Word of mouth seems to be the best way to find a good, honest, reliable contractor these days.  Not only are you able to see the finished products that the contractor has performed for your friends and family but you also have a chance to find out how the relationship went with them.  For example were they honest and up front with regards to the scope of work.  When you called them were you able to reach them and get your questions answered or was it hard to reach them.

The working relationship is important.  Were you able to talk freely with your contractor?  Did he answer your questions satisfactorily?  Was he friendly and were you able to reach him easily?  Did the job come in on time and within budget?  If unforeseen conditions with regards to the job were found did he write a standard change order and have you approve it before he started?  Were his billing practices consistent with today’s construction laws? Were the workers clean and courteous and did they leave the job site clean each day?  Did your contractor have a current California State Contractor’s License?  You can contact this website to check on your contractor https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicense/LicenseRequest.asp

Did your contractor tell you the importance of getting your work permitted with the city? Did he carry the proper insurance such as Workers’ Comp and Liability?  Did he have a city license?

These are things to consider before hiring your General Contractor, as I like to say it is a partnership between the customer, the contractor and the city inspectors that together work as a team to provide a quality product that will last for years.  Your home is probably your best investment and is important that all work done is up to city and state codes.  You want your home to look good, be safe and last several generations.

Construction nightmares do not need to occur if you do your home work and follow these simple rules.  The bottom line is if you trust your contractor and he is trustworthy you will have a good experience in the end.

Give us a call at RWT Design & Construction for any questions you might have.  We are your local Burbank Contractor and LA Remodel experts.