Home remodeling is often a giant project that shouldn’t be taken on without the experience of a general contractor. However, finding the right person to work with is often a big task on its own. To help narrow down your options, it’s best to come prepared with a list of questions, starting with those below.  

What You Should Ask Potential Home Remodeling Contractors

1. What Is Your License Number?

Most states, including Connecticut, require new home construction and home remodeling contractors to be licensed and registered. This helps to prevent fraud and allows homeowners the ability to determine whether any past claims have been filed against the contractor or if they once worked under a different name. It also ensures the contractor has been properly trained to perform the work at hand.  

2. Will You Provide an Itemized Bid?

When taking bids for your project, you’ll discover that many contractors prefer to give a single offer that covers the entirety of the job. However, this does not show you how they plan to charge for each aspect. This can cause hiccups if you don’t know what they might be adding or subtracting later if plans for the remodel change. Also, having an itemized bid will allow you to compare each homebuilder’s price better and will create a complete understanding of what you can comfortably afford to take on.

3. How Many Years of Experience Do You Have?

This should pertain to industry experience as a whole and not just the amount of years they’ve been in business. The age of the company might not directly relate to the home improvement contractor performing the work on your residence. Find out more about their past training, portfolio, and any prior companies they might have worked under.  

No matter your home remodeling plans, the professionals at Baybrook Remodelers, in West Haven, CT, can help. They’ve created a detailed building process to assist with everything from bathroom remodeling to entire home construction. To schedule a consultation with one of their consultants today, call (203) 937-6400. If you’d like to learn more about their process and team members, stop by their website.