8 Tips for Choosing the Right Qualified Contractor for Your Next Remodel

Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can quickly become very overwhelming for any homeowner. Outside of purchasing your home itself, remodeling is typically one of the most significant investments you will make as a homeowner.

While some may be tempted to tackle some home projects themselves, most kitchen and bath renovations will require hiring a qualified professional.

A specialized Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Professional, such as Elite Remodeling of Frisco, can be brought in to make accurate measurements, advise on proper materials and design a functional, safe, and cost-efficient space that explicitly reflects a homeowner’s taste and lifestyle. After planning, the very structured and detailed process of installation occurs, which can be a few weeks or a few months.

The selection of a professional remodeling contractor should never be taken lightly nor without careful consideration and due diligence. Everyone has heard of others that have signed a contract with the wrong contractor, and let’s just say, it doesn’t turn out as expected. In fact, you might hear that story more often than not.

To ease the process, and your nerves, we have listed the following tips below to ensure you find an appropriate professional that will guide you through the stages of remodeling your kitchen or bathroom:

#1 | Reviews

One of the easiest, yet best ways to find a qualified, professional remodeling organization is through good ol’ word-of-mouth referrals. You can start by asking your friends, relatives, neighbors, and co-workers.

Additionally, reviewing testimonials both on standard local business sites like Google and the Better Business Bureau, as well as social media and project sites like Facebook, Houzz, and Yelp can provide valuable social verification of the trustworthiness and professionalism of your potential contractor.

#2 | Showroom

The showroom can also vastly aid in viewing first hand the materials and finish of the potential outcome before the first hammer is even swung. This is also an excellent opportunity to grade how friendly and helpful their staff is. Most residential renovations will take months to complete, so you will certainly want to only be in close contact with professionals that are fully invested and capable of making your experience enjoyable.

One of the main differentiators between Elite Remodeling and our competitors is our showroom. No matter what we are doing in a kitchen or a bathroom or a room addition, we can bring the homeowners in and show them countertops, cabinets, stains, paint, glazed tile, LED lighting, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, you name it.

#3 | Staying Local

It’s customary and wise to interview at least three contractors for your job before you decide on your contractor. Getting to know the contractor and getting a feel for their work ethics, organization, and overall professionalism can prove to vitally crucial in the end. Ask any and all questions you may have, being thorough now rather than regretful later.

#5 | Licenses & Insurance

Before you hire a contractor, check with your insurance agent to understand what may or may not be handled by your homeowner’s policy for repairs and remodeling. This could alleviate massive headaches later in the process.

#7 | Apples to Apples

There are numerous types of questions that need to be addressed to prevent confusion and enable clarity on each proposal. For example, the type and level of granite selected can offer a considerable swing up or down? How about your tile allowance to provide the greatest range of flexibility. Are the selections used in the proposal consistent with your expectations of durability, feel, and wear? Are all applicable permits included?

We suggest discussing any significant variations in price or timelines in detail and certainly be wary of any substantially lower estimates.

#8 | Experience