you get a written lien clause in the service agreement before signing it.

When interviewing contractors, find out who will be in charge of the job once work starts. Always meet the person that is going to be responsible for everything that is going on in your house. Most contractors hire supervisors to be on site and monitor everything that goes on. These supervisors are responsible for the actions of the employees and is your point of contact when you have questions.

You should always investigate any remodeling Albuquerque firm before signing a written contract. Make sure that the firm has the proper general liability and worker's compensation insurance so you are not help responsible if something goes wrong. Also make sure that the company is licensed and has a clean record with the local regulatory boards. Finding a good contractor might take time but well worth it.




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