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Best Things to ask your contractor before the renovations start

Home renovations are no small feat, and can put a big dent in bank account. Considering the huge expense, you want to be sure every rupee is spent wisely throughout the renovations. Knowing exactly what to expect even before the project even begins will help prepare you for the project.

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Best Things to ask your contractor before the renovations start

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  1. Best Things to ask your contractor before the renovations start Home renovations are no small feat, and can put a big dent in bank account. Considering the huge expense, you want to be sure every rupee is spent wisely throughout the renovations. Knowing exactly what to expect even before the project even begins will help prepare you for the project And to make that happen, you should start off by asking your contractor a number of critical questions before the process starts. Do you have any reference I can contact? Speaking with some of the contractor's previous clients is one of the best ways to make sure your chosen contractor is reliable and competent enough to get the job done properly, inquire about things like how well the contractor communicated, if the job was done on schedule, and if the quality of the finished project was up to snuff. What's the schedule going to be like? You want to know roughly how long your project is going to take. Thinking it is going to end before summer holidays and you end up waiting until thanksgiving for your project to be completed can be really disheartening. Find out what the start and end date will be, as well as the different milestones that will be reached throughout the process. How will charge orders be dealt with? It is inevitable for things to change throughout renovations. The question is, how will you be charged if and when changes occur? You may have been quoted a specific price of for the original work to be completed, but changes to the scope of work can add to that price "chargers orders" should always be included in a construction contract , which essentially stipulate the changes, as well as the price associated with them. Both you and the contractor will then sign the contract as a written agreement of the alterations to the work and the applicable costs. Who will be on-site every day? Someone's got to be at your home every day to ensure that work is going to be completed. Ask your contractor who will be responsible for locking up every day , who will be supervising various trades, and who will be the main point of contact should you have any questions at any point. Will you be applying for required building permits?

  2. Any work that requires a permit should have one.Some contractors will try to convince their clients that permits are not needed just to save time and money. But without one, Your are not only compromising the integrity of your home. You will also be putting yourself at risk of having to start from scratch should it be determined after the fact that the project indeed needed a permit. It should ultimately be the contractor to put the permits. Do you guarantee your work ? Reputable contractors will have no problem guaranteeing the work done, usually with a specific amount of time. Much like you would expect a new car to come with a warranty for a certain amount of time, you should expect the same with the contractor. Your written agreement should stipulate these guarantees, which usually covers problem stemming from defective materials and workmanship issues. What type of payment schedule do you require? NEVER agree to pay the entire amount upfront before the work starts. Any contractor who asks for the full price from the get-so is surely a scammer. Of courses, a deposit will be requested as a measure of good faith that the contractor will indeed get paid. But this initial amount should ideally be no more than 20%. After that, a certain percentage of the total can be paid on a certain schedule following the completion of stages. Just make sure that this payment plan is established from the onset of the project. Can we include a termination clause in the contract? Having a termination clause in the contract gives both you and the contractor an out should there be differences that can't be rectified. If the contractor is lagging way behind schedule , you can terminate the agreement. By the some token, the contractor can bail on you if you are a few payments shy of being up to date. Either way, it lets you both off the hook should the circumstances be unfavorable for either side. Do you belong to any professional organization? While it is not necessary for contractors to join various professional organizations related to their industry, it does show that they are more committed to their profession. These associations offer additional training and information needed to make sure that contractors stay on top of their game. Voora is one of the best Real estate developers in chennai And promotes a various level of apartments like individual villas in chennai, Premium apartments in chennai etc. Voora provides the best affordable houses with ultra luxury segment, synonymous with the quality, timely delivery and trust.

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