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What should I know before hiring a contractor? – Bill, WI

Bill, Thank you for your question!  There are several elements to that question so let me break it down to the ones we at Reliable Contractors hold most important.

- Licensing and Insurance: The phrases “Licensed and Insured” are common, if all too often misused. Many companies utilize a qualifier such as “acting as a contractor,” when they are in fact not licensed and may be unfamiliar with local ordinances or building codes. Verify with WWW.CSLB.CA.GOV to insure your contractor’s license is valid and the actual license holder works in the company.

Many companies advertise they are “Insured,” when in actuality they are not fully insured. Both general contractor’s liability and worker’s compensation insurance are required to insulate a home or business owner from workman’s injury claims. Protect yourself by requesting proof of adequate insurance from your contractor.

- Warranty: The state requires all licensed contractors to provide a minimum of one year warranty on workmanship. Only if your contractor is properly licensed is this protection available.

- Payment: If you are working with a reputable contractor, they should never do the following: (1) Request that you to pay in cash; (2) Request that you to pay based on anything other than work completion milestones; or (3) Request that you provide more than a $1000.00 or 10% deposit whichever is less on a materials and labor contract. If a contractor makes these requests, beware.

Lastly, be educated on mechanics liens. California law provides that anyone performing labor or providing materials to improve or repair a property may obtain a mechanics lien against that property. Suppliers of materials and subcontractors, which your general contractor employs, can hold you liable for any bills your contractor fails to pay. Therefore, make sure your contract specifies that you will be furnished a signed mechanic’s lien waiver or releases from material suppliers and subcontractors.

- Timeline: Ask when they are available to start your project and how long they estimate it will take. These are basic yet critical questions a prospective contractor should be able to answer.

- Bids: If you request bids from several contractors, make sure to request a formal bid based on exactly the same plans and specifications. This is important in order to compare “apples to apples”; otherwise the low bid may turn out to be low quality as well.

- Communication: Home or business owners should have the reasonable expectation of communicating with the contractor regarding questions or concerns about their project. A reputable contractor will have a representative of the company available to speak with the home or business owner about the projectís cost, schedule or implications.

- Overall: Bottom line, look for a contractor who is experienced and has a reputation for delivering Reliable and quality work.  Reliable Contractors of San Diego is committed to doing just that.  Whether you’re looking for a Handyman in San Diego to a full commercial construction or home remodeling project, we’re here to serve your every construction need.

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When you have a remodeling or renovation project that needs to get done, but don’t have the time or resources to get it done yourself; call the handyman San Diego trusts!

Our team of contractors has a wide array of specialties and services available for you. Depending on your needs, we will send a handyman with the appropriate skill-set right to your front door. From plumbing to construction, remodeling to electricity, painting to landscaping; we have the handyman you need.

Make the phone call today, and receive an estimate for your next project. Our contractors will come to you to assess and begin working on plans for what you need done right. We strive to be the best in San Diego, so we keep prices low for our top of the line services.

You want a new deck or patio in your yard, but don’t want to spend the season hauling lumber and nailing? Let us take on the project. We have specially trained handymen to work efficiently and see your project through from start to finish. Our team of creative engineers can even help you think of the layouts. No job is too big or too small; from patio structures to full decks; we have the handyman you need to get the job done right the first time.

If the inside of your home is more of a concern, it’s no concern to us. Our contractors can take on any remodeling project. Let us rebuild your kitchen and bathroom, either updating with a more modern aesthetic or improving on your current one. We will work closely with you to guarantee your complete satisfaction on any project.

While there is a sense of pride in starting and finishing your own project, think of what you can do with that time while you leave that project to San Diego’s most trusted handymen? We will dispatch the right team for your specific project, saving you precious time and money.

Your next major renovation starts with a phone call. Call our team of expert handymen standing by to get started on that project you’ve wanted to take care of for some time now. We’ll go to your house and provide you with an estimate.

Our handymen specialize in new construction, renovations, and remodeling. We are the contractors you need to make your dreams a reality. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by San Diego’s favorite place to go for total home improvement.

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